President Barack Obama walks onstage with his family, wife Michelle, far left with daughters, Sasha, center and Malia next to the president, before declaring victory at his re-election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama waves as he walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
President Obama Holds Election Night Event In Chicago
President Barack Obama kisses his wife Michelle as he walks out to the stage with his daughters Malia and Sasha at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Attendees cheer as results come in at President Barack Obama's election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
A supporter cheers at the election night party for President Barack Obama Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 06: Supporters of U.S. President Barack Obama cheer during the Obama Election Night watch party at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama is going for reelection against Republican candidate, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Attendees cheer as results start to come in at President Barack Obama's election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Attendees cheer as results come in at President Barack Obama's election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Supporters cheer as a network projects the re-election of President Barack Obama at his election night party Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Hollywood actress Vivica A. Fox arrives at McCormick Place. | Maudlyne Ihejirika~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama gestures during a visit with volunteers in a call center at a campaign office the morning of the 2012 election, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Republican vice presidential candidate, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., gives the press a thumbs-up while speaking to senior adviser Dan Senor on board the campaign charter airplane en route to Cleveland, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney smiles as he speaks to a U.S. Secret Service agent before boarding his plane in Bedford Mass., for Cleveland, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
A supporter cheers at the election night party for President Barack Obama Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Supporters cheer as election results are announced at the election night party for President Barack Obama Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 06: Supporters of U.S. President Barack Obama cheer during the Obama Election Night watch party at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama is going for reelection against Republican candidate, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 06: Supporters of U.S. President Barack Obama cheer during the Obama Election Night watch party at McCormick Place November 6, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Obama is going for reelection against Republican candidate, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Election Day in Chicago as voters do their civic duty in Delia's Beauty Salon & Barber Shop 2810 W. 55th, and vote for the candidate of their choice. Tuesday, November 6, 2012 | Brian Jackson~Sun-Times
Attendees wait as results start to come in at President Barack Obama's election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Attendees cheer as results start to come in at President Barack Obama's election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Attendees cheer as results start to come in at President Barack Obama's election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Attendees cheer as results start to come in at President Barack Obama's election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Attendees cheer as results start to come in at President Barack Obama's election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Attendees cheer as results start to come in at President Barack Obama's election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Young demonstrators crowded the plaza of the Thompson Center with a television Jumbotron and a camera with election night results. The crowd cheered for every Obama victory. | Dom Najolia~Sun-Times
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush speaks to reporters after arriving at the McCormick Place celebration. Photo by Maudlyne Ihejirika
Attendees cheer as results start to come in at President Barack Obama's election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Attendees cheer as results start to come in at President Barack Obama's election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Attendees cheer as results come in at President Barack Obama's election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Attendees celebrate as results come in at President Barack Obama's election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Attendees celebrate as results come in at President Barack Obama's election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Obama Holds Election Night Event In Chicago
Demonstrators crowded the plaza of the Thompson Center with a television Jumbotron and a camera with election night results. The crowd cheered for every Obama victory. | Dom Najolia~Sun-Times
President Barack Obama waves as he walk on the stage with his daughter Malia at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama kisses his wife Michelle as he walks out to the stage at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
President Barack Obama kisses his wife Michelle as he walks out to the stage at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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President Barack Obama walks onstage with his daughter Sasha, holding hands, before declaring victory at his re-election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times MediaMedia
President Barack Obama speaks to supporters declaring victory at his election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama walks onstage with his family, wife Michelle, and daughters, Malia, far left and Sasha holding the president's hand, before declaring victory at his re-election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Musician will.i.am speaks to reporters at President Barack Obama's election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama walks onstage with his family, wife Michelle, and daughters, Malia, far left and Sasha holding the president's hand, before declaring victory at his re-election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama speaks to supporters declaring victory at his election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama speaks to supporters declaring victory at his election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama exit the stage after declaring victory at his election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and Jill Biden, after declaring victory at the election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama exits the stage after declaring victory at his election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama exits the stage after declaring victory at his election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama speaks to supporters declaring victory at his election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Paramedics stand ready to aid President Obama supporters at McCormick Place that might need help before the President announced his victory speech, Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Maudlyne Ihejirika~Sun-Times
President Barack Obama waves as he walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
President Barack Obama speaks to supporters declaring victory at his election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama speaks to supporters declaring victory at his election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama speaks to supporters declaring victory at his election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama speaks to supporters declaring victory at his election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama speaks to supporters declaring victory at his election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama speaks to supporters declaring victory at his election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama exits the stage after declaring victory at his election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama exit the stage after declaring victory at his election night event at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Barack Obama election night headquarters at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Barack Obama election night headquarters at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Barack Obama election night headquarters at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Barack Obama election night headquarters at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Barack Obama election night headquarters at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Barack Obama election night headquarters at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Barack Obama election night headquarters at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Barack Obama election night headquarters at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Supporters watch Barack Obama at election night headquarters at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Supporters watch Barack Obama at election night headquarters at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Supporters watch Barack Obama at election night headquarters at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Supporters watch Barack Obama at election night headquarters at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Barack Obama on election night along with Joe & Jill Biden and Michelle Obama at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Barack Obama on election night along with Joe & Jill Biden and Michelle Obama at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Barack Obama on election night along with Joe & Jill Biden and Michelle Obama at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Barack Obama on election night along with Joe & Jill Biden and Michelle Obama at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Barack Obama leads as his family Malia, Michelle and Sasha enter election night headquarters at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Michelle and Barack Obama next to Joe and Jill Biden wave to supporters on election night at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Michelle Obama joins Barack Obama on election night along with Joe & Jill Biden at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Michelle Obama hugs Barack Obama on election night along with Joe & Jill Biden at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Barack Obama election night headquarters at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Barack Obama election night headquarters at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Michelle and Barack Obama next to Joe and Jill Biden wave to supporters on election night at McCormick Place Lakeside Center on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Declaring “the best is yet to come,” President Barack Obama won re-election Tuesday, overcoming concerns over a struggling economy, a devastating national deficit and relentless Republican attacks on his health care overhaul. “We are an American family and we rise and fall as one nation …
