US election: Obama thanks American people

6 November 2012 Last updated at 12:02 ET Help

President Barack Obama has visited a Democratic campaign office in Chicago and thanked people for their support during the election campaign.

He also congratulated his Republican opponent Mitt Romney for a "spirited campaign".

For in depth coverage as the US goes to the polls: BBC US election special report

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