[General] protest something vs. protest against something

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LiuJing

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A news report:

A university spokesman says the gathering began after midnight with 30 to 40 students protesting Obama's re-election but quickly grew.

Is 'protesting against Obama's re-election' applicable there too? Thank you.
 

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