Good Morning America, and Congratulations – you have chosen Barack Obama to be your 44th President.
In a landslide victory Americans have voted for a black Afro-American to be their Commander-in Chief for the first time, and a huge percentage of the population turned out to ensure the victory. 64% voted, a figure not seen since [...]
Written on November 5, 2008 | Posted in
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From this side of ‘the pond’ the American election campaign has been fascinating to watch.
However, I now find that I am becoming very uncomfortable when I see ‘Old Whistling Teeth’ McCain on tv trying to scare people into voting against Barack Obama. I have been appalled to hear the racist and white supremist comments bandied [...]
Written on October 30, 2008 | Posted in
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“With profound gratitude and great humility I accept your nomination for the presidency of the United States” – this is how Barack Obama opened his speech at Invesco Field last night, a speech that was as important to the rest of the world as it is to America.Referring to the USA as a nation at [...]
Written on August 29, 2008 | Posted in
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In a key speech Bill Clinton, former president of the USA, has pledged his support to Barack Obama, telling the convention audience last night that he now feels Obama is ready and able to do the job. Just as well he has given his vote of confidence, as Obama is on the verge of making [...]
Written on August 28, 2008 | Posted in
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So Hilary Clinton has, at last, declared her intention to be Barack Obama’s new best buddy. In a vital speech at the democratic convention she has asked her supporters to come in to the Obama fold and give their full support to the nominated democratic candidate for the presidency of the USA.
Some reporters have been [...]
Written on August 27, 2008 | Posted in
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