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Lessons for Libs in US Republican's shift

April 30, 2009 – 12:10 am

The decision by USA Republican Senator Arlen Specter to switch to the Democrats is a huge fillip for President Obama, and indeed for everyone who was worried that legislation that could be crucial to the futures of all of us relating to climate change, the economy or other important international matters might be stalled by Republican [...]

By Andrew Bartlett | Posted in US election, international issues | Also tagged , , | Comments (2)

Opinions on Obama – then and now

January 22, 2009 – 1:32 am

I have been a big fan of Obama since before the first contests the Democrat’s nomination in Iowa and New Hampshire. I am not suggesting I predicted he would triumph, but I closely followed the fascinating contests, quietly hoping that would be the outcome – (maybe not so quietly for people who had to suffer [...]

By Andrew Bartlett | Posted in US election | Also tagged | Comments (5)