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The US Presidential Election 2012

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JessM Sun 04-Nov-12 16:19:57

Not a thread specifically on this. Feels like the rest of us should have a say doesn't it.
When I was in the US this time last year Romney was one of a list of improbable candidates. My democrat friends were disappointed that Obama had not achieved more - but without the backing of congress and the senate his wings were clipped - and he inherited a monumental financial mess. I think Romney, with the backing of both will be very scary for poor people in America and for international relations.
It is difficult to predict the effect of the storm - although the E coast is probably still going to be able to get enough Obama votes in those states as they tend to be strongly Democrat. But media about the storm goes into the mix.
I am wondering what other thoughts GN'ers have now that the election is so close.

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jO5 Wed 07-Nov-12 11:00:01

The Senate is more in his favour. That will help a lot.

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FlicketyB Wed 07-Nov-12 16:21:59

I notice in comments on Obama's reelection commentators are noting that Obama had a far far higher proportion of the Black, Hispanic and college-educated women and the young than Romney and that even Romney's share of the white and male vote has fallen and that if the Republican do not move more towards the centre politically they have a long future as unelectable minority party, bit like Michael Foot and Labour.

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JessM Wed 07-Nov-12 16:55:57

Obama got just over half the total votes I think. 60% of white voters, voted Romney.

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Wheniwasyourage Wed 07-Nov-12 17:42:34

Couldn't bear to turn on the radio this morning, just in case, but was delighted when I heard the result from DH. Well done sensible Americans! I didn't realise I had been so worried about Romney getting in.

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JessM Wed 07-Nov-12 17:50:45

No nor me, until i felt relieved. Maybe sleep better tonight.

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