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The US Presidential Election 2012

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Ana Sun 04-Nov-12 17:39:00

They've come pretty close before....hmm

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jO5 Sun 04-Nov-12 17:34:37

I wonder if the American media is making it out to be a closer thing than it really is. Just to top up the excitement. hmm

They wouldn't really want a madman as President, would they?

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absentgrana Sun 04-Nov-12 16:38:39

I think all sorts of things. I can't do anything.

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whenim64 Sun 04-Nov-12 16:37:57

I hope Obama get elected again. Apparently, it's a close run thing in the USA, but in the UK for every person who wants Romney to win, 10 people would prefer Obama.

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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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