Make sure you watch the programme aired on Saturday night entitled 'By the people: the election of Barack Obama' - here is the link. It has obviously been edited positively but it is nevertheless a fascinating insight to his election and the election campaign in the USA more generally.
On another Obama note, what do you think about Harry Reid's comments for a book that have resulted in calls for him to step down? Do you think he should resign or have his comments been blown up out of proportion? Here is the Guardian story, here some comments from CNN and look at Mark Mardell's comments in his most recent blog (on the right of the screen).
Barack Obama still has a chance to prove that he is not just telling the people what they want to hear. He must follow through with the promises he makes to the American People and not just disregard his previous statements for his own benefit. Many issues surround Barack Obama, and none have really been brought to the public attention. There has even been an immense amount of debate as to whether or not he is even a US Citizen. If Barack Obama did step down from the Presidential seat, I do not believe anything would change, because the next man in line is no different from him.
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