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- November 13, 2012
Former White House chief of staff and current political consultant John Podesta is betting on President Barack Obama's ability to overcome the gridlock in Congress. In an interview with SPIEGEL, he says the president's re-election is a mandate to raise taxes on the wealthy to invest in the middle class. more... [ Forum ]
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- November 09, 2012
German schadenfreude knows no bounds, particularly when it comes to the United States. The country loves to feel superior to a superpower like America. Yet Germany also harbors a childish infatuation with Obama -- one which has little political grounding. The reasons are psychological. A Commentary by Jan Fleischhauer more... [ Forum ]
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- November 08, 2012
The election in 2008 provided but a fleeting glimpse of America's vast new diversity. This year, it was impossible to ignore, with unprecedented numbers of Hispanics joining blacks and women to push President Barack Obama back into the White House. The Republicans are facing a bleak future if they don't reinvent themselves. By Marc Pitzke in Boston more... [ Forum ]
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- November 08, 2012
Most Germans are relieved that US President Barack Obama has been re-elected. But lacking the same level of support at home, he has a tough road ahead, the country's media commentators say on Thursday. They urge Obama to exhibit strong leadership both domestically and abroad. more...
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- November 07, 2012
Europe is no longer the greatest priority in American foreign policy, but many German politicians would like to see that change. Washington and Berlin face common challenges -- from the economy to Iran's nuclear program. Now that he has been re-elected, the hope is that President Obama will visit to discuss the issues. By Severin Weiland in Berlin more... [ Forum ]
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- November 07, 2012
Barack Obama has won re-election in the US, but his power base remains weak. The embattled Republicans still have the majority in the House of Representatives, which means the president will have to be accomodating if he wants to achieve anything. A Commentary By Sebastian Fischer in Chicago more... [ Forum ]
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- November 07, 2012
Barack Obama may have won the election, but it is a victory devoid of triumph. The tough win means that the president will have to take small steps to achieve his political goals during his second term in office. This could ultimately pay off for his party in the long run. A Commentary by Gregor Peter Schmitz more... [ Forum ]
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- November 07, 2012
Mitt Romney's defeat is a bitter one. In the end, his campaign was torpedoed by his extremist running mate and the constant flip-flopping that left voters clueless about who the "real" Romney was. His concession speech has only left his supporters feeling empty and confused. By Marc Pitzke in Boston more...
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- November 07, 2012
The first administration of US President Barack Obama was heavily critical of Europe's hesitant approach to confronting the euro crisis. Things aren't likely to change in the second term. But there is hope that the White House will pivot back to Europe for a possible trans-Atlantic free trade agreement. A Commentary by Tyson Barker more... [ Forum ]
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- November 07, 2012
Europe was quick to congratulate US President Barack Obama on Wednesday morning as he won his re-election battle against Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Markets in European capitals appeared poised for a rally, but dark clouds loom ahead. more...
