Stories Barack Obama from September, 2008
Taiwan: Observations on the 2008 Presidential Election
In Taiwan, like in the United States, there are supporters and critics for both presidential candidates running for the 2008 US presidential election, writes I-Fan, who brings us the reactions of some bloggers.
Global: Palin Brings Down the House
Love her or hate her, international bloggers say Alaska Governor Sarah Palin brought the house down when she addressed the Republican National Convention, in Saint Paul, Minneapolis. Some even see her as a president one day. Following is a mixed bag of reactions from all four corners of the globe.
French Conservatives Rally for McCain
If there ever were any doubts that the US presidential election matchup has gone global, they were put to rest by the resurgence of websites and blogs calling for support for McCain. A recurrent theme among the "France for McCain" blogs is the need to counterbalance what they perceive as an unfounded, superficial "Obamadulation".
The Arabs and Obama
Arab bloggers writing about the US elections have been courting Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama with caution. While some feel that he will never make it to the White House, others are hoping that he will do just that - to allow the US to save its international reputation.
The Asian American Vote: Is it Swinging Left or Right?
They only make up about 5 per cent of the U.S. population but their vote still matters. And, the two main presidential candidates see this and are fighting for those votes. And both candidates still have a large group of Asian supporters – whether the majority it swinging left or right will soon be determined, writes Hoa Quach.
Australia: Palin Counting on Identity Politics
Progressive bloggers from Australasia have challenged John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate, reports Kevin Rennie, from Australia.
Iraq: “Obama couldn't care less about us”
...so says Iraqi Pundit. Apart from the usual suspects, talk of the US Presidential campaign in Iraqi blogs is pretty thin on the ground. But that silence in itself speaks volumes.
