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President Obama

President Obama

Date: Nov 07 2008

Themes: History, News

Grammar: Comparatives and Superlatives

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Earlier this week, in cities all across America and the world, people poured into the streets to dance and celebrate the election of Barack Obama as the next President of the United States.

Although he was favored to win, you never know what will happen on election day. Sometimes the person who is behind in the polls wins. But Tuesday went better than expected for Obama. He won in a landslide victory.

Mason and Marni are big Obama supporters, and they’re still excited that he won.

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Mason

Mason

Marni

Marni

Mason:  I can’t get the smile off my face.

Marni:  I know! It’s like a new day. I feel like the sun is up even though it’s pouring rain out. It just doesn’t matter.

Mason:  So I’m kind of hoping that the cloud of happiness sticks around for the next four or eight years.

Marni:  Right, yeah. Well, I think that there was so much…This election really did feel vital to a lot of people, whatever party affiliation you signed up with. There was a huge effort to register new voters and get out the vote, more so than, I think, in previous elections because it really did feel like a do or die situation.

Mason:  Well, and I was totally struck by the cultural influence, even on both sides, but particularly Obama just spurred this wealth of creative movement about people doing…

Marni:  Yeah.

Mason:  I’ve seen more different kinds of posters and stickers and t-shirts, just people making things to express their enthusiasm, their passion for him and for this particular election.

Marni:  He’s one of the younger presidents we’ve had in a long time, so I think there’s sort of that renewed spirit of youth in the White House and also just with younger voters. He gets pop culture more so than McCain.

 

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Discussion

Marni and Mason hope the excitement so many people feel over Obama’s victory lasts throughout his presidency. And it just might because it was a particularly inspired campaign. People found ways to express their enthusiasm through arts and crafts.

But without a doubt, Obama appealed to younger voters like Mason and Marni because his campaign made use of technologies like social networks and email to stay in touch with America’s tech-savvy youth. It also didn’t hurt that he had the support of many celebrities.

Did you expect Obama to win? Were people excited about it where you live? What do you think Obama’s victory will mean for the world?
Hey! Check out the lessons we recorded for other possible outcomes of the election on our blog!

 

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simhyojin

simhyojin

South Korea

there cannot be the better situation for the USA and the whole world ever.
I wish him luck

02:47 AM Nov 08 2008 |

simhyojin

simhyojin

South Korea

I believe he can change many things that happened in last 8 years..

02:44 AM Nov 08 2008 |

cherryqd

China

congratulations!  Mr. Obama!

your win represents a new history in the U.S!

GOOD LUCK TO U!Cool

02:01 AM Nov 08 2008 |

my_sassy_girl

Turkey

Ooo.. what a big difference. People in the world i say to you, is America ruled by one person. NO, no, no. America will be America as it was when Bush ruled. So i don't get why people are so happy that he is elected.

Everyone is happy o see, but i am not excited a bit…. 

01:20 AM Nov 08 2008 |

Evgenn

Evgenn

Russian Federation

It is the right choice for USA!I hope Obama’s team won’t repeat mistakes of Bush administration, especially in relations with my country

08:54 PM Nov 07 2008 |

Snailflying

China

EXACTLY~

05:56 PM Nov 07 2008 |

hady

hady

Russian Federation

very exciting folks’ reviews)))however, presedency results couldn’t be different:americans too polit correct. Unf., it’s not the same as democracy.they were simply scared to vote for McCain (read as white). will see how he manages his promises. i’m itchy to see how it’ll burst like a soap-bubble….
L.K.

05:39 PM Nov 07 2008 |

kyobe

Uganda


CHILDREN'S HOME OF HOPE
......I got these children from streets of kampala and then i put them in my home which i rent, they are 25 i tried to get more but am not good financialy that's why i took only these ones, i wanna add if i get support. They all like to study but i educate some of them because am not good financialy .pliiiz,can u be my supporter,or help others to find away to parental love,not b'se of who are we but b'se of God's mercy…..and am certain that, u can help financially…..and what u have to know is that am not what ur thinking about me….. and pliiiiz if ucan come and have a look on them,i will be available….for more information respond positively….''thanks email   or     l can make good project with if u can  join me to start help  kids join me l don't have sport  but if u can sport me  email me to this email if u know some one can do this tell tham ok good l

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05:25 PM Nov 07 2008 |

kyobe

Uganda

CHILDREN’S HOME OF HOPE
......I got these children from streets of kampala and then i put them in my home which i rent, they are 25 i tried to get more but am not good financialy that’s why i took only these ones, i wanna add if i get support. They all like to study but i educate some of them because am not good financialy .pliiiz,can u be my supporter,or help others to find away to parental love,not b’se of who are we but b’se of God’s mercy…..and am certain that, u can help financially…..and what u have to know is that am not what ur thinking about me….. and pliiiiz if ucan come and have a look on them,i will be available….for more information respond positively….’‘thanks email kyobe@live.com or mageziteddy@yahoo.com l can make good project with if u can join me to start help kids join me l don’t have sport but if u can sport me email me to this email kyobe@live.com if u know some one can do this tell tham ok good l
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05:24 PM Nov 07 2008 |

eva777002

eva777002

Australia

hope he can turn around everything …

and make we have a new life …

be better !!!

:D

sorry …

my english not very good …

maybe i use wrong grammar …

if i wrong …

tell me …

> <

04:55 PM Nov 07 2008 |

Totto

Totto

Sudan

rave angle, have not you heard that two stupid white people were going to assasin him, president-elect

Barack Obama while he was compaigning? But fortunately, they were caught during the process.

   Some people say he, president-elect Barack Obama, is he right man at the right time.

America right now is really in a bad financial crisis. PresidentBush's adnimistration has put Amrerican into

this financial crisis with his policies and war on terror. But I do think President-elect Barack Obama will bring

change to it as his slogan says, " Yes we can, and change we need." 

   But dont forget the balance of power, which is the Senate and the house of Representitive.  they have an

 equal power with the President.  They may not aprove with Presiden-elect Barack Obama's new policies.

  Just let's wait and see what is in store for America and the world for the next four or eight years.

04:15 PM Nov 07 2008 |

lalobrown

lalobrown

Dominican Republic

the chinese guy is kind of right….Undecided .However im quite sure Obama will change theactual situation that USA is Having nowadays.

03:56 PM Nov 07 2008 |

kaira_harry

Yemen

i think 2 he'll change every thing …. i'm so so happy

03:11 PM Nov 07 2008 |

kaira_harry

Yemen

wooooow … Obama! you are the man

03:10 PM Nov 07 2008 |

nghiemhoa

Viet Nam

I am very happy with this new.I think BARACK OBAMA will do better than BUSH and the time will prove for that.Congratulations he and all Americans!

 

02:05 PM Nov 07 2008 |

nghiemhoa

Viet Nam

i'm happy with this news,i don't agree with idea that this election can't change anythings.i think that BARACK OBAMA is better than BUSH,a reason why is he is a colored person.its my opinion.i hope the new president of USA will change his country

 

01:58 PM Nov 07 2008 |

SÉRGIO

SÉRGIO

Brazil

I just wish him luck!!

01:40 PM Nov 07 2008 |

salinger

Germany

Obama is a big chance for all the world.i believe he will change america's bad situation.he will bring the peace that bush didnt.

01:30 PM Nov 07 2008 |

SÉRGIO

SÉRGIO

Brazil

i expect this enthusiasm from people all over the world be rewarded with true and good changes!!

10:55 AM Nov 07 2008 |

huaqian_87

huaqian_87

China

I do not know of Obama, but I am sure he will be the inauguration of the United States to bring a new situation

09:26 AM Nov 07 2008 |

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