The presidential election

It's time

Oct 30th 2008
From The Economist print edition 

  

America should take a chance and make Barack Obama the next leader of the free world

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He has earned it

So Mr Obama in that respect is a gamble. But the same goes for Mr McCain on at least as many counts, not least the possibility of President Palin. And this cannot be another election where the choice is based merely on fear. In terms of painting a brighter future for America and the world, Mr Obama has produced the more compelling and detailed portrait. He has campaigned with more style, intelligence and discipline than his opponent. Whether he can fulfil his immense potential remains to be seen. But Mr Obama deserves the presidency.

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Oct 30th 2008
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It really isn’t taking a chance.  Obama is one of those rare people that fate unwraps at times of national and world crises.  The people are often times very ordinary and not noticed as they come up through the ranks to fulfill their destiny and lead us toward renewal.  Lincoln is a prime example.   

Obama is written in our stars.