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Published on: 1 November 2012

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Published on: 15 October 2012

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When Barack Obama was elected in 2008, it was hailed by many as a final triumph over race. Some people muttered at...
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The old lady and the prophet

Published on: 15 September 2012

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Could Obama quell the outrage over the anti-Islamic film with an elegant and decisive speech, as he did with the...
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Sports for people who don't like sports

Published on: 12 August 2012

Written by: Magnus Nome All articles by Magnus Nome

With the selection of the politically extreme Paul Ryan as his VP candidate, Romney will energize Obama’s base as...

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