Sorry I’ve been quiet — I’ve been preoccupied with the U.S. elections over the last week. I just checked out the BBC’s main news page, and it’s quite something to see this election get so much play abroad.
I’ll be glad when it’s over, to be honest. It has been nonstop mudslinging for the last few months and I’m hoping when tomorrow arrives, it’ll all be over and we can move on.
If you’re reading this from abroad — are you paying attention to the election? What do you think? Add your comments below. With any luck, in the next few days I’ll have my head screwed back on straight and will start blogging again.
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The whole world is paying attention. I just wish I could stay up all night back in NYC rather than here in London.
I can’t imagine, Jennifer. It must feel weird (not to mention tiring) to be so far away.
Of course we’re paying attention! The US President influences foreign policy for the rest of us (not to mention has our nuclear codes under their control) and is the most powerful politician in the world.
I’m so, so, SO happy it’s Obama!
ps: Hi Jennifer! x
The coverage here in Israel has been overwhelming to the point where US election news was given more air time than local news (and given how “exciting” the local news here can be, that’s really saying something!). Tina Fey’s SNL skits were shown on the news, and the anniversary of Yitzchak Rabin’s assassination, which usually receives widespread coverage, had the misfortune to fall this year on US election day; it took a back burner to the elections. I’m so glad it’s over!