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Bush’s mate Howard back in Washington

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Voices without Votes - By Kevin Rennie - Jan. 08 (News Analysis) - The upcoming inauguration has taken an Aussie turn. Barack Obama's displacement from Blair House was caused by former Australian Prime Minister John Howard who is to receive the US Medal of Freedom from his mate George W. Bush.

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The Arab World Reacts to Rahm Emanuel’s Appointment

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Voices without Votes - By Jillian York - Nov. 07 (Special Report) - It was announced this morning that President-Elect Barack Obama had selected Rahm Emanuel as his Chief of Staff. Emanuel, who served as a top adviser to President Bill Clinton and is now a member of the House, is known in the U.S. for his aggressive determination.

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Morocco: On Hope

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Voices without Votes - By Jillian York - Nov. 06 (Special Report) - Moroccans were no exception to celebration to the reverie that exploded around the world last night following Obama's victory. Although the Moroccan blogosphere (Blogoma) is somewhat critical of Senator Barack Obama, as results poured in, so did the posts, which were overwhelmingly supportive.

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Views from the Middle East on the Eve of Election Day

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Voices without Votes - By Mohammad Azraq - Nov. 03 (Opinion) - The interest in U.S. elections pouring out of the Middle East will come as no surprise to regular blog readers; this region, one of the fastest-growing in the blogosphere, is notable for its bloggers interest in foreign affairs. Today, we take a look at a Jordanian discussing the “Five Friends” campaign, a Syrian postman's election pick, a Jordanian election nightmare, and the Obamaization of History.

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Obama: Still not an Arab

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Voices without Votes - By Solana Larsen - Oct. 28 (Opinion) - After more than 20 months on the campaign trail, dozens of interviews, thousands of headlines, it seems some people still aren't sure whether Obama is “an Arab” or not. He is not.

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Debate Watch: What is Sarah Palin Getting Into?

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Global Voices - By Hoa Quach - Oct. 02 (Comment) - Just a few short hours until the 2008 Vice Presidential Debate and days away from Sarah Palin’s infamous interviews with Katie Couric. So, what’s expected of the Republican VP candidate tonight, as she proves to the world and American voters that she’s a superior choice to Democratic VP candidate Joe Biden?

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Voices without Votes ï¿½ Global: Obama An Apostate?

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Voices without Votes - By Jillian York - May. 16 (Opinion) - On May 12, the New York Times published an op-ed by one Edward N. Luttwak from Chevy Chase, Maryland entitled "President Apostate?" Luttwak's op-ed piece details Obama's relationship with Islam (his father, born Muslim, renounced the religion, and Obama became a Christian early in life) and the effects that it could have on global politics and the United States' relations with predominantly Muslim countries. Luttwak also contrasted two popular assumptions - One, that an Obama presidency could improve international relations, and another, that Muslim governments would condemn Obama as an apostate.

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Edwards Endorses Obama

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Voices without Votes - By Jillian York - May. 15 (Opinion) - In a move toward solidarity for the Democratic party, John Edwards endorsed Barack Obama on Wednesday. The endorsement came just a day after Hillary Clinton won 2-1 in the West Virginia primary.

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For Clinton, a new mandate from the 'Mountain State'?

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Voices without Votes - By John Liebhardt - May. 14 (Opinion) - For those of you who weren't aware, West Virginia, the 41st-largest state in the United States, broke away from much larger Virginia in 1861, during the U.S. Civil War. It was in the mountain state Tuesday night, where West Virginia's voters overwhelmingly supported Hillary Clinton 67 to 26 per cent over Democratic front-runner Barack Obama. John Liebhardt brings us the latest world's reactions to newest face off between the Democrats.

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US Elections from an Iranian Perspective

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Voices without Votes - By Akbar Chanani - May. 08 (Opinion) - Iranian bloggers have launched a far-ranging debate about the elections in the United States at the time when such discussions are not seen in mainstream media.

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Wronging Wright: Obama denounces the reverend

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Voices without Votes - By Jillian C. York - May. 02 (Editorial) - Reverend Jeremiah Wright has been a thorn in presidential hopeful Barack Obama's side since his controversial comments from the pulpit emerged in March. Although Obama defended his pastor for some time, explaining that Wright's comments were being taken out of context, he has now altogether abandoned Wright.

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Japan: Obama gets support from Japanese city

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Global Voices - By Hanako Tokita - Mar. 16 (News Report) - Excitement is growing in a sleepy fishing town on the coast of the Japan Sea. The city of Obama, whose name means "little beach" in Japanese, is receiving unusual attention for its coincidental resemblance to the name of a certain US presidential candidate. Obama merchandise, from T-shirts to manju to chopsticks with Obama's face printed on them, is sold at local shops and posters are put up at every corner of the city. On Super Tuesday, a volunteer group that supports Obama organized a "public viewing" event, attended by about 300 residents wearing their Obama T-shirts and headbands. Adding to the excitement, the mayor of Obama received a letter from the Senator expressing appreciation for their support.

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