Arc of the story begins with a discussion of Obama-envy on the part of the lackluster German government, then meanders to a discussion of both candidates, positing McCain's impact on Germany and speculating on Obama's. Title is slightly misleading. While the article cites German enthusiasm for Obama and the political engagement he has inspired, the authors suggest that Obama will demand more of the German government than the Bush administration by encouraging multi-lateralism. While something seems lost in the translation, it is interesting to read some German perspective on the American election.

The article is somewhat biased in favor of Obama, recognized as an unknown, over McCain, seen as a reactionary hothead. It points out that while most Germans would like to see Obama elected, he is likely to push the German government to do things (for example, in Afghanistan) it doesn't want to do (send more military forces). It's refreshing to read the foreign press once in a while.

I like this story because it gives the reader a different perspective of our elections. It truly shows that selecting the right president for us also affects the rest of the world too.