Obama on tour: Three special relationships in one day

The Independent by Cole Moreton | Jul. 27, 2008 (News Report)

When Barack Obama arrived at No 10 yesterday, he looked happy, relaxed and pleased to be there. He smiled and waved to photographers on the other side of Downing Street, calling a cheery, "Hello!" Camera flashes caught Gordon Brown waiting for him in the shadows of the hallway.

But when the US presidential candidate came out again two hours later, after a long chat with the beleaguered Prime Minister, he looked shattered. The smile had faded. Now ... Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Politics
Topics: United Kingdom, Presidential Election 2008, Obama Administration
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Posted by: Posted by Leo Romero - Jul 27, 2008 - 12:32 AM PDT
Reviewed by: Leo Romero (review), Fabrice Florin (review), Polly Briley (review), James Canning (review), Fred Gatlin (review), Joel Kulenkamp (review), Maurice Lee3 (review)
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Fred Gatlin
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 by Fred Gatlin - Oct. 1, 2008

It is a difficult time for Great Britan and it appears Obama handled it quietly and fairly.

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James Canning
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 by James Canning - Oct. 1, 2008

This piece is useful for those trying to keep abrest of Barack Obama's significance in the context of British politics at a time Gordon Brown faces increasing difficulties.

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Joel Kulenkamp
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 by Joel Kulenkamp - Oct. 1, 2008
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Fabrice Florin
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 by Fabrice Florin - Oct. 1, 2008
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Polly Briley
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 by Polly Briley - Oct. 1, 2008

Kind of sad.

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Leo Romero
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 by Leo Romero - Oct. 1, 2008
Leo posted this story.
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Maurice Lee3
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 by Maurice Lee3 - Oct. 1, 2008

This is as much a story about the Brits' correct observations of protocol as about the political impact of Obama's visit in London. It asks more questions than it answers.

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