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US election 2008

Lexington: Betrayed by Obama

Some of the new president’s most ardent supporters already feel let downANY decision Barack Obama makes can cause a stir. He invited Rick Warren, a popular pastor, to say a few words at his inauguration. The aim was to stroke conservative Christians, thereby fostering a warm feeling of national unity. But some of Mr Obama’s gay supporters were appalled... (312 天前)

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US election 2008

The inauguration: Yes you must

Phenomenon Obama is now President Obama: he and his supporters should prepare for a long haulIT WAS a tough speech for tough times. Barack Obama’s inauguration was a sobering, bitingly cold morning of reflection, not the joyful celebration that the inauguration of the first black president would have prompted in less desperate circumstances. And by call... (312 天前)

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Cleaning up afterwards: Bin it

But they didn’t, so sweepers swept till dawnTHE presidential inauguration committee promised “the greenest inauguration in history”. Barack Obama was sworn in on recycled carpet. Manure from horses in the parade was sold to local farms. And volunteers tried to pick up after revellers. A group called the Trust for the National Mall donated 12,000 tran... (312 天前)

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Inaugural balls: Move over, Texas

A defiant hurrahFOR anyone who was anyone, there was only one place to be eight years ago. With a new Texan master of the White House, there was no hotter ticket in town than one for the Lone Star State’s Black Tie and Boots extravaganza. More than 11,000 people shelled out $125 to be there, and tickets were changing hands on eBay for ten times that amo... (312 天前)

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Barack Obama's inauguration: And now to work

So much joy, such high expectations. Welcome to the White House, Mr ObamaEVERY inauguration has its quirks. George Washington, in his first inaugural speech, said he was not up to the job but would do his best, adding that there was no need to pay him a salary. William Henry Harrison gave the longest speech of any American president, forcing his audience... (312 天前)

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The inauguration: Barack Obama's sober speech

Barack Obama launches his presidency talking of a “new era of responsibility”AN ENORMOUS crowd of a million or more thronged to the National Mall in Washington, DC, for the inauguration of Barack Obama on Tuesday January 20th. The gathering was perhaps the most festive and numerous in memory, as people cheerily waved flags in the bitter cold, others ch... (312 天前)

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US election 2008

Inauguration: It begins

Washington's festive, hectic, crowded weekON A wet, chilly morning in Washington, DC last week, an African-American raised his hand on the steps of the capitol and recited the oath of office. He then addressed those assembled before him: “My fellow Americans”, he intoned, “God bless America”. End of speech. Afterward, military bands tuned up and marc... (312 天前)

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