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2004 US Presidential Election
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November 02, 2004
United Kingdom | The British media awaits

With the exception of the Daily Telegraph and the Sunday Telegraph and maybe The Times, the British press, in all its forms is fundamentally anti-Bush. Of course, that is not to say they are all pro-Kerry either, some wish he would win with clenched teeth. The amusiing thing about reading and watching the British MSM media is that one does get a sense of it not being very good for the President. Bush supporters who do not have Fox on Satillite or work in a non-American filled office will be mighty surprised if anything but a win for Kerry or a draw comes to pass. Needless to say the BBC has been reporting the entire election campaign from an extremely skewed viewpoint.

An interesting aside is predictions on the affect of a Bush or Kerry win on Blair. There is much discussion on whom he prefers to win and whom it would be better for him if they win.

What I am looking forward to is the reaction whatever the outcome tomorrow. Wether or not Bush wins or loses the (out)cry is going to be loud and long.

For another perspective, today’s leader in DT has some interesting analysis of this election cycle.



Posted by Andrew Ian Dodge at November 2, 2004 06:53 AM | TrackBack
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I hope you’ll stay with us into the night … great stuff.

Posted by: Alan [TypeKey Profile Page] at November 2, 2004 08:02 AM

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