6. I think he might. I certainly don’t think she has helped his cause any. At first, it seemed like a smart choice, off-setting the race card with the gender card. But once she opened her mouth and details about her previous political experiences came under scrutiny, that may have sealed the deal.

9. That’s a fantastic question. I think it will, although I don’t think I can say specifically how at this point. But I do think that there are a couple of factors that will play into it. One, the fact that we have two unusual faces at the forefront of political change this year (a woman and a black man), will, I think–and hope, play a major role in opening the American mind to the concept of diversity. Second, and I think related to that, is the huge turnout among young voters this time around. I think they see that change and are embracing it. They really want something different. In some ways I think the American Dream as we know it now may have left something wanting in them, and they see something to grasp on to which may take that Dream in a different direction, something they can get on board with. Now I realize that’s a little abstract, and I don’t know that I can put it in more concrete terms than that right now, but maybe there is something underway. I suppose only time will tell.

12. Simple. He’s not a threat, he eagerly wants to work diplomatically, and he is conscious of the world beyond the American border.

20. Absolute nonsense, isn’t it! That’s the American media for you. There’s a perfect example of the gross individualistic and consumer spirit of America. No concern for those besides themselves, complete ignorance to what’s happening outside of the country (unless it’s a threat to them). It’s gross and repulsive.

Great questions! Great discussion starter. Thanks for this.

This political season has been an incredible one. I for one am ready to see an end to it. I doubt those of you in Canada get a taste of the constant adverts we get here on the tv. I am so ready to watch tv, or open the newspaper without everything being about politics.

I am also ready to move on to other topics of conversation amongst my friends…some of which agree my political views, but mostly the ones who don’t agree with my political views. There have been some trying conversations/debates about candidates between some of my dearest friends who don’t agree with me. And I am not a good debater…meaning I get my feelings hurt when people don’t see things the way I do. Must be the “feeler” in me.

One thing that you wrote caught my attention especially. I am really tired of not seeing the real world’s news…like the crisis in the congo.
You can go to this link and see some amazing photos on the crisis in the congo…
http://tinyurl.com/6hgbls

3… Canadians, as with many citizens of many other countries, are intrigued by the u.s. elections, because they really do have such global impact… and they’re great for high drama

7. Really good question… my gut tells me people will continue to be engaged in the political process after the elections… IF Obama wins. Some people will have become too emotionally invested to withdraw, and sheer curiosity will remain

13. Being asian, it’s never crossed my mind once that there could ever be an asian president… It’s interesting how much ‘equal opportunity’ is declared, but hasn’t quite translated into the psyche of people…

20. It’s bizarre. I saw some coverage on the democratic republic of congo… but it quickly seemed to fade. We seem to love hearing about crazy and outlandish stories going on in the world, but quickly discard them if they don’t seem to immediately impact us.