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Obama striving for midterm momentum
Despite polls pointing to gains for the Republican opposition, US president Barack Obama says he is confident that Americans support his vision for the country [AFP]
Published On 1 Nov 2010
1 Nov 2010
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During an appearance on Comedy Central(***)s mock newscast (***)The Daily Show(***), host John Stewart asked Obama about his famous campaign slogan, in light of recent developments. "Yes we can ... but," Obama responded to audience laughter [Reuters]
Obama has been barn-stomping across the US, speaking alongside Democratic candidates. In Charlottesville, Virginia, several thousand turned out to rally for Congressman Tom Perriello [AFP]
With millions of Americans still looking for work, the economy is a dominant issue in this campaign. To show he understands business and the concerns of working people, Obama toured Stromberg Metal Works in Beltsville, Maryland, where he shared a laugh with some employees [Reuters]
US elections often involve negative campaign ads, but the tone of this year(***)s midterms has been particularly nasty and personal [AFP]
The conservative Tea Party movement, which has become a significant force in American politics, exhibits visceral disdain for Obama. The Republicans hope Tea Party activists will support their candidates on November 2 [AFP]
Both Democrats and Republicans are concerned about science education in America. They worry the country is not training enough engineers and high-tech wiz kids. To show his commitment to technology and innovation, Obama hosts a science fair at the White House [AFP]
When 33 Chilean miners were pulled from a collapsed mine 700m below the earth, they became international celebrities. Obama invited the miners to visit him at the White House [Reuters]
Even with the House of Representatives and Senate on the line, a President needs to eat. Obama gives his order to waitress Jayme Stern while visiting the Famous 4th Street Delicatessen in Philadelphia [REUTERS]
Young people formed a crucial bloc for Obama(***)s presidential campaign, but it is unclear how much support his party will get from the demographic this time around. He tried to mobilise young people during a rally at the University of Southern California [Reuters]