Americans Abroad

Dumbing-Down the Candidates

Joan Z. Shore | Posted 04.28.2008 | Politics

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Joan Z. Shore

Suddenly, being articulate, polite, and well-educated is snobbery. Dressing formally in a tie and jacket is pretentious. What are we looking for? A world leader or a bowling buddy?

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Continental Divide: Following "Super Tuesday" from Abroad

Dorothy Bendel | Posted 02.05.2008 | Home

Read More: 2004 Election, 2000 Election, Democratic Primary, Military, Perceptions of the u.s. Abroad, United Kingdom, Americans Abroad, Super Tuesday, Hillary Clinton, 2008 Election, Barack Obama, Florida Primary Election, Offthebus, Home News
Dorothy Bendel

Living an ocean away from the U.S. makes me particularly anxious about Super Tuesday. Maybe I'm anxious because my husband is in the military and this entire election has significant meaning for us.

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London Stole My TV

Eric Kuhn | Posted 10.24.2007 | Media

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Eric Kuhn

I could barely view the BBC, nevertheless ABC Sports. And the straw that broke the camel's back? A Wednesday without Gossip Girl.

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