Michelle is Every Woman's Model from the Standard [of Kenya]
"Michelle Obama has become one of my role models, and it is not because she is the next First Lady-in-waiting but rather, her character has mesmerised me and billions of women worldwide. Michelle has introduced a global image of the modern wife and mother. Gender activists worldwide are hoping women will emulate her principles and grow to be independent women."
A Great Opportunity from the Guardian [of London]
"By showing the strength of the west's values and beliefs in justice and liberty, Obama can win the battle for hearts and minds."
Beatings and Abuses Made Obama's Grandfather Loathe the British from the Times [of London]
"Barack Obama’s grandfather was imprisoned and brutally tortured by the British during the violent struggle for Kenyan independence, according to the Kenyan family of the US President-elect."
Tony Blair Hails Obama's 'A-Team' for Peace from the Times [of London]
"The former Prime Minister told The Timesthat he was more optimistic than before that a deal can be struck between Palestinians and Israelis, saying that the role of Mr Obama would be “absolutely critical”."
Obama's Victory Shames Africa from the Huffington Post
"His election victory shattered myths about America and caused some discomfort among Africa's gang of "hippos" - the nasty, ornery and unrepentant hard-knocks. Wedded to seats of power, not even bulldozers can dislodge them."
Obama in the Divided Heartland from the New York Review of Books
"The coverage seemed so focused on the candidates and their campaigns and on the race between them that the concerns and attitudes of ordinary voters tended to get overlooked. I was especially exasperated by the readiness of TV pundits and Op-Ed writers to make sweeping statements about the state of the electorate without ever talking to an actual voter. I wanted to see if I could uncover some of the deeper, underlying currents in the body politic."
What Will Make Obama a Great President from Salon
"He must make the U.S. a world leader in global warming solutions. Then he must inspire China to follow suit."
You Mean We Can Talk Back? (Daniel Froomkin) from the Washington Post
"Here's the status quo: A president who has overt contempt for public opinion, who shields himself from opposing views and whose idea of White House Web site interactivity is a video of his dog. And here's the change: The Obama transition team is actually soliciting public comments on its Web site, reading them and responding to them."
Obama and the Cult of Competency (Chris Cilizza) from the Washington Post
"Obama seems far more focused on ensuring that his nominees have impeccable credentials and a readiness for the job rather than that they fit into a specific ideological box or share a particular vision on the issue (or issues) they will oversee in his Administration."
Closet Centrist (Michael Gerson) from the Washington Post
"It is a lineup generous in its moderation, astonishing for its continuity, startling for its stability."
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