Nov 05 2008
Historic times
We’ve just finished our live special for the US Presidential elections and I really did feel that in some small way that I was part of history. So much was riding on this election and it’s nice to know that in America, racial barriers have fallen somewhat and that there will be a black American First Family.
The one thing that really struck me the most was watching the President-elect stand on stage with his family and Joe Biden’s family - here is the American Dream as imperfect as it may be in reality, brought to fruition. Just think of all the people who lived through segregation, discrimination and the legacy of slavery. It truly is an amazing time for them and for the future.
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Joanne Leow is a producer-presenter with Channel NewsAsia. She is married with 2 young sons and spends her free time reading, writing, swimming, doing yoga and cooking up a storm.
You watched the potential downfall of the free world. In my opinion the U.S. did not vote for and elect Obama more than it was a vote against President Bush. This man Obama has virtually no experience in world affairs and absolutely ZERO for executive experience. With the economic meltdown caused primarily by members of his own party, every move he makes will have ramifications world-wide. As the USA goes, so goes the world. God help us all! IF he raises taxes…look out.