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Obama and McCain Both Fumble Russia in Debate

2008-10-08 22:35:30 by Robert Amsterdam in Robert Amsterdam
 
...Obama did not parrot McCain exactly, as some appear willing to conclude. OK, let's be frank: although many estimate that Obama won the debate , he was absolutely slaughtered by McCain on the...
 
 
 
 
 
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Turning the Page? Medvedev, Obama, and US-Russia Relations

2007-12-10 14:53:00 by Jesse Heath in Russia Monitor
 
...Obama (whom I support) is now in a statistical tie with Sen. Hillary Clinton in the first three early primaries (IA, NH, SC); second, if Obama wins the Democratic nomination I predict he will...
 
 
 
 
 
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Russians for Obama

2008-02-21 10:21:50 by Editor in Russia Blog
 
...Obama is their first choice. Huh. Up is down and down is up, at least if you believe conventional wisdom. Why would Russians, stereotypically considered a racist and conservative nation, pick...
 
 
 
 
 
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Obama and McCain Debate Russia

2008-09-27 14:45:58 by James in Robert Amsterdam
 
...Obama and John McCain. Below is a portion of the transcript relating to Russia. LEHRER: New lead question. Russia, goes to you, two minutes, Senator Obama. How do you see the relationship with...
 
 
 
 
 
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Russians Cautious on Obama; No Major Changes Expected

2008-11-11 21:21:40 by Editor in Russia Blog
 
...Obama (Compilation by Publius Pundit Reality is catching up fast for the Russian Federation, which begun to slowly orient its expectations towards Barack Obama's win about two weeks prior to...
 
 
 
 
 
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Obama and the Ghosts of Reaganism

2008-06-21 17:49:33 by Robert Amsterdam in Robert Amsterdam
 
...Obama's simple yet revolutionary ideas of principled engagement with the leadership of the world's pariah countries is causing a backlash of caustic criticism, accusing the Senator of proposing...
 
 
 
 
 
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Russians "Greatly Disappointed" by Obama's Stance?

2008-02-28 11:26:20 by Editor in Robert Amsterdam
 
...Obamas most recent stance. When questioned about his stance on Russia during a television debate, Obama criticized the Bush administration for being too soft with Russia , and said: Just think...
 
 
 
 
 
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Is Putin a Closet Republican?

2008-08-31 16:57:24 by Sean in Sean's Russia Blog
 
...Obama. Its more likely we would find him preparing to jet to St. Paul to rouse the base in support of McCain. For some, Putins Republican affinities are all too clear: Putin is a closet neocon...
 
 
 
 
 
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Obama Eeks Out Debate Victory on Points

2008-09-27 17:24:05 by Robert Amsterdam in Robert Amsterdam
 
...Obama secured an unexpected victory over Sen. John McCain - however he won it on points, not by knockout. At no point did either candidate completely overwhelm and dominate any single foreign...
 
 
 
 
 
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Medvedev's Le Figaro Interview: A Deal for Obama?

2008-11-13 14:22:23 by James in Robert Amsterdam
 
...Obama to cancel Russia's plans to deploy missiles in Kaliningrad in exchange for Washington abandoning support for the anti-ballistic missile site to be based in Poland. Medvedev Extends a Hand...