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Could there be a British Obama?
As the fairy dust settles on Obama's amazing victory, there is a parallel question of whether we could have a black (albeit Obama is mixed race) Prime Minister in Britain.
I am sure we could - if someone of Obama's brilliance were to become a politician. I have no doubt s/he would have a chance of being in the frame for the top job. Problem we have is there are no black and ethnic minority members of Parliament that are a touch on Obama - nor are there any white ones either! He is exceptional.
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Agree. Obama won not because of his colour but in spite of it. He is obviously a highly talented person and the sort of politician the world needs to be in charge of what is still the most powerful country in these difficult times. All in contrast to the present incumbent ...