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U.S. Election: The 'Best thing that Could Happen to the Cradle of Liberty' (El Espectador, Colombia)

"Obama should now give a much more liberal orientation to his government. Since he is no longer bound to defend his reelection, he will have far wider political latitude and should, therefore, become much more involved in decisions regarding minorities, returning to a conviction to his original agenda. ... Let Obama seize the respite provided him by his country. He has no time to lose."

EDITORIAL

Translated By Halszka Czarnocka

November 10, 2012

Colombia - El Espectador  Original Article (Spanish)

President Obama after resounding election win: Should he use his victory to turn left? TELESUR NEWS VIDEO, VENEZUELA [STATE-RUN]: World leaders welcome Obama's victory, Nov. 7, 00:01:35

The message was powerful. When it seemed that a profound conservative radicalization was growing in force around the world, cheered on, of course, by the greatest power on earth, the liberal sphere shook off its doldrums this Tuesday in the United States.

This is one sphere that understands the diversity and equality of the individual within acknowledged limits. Much remains to be done before he can claim ultimate victory, but the triumph of Barack Obama, marked by a considerable departure from the pessimism that prevailed before and the significant results of various ballot initiatives at the state level, are a good indication of a changed reality. This is the best thing that could happen to the cradle of liberty, the United States, and by extension, the world.

Just as the contenders, Obama and Romney, nervously awaited the results of the Electoral College vote, 170 ballot initiatives were decided on across the country. The results are palpable: Colorado and Washington voted in favor of the recreational use of marijuana, showing the world that it's possible to leave decisions about their own state of health to the people. Likewise, in three states (again Washington, Maryland and Maine), our northern neighbor backed the legalization of abortion - the right of all women to make decisions about their bodies and sexuality. The same happened with gay marriage in other states. As last but not least, for the first time, an openly lesbian woman won a Senate seat. It is, as a whole, a package that has tolerance toward the individual tattooed all over it.

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Thus, the prohibition of [once taboo] social behavior is gradually becoming part of humanitys dark past. Progress is undeniable. That is why a reelected President Obama should take advantage of the circumstances and in the next four years send forward a much more resounding message to an eagerly-watching world; and above all, to an electorate that ultimately made the difference by choosing him: women, seniors, African Americans, members of LGBT community and Latinos. It is no accident that this electoral powerhouse defeated Republicans, White heterosexual men opposed to basic civil liberties. The weight of those votes was pretty big - and the world has surely heard the message.

What's next for Obama? Or rather, what should we expect of him? The U.S. president will have to tackle several problems closing in on his country. The first, of course, is the polarization that reached such excessive force during the election. But in addition, he should define himself on the threat of massive tax increases beginning in January 1 next year, immigration reform, withdrawal from Afghanistan, climate change and unemployment, among others, which are the outstanding issues on his agenda.

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Now, Obama's biggest problems center on two areas. The first is governance, since a majority in the House remains in Republican hands. In order to carry out his promises, he will at least have to win the support of the wing of moderate Republicans. One of his themes during the campaign was to denounce the miniscule support that the opposition party gave his proposals. He will need to build coalitions if his government wants to get anywhere, and that goes for making a dent on fiscal matters, too.

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