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August 28, 2012

Australians Deluded About U.S. Election

Peter Hartcher, Sydney Morning Herald

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A much more realistic way for Australians to assess the US is as a foreign country. As soon as we take that view, the question changes dramatically. It's not which candidate you prefer, but which is likely to be better for Australia's national interests?

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TAGGED: Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, Australia, United States, 2012

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