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...happy to see that Chinese President Hu Jintao was a runner-up. China has been transformed by Deng Xiaoping's exhortation that "to get rich is glorious," but Hu wants to narrow the gap between rich and poor so every Chinese can share in the wealth of economic growth. Hu has built a good image for China and expanded the nation's global influence. He will eventually encourage the Chinese people to accelerate political reform. Song Xiaowen, Zhongli City, Taiwan...
...Zdrovia! Let's drink a toast to your selection of Putin. You provided an accurate perspective that is a must-read for all Americans. We need to know more about people such as Putin and runner-up Hu Jintao, since Russia and China will be our most formidable partners (not adversaries) in the 21st century. We must learn to be equals, to develop a healthy respect for them and be respected by them. Robert Schieck, Antioch...
...tonight may cause Romney to switch, again, to framing his candidacy as an anti-Hillary one. He can even keep his "Europe of old" line: Early on, his strategists contemplated bumper stickers reading "Hillary=France." Says Madden: "We're going to continue to draw contrasts with the Democrat front-runner, whether it's Hillary or Obama...
Much has changed for John McCain since his underdog victory here over George W. Bush in 2000. For one thing, his victory here was much more unlikely than his victory back then. To come from behind is one thing. But to be the presumed front-runner, then fall to obscurity, then come from behind...that is Lazarus...
...Another challenge will come when Congress returns to session full-time and some of Obama's allies (and enemies) in Washington try to organize votes that they believe will either help (or hurt) the front-runner. Obama is a sitting senator and will have to spend some time in the capital. But, added one adviser, "He oughta stay out of Washington as much...