Christl Kessler and Stefan Rother quoted in GMA News/ the Pinoy: "Obama´s victory showed overseas Pinoys the power of the vote"

GMA News
November 6th, 2008

the Pinoy
November 7th, 2008

Obama´s victory showed overseas Pinoys the power of the vote

by Mark Joseph Ubalde

MANILA, Philippines – After the dust has settled in the historic US presidential race, Filipinos all over the globe not only witnessed the possibility that a man of color could be elevated to the White House but also that their vote – at least in efficient democratic countries – counts.

While the Philippines’ own presidential elections has yet to unfold in the next two years, overseas Filipinos couldn’t help but compare the glaring differences on how the US conducts its elections.

“The elections there are lightning fast,” said Aurelia Holandes, a 78-year-old grandmother (...)

Full article can be accessed here:
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/131878/pinoyabroad/obama-s-victory-showed-overseas-pinoys-the-power-of-the-vote
http://thepinoy.net/us-poll-shows-overseas-pinoys-power-of-the-vote/

Further reference to the article:
http://kakammpi-news.blogspot.com/2008/11/obamas-victory-showed-overseas-pinoys.html

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