U.S. election coverage down here has been very prominent in the newspaper, and is often the first thing anyone asks me about when they realize I'm from the U.S. "Which one are you for" is probably the question I've heard the most often since I got to BA. The news coverage is pretty biased - which makes sense since 60% of Argentines support Obama, compared to only 10% who would have preferred McCain.
We went to watch the election at a bar party hosted by Democrats Abroad. The place was flooded with American students, as well as some older ex-pats, and the occasional Argentine. The rowdy American cheers and toasts every time CNN showed a Democrat ahead, followed by the boos when they put the check next to a red candidate, exhibited the stereotype of drunk, obnoxious American students. Sometimes I am reminded what I don't miss.
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