Backing Barack

Backing Barack

Why The Economist is getting behind Barack and the problems that lie ahead of him according to David Rennie.

Speaking at an event organised in Brussels by a French speakers association, Forum 311, David Rennie, the Economist’s Europe Correspondent explained the newspapers recent endorsement of the Democrat candidate.
“Don’t imagine that people in America care what [...]

November 3rd, 2008 by Andy Carling 

Why The Economist Backed Barack

Why The Economist Backed Barack

The Economist’s David Rennie explained how the endorsement came about. Every Monday there would be a debate amongst the management team, with people selected to represent both parties. After several sessions the senior managers came to a decision.
Speaking at a debate on the US election, hosted by the 311 forum at Brussels’ think tank, The [...]

October 30th, 2008 by Andy Carling