The Avuncular American

Gerald Loftus had every reason to be in a good mood when our correspondent tracked him down – as one of Belgium’s Democrats Abroad Speakers Bureau, Barack Obama’s victory left him elated and exhausted, but only too willing to share his thoughts with Together.
I ask him what he sees as the world’s reaction to the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]