As Barack Obama marks one year since he was elected US president, we ask Republican and Democratic voters from across the US to reflect on his performance.
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For the first time, I feel a sense of optimism about what lies ahead*”
Sumit Galhotra| New York | Democrat
“The Obama administration believes only in solving problems through complete socialisation”
Elizabeth Lamasney| Renton, Washington | Republican
“**(http://www.paklinks.com/2/low/americas/8329773.stm)*”
Catherine Smith| Decatur, Georgia | Democrat
“Going further to the left by nationalising healthcare isn’t going to get him re-elected”
Antoine Delaforterie| Troy, Michigan | Republican
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The most striking thing has been the gap between his promises and what he’s delivered
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Andrea Economos| New York | Republican
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President Obama looks really good compared to his predecessor*”
Tom Taber| San Mateo, California | Democrat
“His presidency has made me feel better about who I am”
Tammika Waddy| District Heights, Maryland | Democrat
“Obama has failed to deliver on nearly every single promise”
Samantha Cramer| Manassas, Virginia | Republican
“The president insists he can provide universal healthcare… but people here don’t believe him”
Geoffrey Nolan| Miami, Florida | Republican
“**(http://www.paklinks.com/2/low/americas/8334821.stm)*”
Mary O’Neil| Denver, Colorado | Democrat
The readers’ panel has been selected from as wide a cross-section of people as possible and may not be representative of wider US public opinion.**