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Boston Calling: US Election 2012: President Obama wins second term but does it really matter?”

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10/11/2012

US Election 2012: President Obama wins second term but does it really matter?”

BBC World Service - Boston Calling, US Election 2012: President Obama wins second term but does it really matter?”

A global take on the US presidency from writers, economists, environmentalists, comics.

The world tuned in to this week's US presidential election. But when it comes to today's most pressing issues, it may not matter who sits in the White House.

On Boston Calling this week, an international look at the US presidency. School kids discuss what they'd do if they were president. Also, in 2012 does it really matter who's in charge in Washington? We put that question to writers, business people, and a comedian, among others.

(Image: Photo showing Barack Obama's victory tweet. Credit: GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)

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