British Reaction to President-Elect Obama’s Victory

This video originally aired on Wednesday, November 5, 2008.

About This Video

Members of the British Parliament, including Prime Minister Gordon Brown, congratulate President-Elect Barack Obama and express their reactions to his victory.

Discussion Questions

  1. Why does Liberal Democratic leader Nick Clegg claim that Prime Minister Brown “is not learning from Barack Obama”? What is Prime Minister Brown’s response?
  2. How do both Labour member Stuart Bell (Middlesbrough) and Prime Minister Brown note the historical significance of the 2008 presidential election?
  3. Summarize Prime Minister Brown’s outlook on U.S. and British relations under an Obama administration.

Keywords

Foreign Governments, PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT

Related Subjects/Topics

  • Comparative Government
  • Campaigns and Elections
  • The President

Speakers

  • Gordon Brown