Whatever his failings, perceived or otherwise, can’t help feeling that electing Obama for a second term makes the world a slightly saner place. It remains to be seen whether or not the worryingly deranged extreme right take control of the Republican Party as a result of another defeat.
Speaking of deranged, here is Melanie Phillips’ startling reaction to Obama’s re-election. It is sobering to remind ourselves that this woman gets to expound her views in a national daily and is frequently seen as a pundit for hire on TV debates on just about any subject under the sun. Be very afraid!