Barack Obama is on the ballot.... IN BRAZIL !!!

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Brazil double-take: Barack Obama's on the ballot

By BRADLEY BROOKS – 18 hours ago

BELFORD ROXO, Brazil (AP) — With Barack Obama on the ballot in at least eight local elections in Brazil, you might think the Democratic presidential candidate is keeping his options open in case John McCain winds up in the White House.

Not at all. Due to a quirk in Brazilian electoral law, candidates can put any name they want on the ballot, as long as it isn't offensive. At least eight candidates have chosen to be known as "Barack Obama" in the Oct. 5 elections.

The Illinois senator is hugely popular in Brazil. The prospect of a black U.S. president has generated enthusiasm across the country, where more people call themselves black than anywhere except Nigeria.

A variety of Brazilian candidates are hoping they can ride his distant coattails into office.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5geOXYKsZWP8VS_KFUZMHNtztvHbAD939D7P80

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[Alter Ego]

1. "President Obama, may I present the Brazilian Premier...Mr...um...Barack Obama."

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2. =)

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3. No one enjoyed this?

:'(

[TuxedoKat]

6. Hey, I think

it is an amusing story. Thanks for sharing!

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8. Yay for the weekend crowd!

I guess I was playing to the wrong audience.

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4. *sigh*

Thread rejection is so hard to take.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

5. Nice.

:rofl:

[Tindalos]

7. Breaking news: The winner of the election is Barack Obama.

Obama1: Who me?

Obama2: No, no, I think they mean me.

Obama3: Nuh uh! No way!
Obama5: Me! Me! Memememememememe! :bounce:

Obama6: :mad:

Obama7: Why me? :eyes:

Obama8: :grouphug:

[vanderBeth]

9. Obama wins everytime.

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[NeedleCast]

10. Out there somewhere are some republicans who will start accusing obama

of being Brazilian.

"I'll never vote for Obama, he's from Brazil!"