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America Votes

August 25, 2008
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Campaign buttons for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain
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When American voters head to the polls on Nov. 4, they won't just decide on their next president, but also set the tone for world politics with their choice.

DW-WORLD.DE takes a closer look at the candidates, their views on trans-Atlantic ties and European reactions.

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