America votes: A divided nation heads to the polls (part 2)

We're now at the end of one of the most polarising and expensive presidential campaigns ever seen in American history. And according to polls, both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney reached election day, stuck in a dead heat. Annette Young and her panel discuss what will happen if either man gets the job.

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Tim KANE,Chief Economist at Hudson Institute and Founder of the social networking firm, StoryPoint
Bob VALLIER, Member of Democrats Abroad
Ellen WASYLINA, Member of Republicans Abroad
Leah PISAR, Former Advisor to Bill Clinton
And our correspondents:
Laura BAINES - from Washington, DC
Philip CROWTHER -from Boston, MA
Nathan KING - from Chicago, IL
Watch the first part

Presenter

François Picard

08/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Gemany, lonely at the top

"Nothing could be worse for Germany than to speak of a German Europe" warns finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble. But is already the case? François Picard’s panel argues over a German model whose downsides are often downplayed – both in Europe and in a country that’s preparing for a general election in the autumn.

07/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

War in Syria: Will spillover spark regional conflict?

More than two years after the Syrian revolt began, the conflict has taken a frightening turn in recent days with Israel striking Damascus twice, Syria threatening to retaliate and growing evidence that chemical weapons may have been used. With Lebanon ever so fragile, Turkey on edge, Jordan flooded with refugees and an international community still deeply divided, could we be witnessing the perfect storm that will plunge the whole region into conflict?

07/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

War in Syria: Will spillover spark regional conflict?

06/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Hollande's first year (part 2)

"Unhappy birthday, Mr. President!" Today, François Hollande's mandate is one year old. But it has been a long and painful 12 months for the French President. Marc Perelman and his guests discuss the French presidency's ups and downs over the past year.