Embassy Highlights
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U.S. Election 2008 | Students are doing a quick poll for Democratic Presidential candidates. |
On May 6, the same day that Democratic Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama faced off in key primaries in the states of Indiana and North Carolina, Economic Officers Bird Mattingley and Ryan Russell talked with more than 150 law students and lecturers at the National Economic University about the 2008 U.S. Presidential elections. Following a brief overview of the electoral process and this year’s candidates, the students asked a wide-ranging series of questions about campaign finance, American views on minority and female candidates, and what influence each of the candidates might have on U.S.-Vietnam relations. Consistent with other informal votes taken at speaking events in Vietnam, the participants favored Hillary Clinton among the remaining Democratic and Republican candidates, but Senator Obama also had a strong group of supporters.
Political Counselor Brian Aggeler discusses the 2008 Elections with diplomat students
 | Political Counselor Brian Aggeler: This is a unique presidential election in U.S. history |
On April 24, 150 students from the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (formerly the Institute for International Relations) joined Political Counselor Brian Aggeler in a lively discussion o f the ongoing U.S. Presidential Elections. Mr. Aggeler 's presentation provided participants with background on the electoral process, the political parties and the candidates in the 2008 Elections. He then fielded questions from the students which ranged from the election process, differences between the parties and candidates, to possible changes in U.S. foreign policy. The students also eagerly participated in a mock vote at the end of the session.
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U.S. Presidential Election | Students are doing a quick poll on U.S. presidential election. |
On April 22, 2008, Public Affairs Officer James A. Warren spoke to a class of 75 students at the Law Department, VNU about the current U.S. presidential election campaign. His talk outlined the election process, including requirements for presidential candidates, the financial campaigns, as well as unusual features of this year's election. A vivid discussion followed the presentation concerning fund raising issues, third party's role in the election, and major issues which can impact on the candidate 's victory such as U.S. foreign policy, international trade and terrorism. Students also took part in a mock vote for the three candidates, among them Hillary Clinton was the most favorite one.
Ambassador Michalak Discusses U.S. Economy, Bilateral Relations, U.S. Elections Via Webchat
 | Ambassador Michalak and journalist Bui Viet Lam during the VietnamNet webchat. |
On April 21, Ambassador Michalak discussed the U.S. economy’s health, U.S.-Vietnam relations and presidential election with Vietnamese audiences during a two-hour long webchat on VietnamNet. Ambassador Michalak answered a number of questions on the U.S. economy and its impact on Vietnam's economic situation. He told the online audience that the two countries were building on many of their shared interests, and that the U.S. is working to help Vietnam develop its economy and improve its education. He also responded to a number of questions on human rights and the bilateral human rights dialogue, emphasizing that the US position on human rights reflected U.S. values, and noted that, " We believe that improving freedom of expression in Vietnam will have a positive effect on Vietnam and it is in Vietnam’s interest to do so.” The Ambassador was asked a number of questions about the upcoming U.S. Presidential elections, and predicted that, "I think it’s going to be a close race going down into November.” The Ambassador also announced the launch of the U.S. Embassy website on the presidential elections at the new web address - www.uselection08.us.
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