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US Election 2012: President Obama wins second term but does it really matter?â€

The world tuned in to this week's US presidential election. But when it comes to today's most pressing issues, it may not matter who sits in the White House.

On Boston Calling this week, an international look at the US presidency. School kids discuss what they'd do if they were president. Also, in 2012 does it really matter who's in charge in Washington? We put that question to writers, business people, and a comedian, among others.

(Image: Photo showing Barack Obama's victory tweet. Credit: GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)

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27 minutes

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Sun 11 Nov 2012 23:32GMT

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  • Sat 10 Nov 2012 00:32GMT
  • Sun 11 Nov 2012 11:32GMT
  • Sun 11 Nov 2012 23:32GMT

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