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US voters on Obama's first year

As Barack Obama marks one year since he was elected US president, we ask Republican and Democratic voters from across the US to reflect on his performance.

Sumit Galhotra
For the first time, I feel a sense of optimism about what lies ahead

Sumit Galhotra | New York | Democrat

Elizabeth Lamasney The Obama administration believes only in solving problems through complete socialisation

Elizabeth Lamasney | Renton, Washington | Republican

Catherine Anne Smith I am very disappointed with Obama's pro-military stance

Catherine Smith | Decatur, Georgia | Democrat

Antoine Delaforte Going further to the left by nationalising healthcare isn't going to get him re-elected

Antoine Delaforterie | Troy, Michigan | Republican

Andrea Economos
The most striking thing has been the gap between his promises and what he's delivered

Andrea Economos | New York | Republican

Tom Taber
President Obama looks really good compared to his predecessor

Tom Taber | San Mateo, California | Democrat

Tammika Waddy His presidency has made me feel better about who I am

Tammika Waddy | District Heights, Maryland | Democrat

Samantha Cramer Obama has failed to deliver on nearly every single promise

Samantha Cramer | Manassas, Virginia | Republican

Geoffrey Nolan The president insists he can provide universal healthcare... but people here don't believe him

Geoffrey Nolan | Miami, Florida | Republican

Mary O'Neil I feel thankful for every day that President Obama is in office

Mary O'Neil | Denver, Colorado | Democrat

The readers' panel has been selected from as wide a cross-section of people as possible and may not be representative of wider US public opinion.

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