"10 days before the big event, he is the most prepared"

Ésta es una de las muchas entrevistas enviadas a la que me han respondido. Robert Longley es periodista. Tiene 59 años y trabaja para el prestigioso portal informativo About.com. En la entrevista nos explica brevemente su opnión acerca del futuro del nuevo presidente y sus políticas en la Casa Blanca.

First of all, I would like to now your name, age, what do you do... just to know who is answering the interview.
My name is Robert Longley, I am 59, and I amb currently working in About.com services

What’s your exact role in About.com?

As you know, About.com is an online neighbourhood with hundreds of helpul expects, eager to share knowledge with visitors. I’m the expert in charge of writing the U.S. Government Information blog/web site.

So I imagine you are an expect in regards to Obama’s policies... Is there anything that, as an expert, you still don’t know and you would like to?
Hahha, difficult question. As you know my work requires me to be an expert in such that matter so... I think that there isn’t anything that I still don’t know because my work forces me to know everything. I am dealing with the same topics day after day... But I cannot predict the future, so if I could ask Obama, I would ask for her future actions, I mean, I would as kif he is now overwhelmed with the big amount of problems he will have to solve (and all people hopes so).

Do you think Barack Obama is going to fail with his proposals?

No president succeeds in all of his proposals. I think his ideas to salvage the U.S. economy are sound and not overly drastic. If he succeeds in that one, he'll be president for 8 years.

What is your opinion about the government team he has constituted?

They are undeniably competent people. I suspect Hillary Clinton as Sec. of State waspolitically motivated, but she should do a good job. Why do you think he has constituted this team? Presidents typically select team members who possess skills or knowledgein areas they feel they, themselves are lacking. They also look for teammembers who will generally be favored by Congress. I think Obama hasfollowed that pattern. Also remember that presidential team members comeand go often during the course of an administration.

Do you think the black vote was essential?

He got the black vote, no doubt about it. However, I don't think it wasessential to his victory. I think the nation's general disdain for GW Bushwas essential.

Do you think he is ready to be the next president on January, 20?

Yes, I do. And I would dare in saying that, right now, when there are still 10 days for the inauguration, he is the most prepared of all the presidents of the United States 10 days before the same event.

Obama’s weak points and cornerstones.

Foreign policy/military may be his weak areas. His cornerstones? I'd saypatience and a willingness to consider all opinions and points of view.

Do you think Damon Weaver is going to interview Obama?

Yes, I think he will. I mean, I would. And I think he would have the possibility to do it. Wouldn't you?