Sun, 22 November 2009
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Expatica blogger Kristen is starting to realise why everyone in the world is fascinated with the impending presidential elections.REMEMBER America's heyday when people still liked our leader, there was a surplus in the economy and our biggest scandal was a stained dress?
The impending American presidential elections keep Yankee expats on their toes.
I'll admit it - a year ago, I did not know what a caucus was. Maybe I should have from American history class, but I never had to. Until now. I find myself passing on the newly acquired knowledge at bars on a weekly basis.
The upcoming presidential elections in the US are widely-regarded as some of the most important in recent history. 
This election will mean the end of the eight-year term of an internationally unpopular President, the prospect of a half-black man taking his place, and a couple of women and a Mormon in contention for the VP spot.
The world is watching.
Americans unfortunately often have the reputation of being somewhat ignorant about global politics, while our international counterparts know plenty about US leaders and policies.
My family back home must know this, because they always ask with some trepidation, "Do people give you a hard time in Spain for being American?"
Never, not once.
The friends I've made here are simply interested in different perspectives, and love to chat about current events. I make more of an effort to read a few different newspapers and keep myself updated on politics here than I ever did in the US.
When I first arrived in Spain, there was a demonstration protesting the Spanish involvement in the invasion of Iraq.
The Puerta del Sol was littered with photocopied dollar bills with fake blood on them and George W Bush's face printed squarely in the centre.
Before you head out to explore the new city, make sure your paperwork's all done by referring to our guide.
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Too many fiestas and too little time; Expatica presents our pick of the top monthly festivals in Spain so you won’t miss out on the action.
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