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The week that was | 7 November 2008

Here are some of the posts made over the past week on Spectator.co.uk:

James Forsyth reports from the US on the culmination of the presidential election.  He outlines Barack Obama’s achievement here.  And takes a moment to praise John McCain here.

Toby Young argues that Obama isn’t black.

Matthew d’Ancona reports on the fight to be Obama’s friend.

Fraser Nelson responds to the 1.5 percent cut in interest rates, and gives reasons to have faith in Osborne and Cameron.

Peter Hoskin looks at how the Tories are taking on the BBC, and reports on the aftermath to Labour’s victory in the Glenrothes byelection.

Daniel Korski analyses how Europe should deal with Russia over natural gas.

Stephen Pollard reveals an e-mail from Simon Heffer.

Melanie Phillips gives her take on Obama’s election.

Clive Davis repsonds to Toby Young’s article on Obama.

And Trading Floor looks into recycling.

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