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Schneider: The world watches America re-invent itself

 
People all over the world are seeing America re-invent itself. WASHINGTON (CNN) — This event is getting huge amounts of attention all over the world. I got e-mails about Obama clubs meeting in the Netherlands and Indonesia –- thousands of fans gathering. I spoke to a radio audience in South Africa. This is truly the re-branding [...] (link)

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