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Loading ...Recently the Washington Post claimed that “Clegg‘s … against-the-odds message of change is energizing young voters and has the British press comparing him to President Obama.” This inspired Guardian journalist Richard Adams to blog about the similarities between the two. The only conclusion to be drawn is that the UK finally has its own Obama… albeit as deputy prime minister. 
1. Both men have exotic middle names
Obama: Hussein
Clegg: William Paul
2. Both men had to defeat political giants to win party leadership
Obama: Hillary Clinton
Clegg: Chris Huhne
3. Both men grew up in a minor island overshadowed by major continent
Obama: Hawaii
Clegg: Britain
4. Both men troubled by smears and rumours
Obama: Secretly born in Kenya
Clegg: Secretly bought Ikea cake tin
5. Both men published inspirational works of literature
Obama: Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
Clegg: Learning From Europe: Lessons in Education
6. Both men achieved notable ‘firsts’
Obama: First African American president
Clegg: First party leader from Chalfont St Giles
7. Both men favour cutting-edge television drama
Obama: Likes The Wire
Clegg: Likes Morecambe and Wise
8. Both men admit to past dabbling with strong substances
Obama: “Pot had helped, and booze; maybe a little blow when you could afford it.”
Clegg: “Peanut butter – I’m an addict! I will go to great lengths to find some if it is not actually readily available.”
9. Both men are associated with prestigious accolades
Obama: Won 2009 Nobel peace prize
Clegg: Made video for 2008 British curry awards
10. Both men inspired by charismatic spiritual leaders
Obama: Rev Jeremiah Wright
Clegg: Paddy Ashdown
If you would like to follow Richard Adams’ Blog then click on the link!
Whilst this was written with a generous amount of tongue in cheek it makes you wonder whence such comparisons ever arose. Anyway, I hope you have enjoyed another foray into the biting world of political humour, keep an eye out for more…
Dan the man.
Nick Clegg, almost the same as president Obama
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