US voters on Obama's first year

As Barack Obama marks one year since he was elected US president, we ask Republican and Democratic voters from across the US to reflect on his performance.

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For the first time, I feel a sense of optimism about what lies ahead

Sumit Galhotra | New York | Democrat

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The Obama administration believes only in solving problems through complete socialisation

Elizabeth Lamasney | Renton, Washington | Republican

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I am very disappointed with Obama's pro-military stance

Catherine Smith | Decatur, Georgia | Democrat

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Going further to the left by nationalising healthcare isn't going to get him re-elected

Antoine Delaforterie | Troy, Michigan | Republican

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The most striking thing has been the gap between his promises and what he's delivered

Andrea Economos | New York | Republican

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President Obama looks really good compared to his predecessor

Tom Taber | San Mateo, California | Democrat

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His presidency has made me feel better about who I am

Tammika Waddy | District Heights, Maryland | Democrat

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Obama has failed to deliver on nearly every single promise

Samantha Cramer | Manassas, Virginia | Republican

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The president insists he can provide universal healthcare... but people here don't believe him

Geoffrey Nolan | Miami, Florida | Republican

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I feel thankful for every day that President Obama is in office

Mary O'Neil | Denver, Colorado | Democrat

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The readers' panel has been selected from as wide a cross-section of people as possible and may not be representative of wider US public opinion.