Humor: Barack Obama Loses in Brazilian Elections!

It's official, Barack Obama has failed in his bid to win the election!

But wait, before you decide to leave the country and escape another four years of Republican rule, please allow me to elaborate, Barack Obama has failed to win in the Brazilian local elections!

In total, six candidates adopted Senator Obama's name, hoping to distinguish themselves from other candidates.

Claudio Henrique dos Anjos is one of those 'Obama' candidates. He registered himself as Claudio Henrique-Barack Obama after people started comparing him with the real Senator Obama.

"I am black and I wore a suit on television and people started to tell me I was just like that Barack Obama guy in the United States" he said.

Mr. dos Anjos, was running for mayor of the city of Belford Roxo, on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro.

It is quite common for Brazilian politicians to adopt unusual names during elections. Candidates are allowed to either register in their own name or a chosen one. Many use nicknames whilst others adopt famous names to grab attention.

Over 200 candidates named themselves after the country's current president, Luiz In?o Lula da Silva, who remains extremely popular with an 80% approval rating.

One candidate in particular changed his name to President Lula, whilst others added Lula to their names hoping the president's success would rub off. Ambulance Lula, Radio Lula, Singer Lula, Hairdresser Lula and Here Comes Lula to name but a few!

Other famous named candidates included Jorge Bushi and Bill Clinton!

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