Tony Mason writes: "...the Brits are fascinated by this contest"

"I was interested to hear your views on Hillary.  They chime with those of my friend Fred in Memphis, who thinks Obama is "too young". I rather agree with yours:  I am still waiting to hear a vision of substance, rather than the vague promise of change... My problem with Hillary is that I listened to a bit of her autobiography on BBC radio. It was dire, smug, colorless, verbal cardboard. In the French election Sarkozy beat Segolene Royal hands down on the charisma front....

 

I can't imagine Republicans being tempted by either Hillary or Obama...so I imagine McCain could stand a fair chance. He certainly seems a different breed than Dubya, but to me there's a bit of the old-school Vet/CIA air to him which spells a prolongation of our horribly divided world...Anyhow, the Brits are fascinated by this contest. Three-horse race, and they've all got form!"