One of the longest election processes that i know of is in the USA. Seems to just drag on and on and on, from late last year, until the next President is placed into office. Anyone that listens to American news, must endure this process, but if one allows one's self, one can become, shall i say, somewhat involved, in the observance of their progress.
It is said, that Hillary Clinton now does not have much of a chance to win enough delegates or super delegates from the Democratic Party individual states, to win the nomination. Barack Obama (a black) on the otherhand, with a much more positive message, seems to have overtaken any kind of lead that Hillary "used" to have.
McCain, the Republican Presidental Candidate, is going to have to convince millions of Americans that feel very down trodden by mr. bush and his cronnies, that seemed to wish to cater to the more wealthy, than the middle class, and or to the poor. To those that wish only to make money, no matter who is being, or will be financially harmed.
With the American Financial Market on the brink of recession, as has been expressed by one the of the nation's leading financial advisors. Seems to be shaky times for many, and keeping their market afloat is a must, if they do not wish to cause a recession in many of the world's leading country's.
Any Candidate running for President in this years Election, most definitely will have, a great deal more responsibility in hand, than has any President before them.