This election has demonstrated once again the American genius for showmanship and its ability to command effortlessly the riveted attention of the whole world, most of which does not wish it well, for many months on end. Whatever the result, there is more room for hope than consternation.
Conrad Black: A contest between worthy opponents underlines America’s easy command of world stage – Full Comment
An Outside View
For any who are interested, Peter Hitchens’ recent article about the US election (reported from and written in Moscow, ID) is available here. A fun and fair read.