The US presidential candidates have never raised so much money for a campaign. The Democrat Barack Obama has broken all records. With more than 605 million dollars, he has exceeded the total of non-public funds collected by the two presidential candidates of 2004! On the Republican side, John McCain has « only » raised 238 million dollars. There is an unprecedented disproportion between the two candidates. With his advance, Obama has confirmed his talent as a fundraiser. >> lire la suite

The second largest party in the USA has been in existence for 254 years.The Republican Party, John McCain's party, known for its conservative policies, was founded in opposition to slavery and at first proposed a modern vision of the United States. Since 1856, the Republican candidates have won 23 of the 38 presidential elections, and 7 of the 10 last. Their first president was the brilliant Abraham Lincoln, who accelerated the abolition of slavery. The 19th Republican to hold that office is George W. Bush. 22 of the 50 American governors are Republican. >> lire la suite

The Democratic Party is the oldest political party in the United States. It was founded by Thomas Jefferson and opponents of the Federalists in 1792. But the modern Democratic Party really developed in the 1830s. It has consistently positioned itself to the left of the Republican Party. The party is strongly influenced by the philosophy of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the most famous Democrat president (1933-1945). >> lire la suite

The US election campaign is breaking all records for fundraising and spending. In 2004, John Kerry and George W. Bush raised 880.5 million dollars. It was already a record. Four years later, one day before November 4th, 1.5 billion dollars have been collected. >> lire la suite

Yes, there are more than two political parties in the USA. Alongside the Democrats and the Republicans, the country counts plenty of other political groups. Some are serious and well established. Others are more fanciful. >> lire la suite

Serial runner Ralph Nader makes another bid to get into the Oval Office. He is trying hard to get some room under the spotlights, between John McCain and Barack Obama. >> lire la suite