Maybe because American political behavior is predictable. The Irish see the electoral process as so relentlessly democratic it borders on parody, especially when the candidates are starved for serious issues. In Russia, no one really knew who Bradley and McCain were even before they pulled out of the race. And Mexicans say they're hard pressed to differentiate a left leaning republican from a right leaning democrat. Vote USA .
Presidential hopefuls show interest in the world beyond .
Martin Woollacott in The Guardian. Bush, Gore secure nominations . South China Morning Post. Sydney Morning Herald. A series in 9 parts.