Candidate Profiles

Denis Staunton, Washington Correspondent, profiles the four candidates vying for election on November 4th.

Barack Obama

Going by the measures used to predict US presidential elections, Obama should easily beat McCain - so why is this likely to be an unpredictable contest? Read more ...

Joe Biden

Joe Biden's life is a mix of political 'insiderism' and struggles against adversity. Read more ...

John McCain

Will John McCain's Straight Talk Express be able to take him all the way to the White House? Read more...

Sarah Palin

Sarah Palin, a virtual unknown outside her native Alaska, is on a remarkable journey that could bring her to the White House. Read more ...

Biographies

At A GlanceBarack Obama
At A GlanceJoseph Biden
At A GlanceJohn McCain
At A Glance Sarah Palin

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