Presidential Race Hots Up

The race for the American Presidency has begun with the first round of voting taking place in Iowa and New Hampshire this week.

With the possibility of the first black or first female president of the US, the world media is largely focused on the two main Democratic contenders.

After Barack Obama's victory in Iowa, the press were so sure that he'd also succeed in New Hampshire, that some newspapers even went as far as to say so in their morning editions. But the door to the Whitehouse hasn't shut on Hilary Clinton yet and she claimed a 'suprise' win.

But surely it's too early to tell? There are still 48 to go and the most telling results won't come until 5th Feb - 'Super Tuesday' - when 20 states vote on the same day.

A few candidates haven't even begun to campaign properly and will only step up their game for Super Tuesday, will we see John Edwards - the third and so far media-neglected Democratic candidate - make his own comeback?

On the Republican side, both Mike Huckabee and John McCain have tasted success but the competition for them is wide open.

At the moment, we can only wait and see, is change on the horizon in America??

Helen

P.s Happy new year!!!