I should add that THE ECONOMIST does not take the FT line.

I can’t tell who THE ECONOMIST would prefer to see win the U.S. election.

My guess is that if they had to choose they’d go for Bush.

(Also, I agree that THE ECONOMIST seems the best researched, and the most in touch with the everyday realities & tone here.)

Gerard Baker, who was the U.S. columnist at FT when I first subscribed, was fantastic. Unfortunately he’s moved over to the London TIMES (I believe it is).

He’s also some kind of contributor to WEEKLY STANDARD, so folks should look out for him.