In KA-NA-DA here, an election gets called and we're done 6 weeks or so later.

I just really feel for my friends here in the USA...ya gotta "hurry up and wait" for what? Two years???

I hope the next President creates a law that allows a one-year advance poll. It must be like watching paint dry awaiting the day you can actually VOTE. And it must drag out for the politicians also.

If the Republicans could vote for their Pres candidate and leave Palin right out of it, it might be easier. But - she comes as part of the package.

Here, the Deputy Prime Minister is chosen after the election.

Prayin' for you!