During their third and final debate, John McCain and Barack Obama tried to appeal to average Americans such as Joe Wurzelbacher, a plumber from Ohio, who McCain frequently referred to as “Joe the plumber.” But this final face-off wasn’t convincing enough to change our Observers’ opinions. Read more...

We asked our Observers if racial prejudice could lead to Sen. Obama's defeat.

The latest Internet video sensation of the U.S. election cycle doesn't feature a bumbling running mate, a "gotcha" moment or a new attack on a candidate. It features a group of children praising Democratic candidate Barack Obama, and has led to some virulent reactions. Read more...