FRANCE 24 followed the US election through the eyes of 10 American voters. Here are their final thoughts of this election and what they expect from president elect Barack Obama. Read more...

The war in Iraq – a right way to wage the war on terror or an example of bad foreign policy? Five years on, US voters remain divided over the future course of the war in Iraq. Some feel the surge has worked and that troops should stay as long as necessary. Others want a timeline for a complete withdrawal. It’s a divide mirrored among our team of Observers.

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the financial crisis, health care, national security - the next US president will have to deal with all of these issues as soon as he takes charge. Our Observers told us the main issues or factors that concerned them and will determine their vote on November 4th.

There's been loads of talk this week about Sarah Palin's accusation that Barack Obama is "palling around with terrorists." And now the party faithful are picking up the charge. Watch the video...

The presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama sparked a discussion among our Observers over who will be a better leader. Read more...