Is American power a grand illusion? I hope not, because the world will be a far more dangerous place if Americans withdraw from their position of world power and leadership.

Are we about to see a grand realignment in American politics? I hope not, as the American economy will be hobbled by the tax, spend and regulate policies of a Democratic majority in Congress allied with a Democrat in the White House.

The Mayor of London believes Barack Obama should be the next President of the United States.

But, is Obama a transformational figure?