Vaudeville of election turns real

By Peter Hartcher
Updated October 9 2012 - 9:24am, first published 12:00am
Illustration:John Shakespeare
Illustration:John Shakespeare

US politics is one of America's many gifts to the world - as free theatre, it's hard to beat. It can be pretty funny unassisted, and the late-night TV comedians add an extra layer of levity. The smooth, middle-aged movie star looks of the Republican candidate for the presidency have been a source of fun: