Editor's note: The American Presidential Election is moving into the critical stage as both the political parties have named their Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates at their respective national conventions.

Wei Hongxia, now a visiting scholar in the US, has the opportunity to observe the Presidential race firsthand. What does the political game look like? Why do Americans pour so much money in an election that takes place every four years? How much actual difference can the policies of different would-be Presidents make? How does the US maintain political continuity with the rotation of ruling parties?

In this column she shares with us her observations and perspectives concerning the American society, politics and culture.

Just one week away from the presidential election's grand finale, Armageddon seemed to befall on America, posing new challenges to both candidates.

Considering changes to the U.S. economic and social landscape, will young voters who supported Barack Obama in 2008 turn out for him again?

Romney's constant gaffes on the campaign trail have put him in an awkward position as November approaches.

US President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney take turns bashing China to drum up votes in the final push of the 2012 campaign.

After correctly judging the irony of the Chicago teachers' strike, Mitt Romney looked decidedly unpresidential in his response to the Libyan consulate attack.

Although many Americans believe race has disappeared from presidential politics, it hasn't.

As the Republican presidential candidate, Romney should naturally get much support from the Republican-dominated Congress. But how popular is he among his Party peers?

With 50-odd days to go, who will stand out as the right candidate for the US President, Obama or Romney? Three factors need to be considered in order to gain some in-depth perspective on this.

Amidst all the changes that the US presidential candidates are promising to bring the American people, where have traditional American values gone?

Although the presidential election is a very serious matter, in truth it is more like a complex political game.

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