In Australia a 'Standard Drink' is one that contains 10 grams (about 12.5ml) of alcohol. Other countries have different measures which can range from 13.5 grams (17ml) in Canada to 8 grams (10ml) in the UK.
The race for campaign talent and money, sometimes called the invisible primary, unfolds. The candidates make their pitches in a variety of venues and forums. Differences on issues between the candidates begin to crystallize.Ad campaigns start.inally, for candidates who qualify by raising $5,000 in contributions of $250 each of 20 states and agree to spending limits, a voluntary system of partial public financing is still in place (). Matching funds are made available starting in January of the presidential campaign year.
According to required campaign filings as reported by the Federal Election Commission (FEC), 148 candidates for all parties collectively raised $1,644,712,232 and spent $1,601,104,696 for the primary and general campaigns combined through November 24, 2008.tates/districts in the 2008 United States Presidential election where the margin of victory was less than 5%. Blue states/districts went for Obama, red for McCain. Yellow states were won by either candidate by 5% or more.