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.
But senior aides now say that is a total amount for the primary. Compare that to 2007, when Mr. Romney raised about $23 million in the first three months and ended up spending nearly $110 million for the primary â $65 million that he raised from donors and another $44 million of his own personal fortune.ell, in 2008, he announced for president on Feb. 13 and immediately began running television commercials in Iowa and around the nation to increase his name recognition. This time, he may not announce until April or May and so the amount of time he will be on the air will be far shorter.