How do you buy the US presidency? One cheque at a time. And one fabulous site, Fundrace.org, has created a detailed database that lists the name, address and occupation of every individual who has contributed money to political candidates or parties. And the amount, of course.
Best of all, it's searchable by broad address or name. If you live in the US, by far the most fun is to be had by typing in your zip code and watching the secret political leanings of your neighbours appear before your eyes.
If you live outside the US, then try looking up famous names. Unsurprisingly, George HW Bush (retired) of Houston, Texas gave $2,000 to George Bush. One Madonna Ciccone Ritchie (entertainer) of New York gave $2,000 to Wesley Clark.
And if you felt - as so many of our readers have - that the Guardian has needlessly limited its potential impact of the US election by focussing its letter-writing on Clark County, Ohio, then fundrace.org could serve as an immense mailing list. Just type in a random postcode in a swing state - you can search for codes here - and off you go. Remember, be polite.
