My take on what will determine the outcome of the US Presidential Election.

If Obama wins it will hinge on hope. Hope that he will provide the change the people most want, and that he is actually able to deliver that change. While he does offer policy, there may well be an intangible element to Obama's support: that he will deliver the things the voters most want as opposed to what is actually possible.

If McCain overcomes the polls it may well be down to hovering pencils. Not those that are hovering due to the colour of Obama's skin but on whether hope is more important than doubt. McCain asks the US voter to decide whether this is a time for hope in the unknown or trust in his experience. He offers the voters an alternative change while giving them reasons to doubt Obama's ability. Equally there are doubts raised as to whether Obama will give voters what they want. Tax for example, is Obama too high a financial risk is a question which is asks and may cause some voters to doubt Obama as their pencils hover above the voting slip.

We will see what happens by hopefully early tomorrow morning our time!