Judging by the polls—which still favor Clinton and his mantra of “first things first” (Medicare and education)—the public senses it too.

Judith, aged 58, described her experience of seeking help for persistent back pain: You don't actually see the consultant. You wait for ages and ages and ages and you come out feeling totally baffled really.

They call her the lady of the night She's a woman of the world And easy-living girl with love for sale That's what they call her, the lady of the night.

This is the distinguishing feature of the accomplished vuvuzelist. The vuvuzela blower lives by one golden rule: never stop blowing.