“Welcome to the brand new Guardian Unlimited weblog, US Vote 2004. I know, it is not a particularly original name. If you can do better, suggest another name. There might even be a small prize for anyone who comes up with a name we choose to adopt.

This blog will be devoted to discussing the US elections 2004, with a particular focus on the presidential race. As the campaign progresses you will be hearing from the Guardian‘s correspondents in the US, its London-based commentators, and various members of the Guardian Unlimited news team.

We also want to hear from you.”