Those of us from countries with parliamentary systems probably don't truly realise the importance of presidential elections. I'm not being snarky Kathianne, it's something I've thought about for some time.
In parliamentary systems, as you know, the Prime Minister isn't elected. He or she is simply another Member of Parliament and they are elevated to the position of Prime Minister by their parliamentary party. In fact the position of Prime Minister in the UK and in my country isn't even recognised in either country's constitutional mix (legislation plus common law). See the great Walter Bagehot for references.
But it works anyway. Must be that Anglo-Saxon deference to custom.
Don't be offended by the interest shown by foreigners in the US presidential election (apologies if you're not offended of course) it means a lot to us. The US is not a minor power in the world. What you decide has ramifications for us - for all of us (okay some would-be superpowers are flexing and posing and behaving like wankers but right now the US is stil the only superpower).
You should see the coverage the process (and it hasn't even started) is getting in my country, you wouldn't believe it.
Anyway I know it's bloody annoying when foreigners start banging on about presidential politics in the US but it's indicative of your country's influence.
Comes with the territory. I don't think we mean any bad will.
Even a dyed in the wool leftie like me