U.S. Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry (news - web sites) listens to his introduction at a campaign fund raiser in Washington, October 2, 2004. REUTERS/Jim Young US ELECTION
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry (news - web sites) plays football whilst on the campaign trail. More than 62 million US viewers tuned in to the first of three presidential debates in this year's election campaign, making it the most watched since 1992, according to Nielsen Media Research(AFP/Luke Frazza)