Peter Rhodes on horses, house-building and Americans seeking divine help

I suggested last week that, because Britons tend to elect bland politicians, we don't get much of the blazing, snarling personal abuse seen among candidates in America. But I wonder if there may be a religious aspect, too.

Religion is a big deal in the States, while over here we are a nation of easy-going agnostics. So when it comes to electing politicians, we Brits are merely looking for managers while the Yanks are desperately seeking a saviour.