The Daily Telegraph decided to go to a backwater town in deepest Utah to solicit views on the forthcoming US Election.

Predictably, comments ranged from "I really don't believe this country is ready for a black man as president" to "I guess they'll be stocking up on black paint for the White House."

"I wouldn't trust this country's defences with him," said Floyd Cornia, known to all in Randolph as 'Runt' since he was born the younger of twins 77 years ago.

Which is probably the best bit.

You can imagine the locals greeting each other in the local bar. "Alright Runt"? "Yes thanks Bastard", "Your round Crip".