The race for the White House is pretty much back where it started. Despite some detours, the emphasis is heavily on the nation's lukewarm economy and Obama's stewardship of it.

Last week's devastating East Coast storm, the campaign debates and controversy over the deadly terrorist attack on the US Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, scrambled things a bit in the home stretch.

But as millions vote for president, Congress and thousands of state and local posts, the excruciatingly slow economic recovery and continued high joblessness were clearly weighing on their minds.

Romney, doggedly tried to keep the focus on the economy. Its poor performance on Obama's watch has been his main theme. He cites his own business background in presenting himself as the person who can heal it and restore jobs.

About the broadcaster:

CJ Henderson is a foreign expert for China Daily's online culture department. CJ is a graduate of the University of Sydney where she completed a Bachelors degree in Media and Communications, Government and International Relations, and American Studies. CJ has four years of experience working across media platforms, including work for 21st Century Newspapers in Beijing, and a variety of media in Australia and the US.

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