I don't think the British press fear anything from the US, but the way they work is they highlight any small thing that'll sell papers. So Obama could be the first black president - that would sell papers. Most of it just comes down to money in the end.
Most see the republicans as the Christian right, and democrats as the liberal left. And the UK generally shys away from Christianity, 'cause it's too one sided. They try and embrace all - which never really works!
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Silence Is Madness
Three Things for a better life...
1 - Believe In Jesus.
2 - Love one another.
3 - Let God be the judge.
That is all I need to say.