[kiiski]

Edit (re: reply by dagss): I seem to have misunderstood the comment, but can't delete anymore.

[dagss]

This is referring to who becomes candidate og Republican or Democratic parties. I am sure anyone can become presidential candidate in just the same way in the US - but not representing those parties.

[icebraining]

In Portugal it's just 7500, though our President doesn't really have that much power, he's more of a figurehead.