Early postal voting has started in key US states where minority voters and young adults casting ballots in advance could give a contender an advantage. Mail-in ballots could be 75% of votes in key states. Donald Trump’s chances may hinge on Hispanics, blacks and first-time voters who usually cast ballots early. Elsewhere, in Russia, Philipp Kirkorov, called Russia's Michael Jackson by Trump, is publicly expounding his virtues. The two men have known each other for more than 20 years. Kirkorov has performed at Trump's casino in Atlantic City. Trump is very often a guest of Russia, and is said to love Russia and Russians. Kirkorov said. ‘If Trump is President, the relationship between our countries will be much closer. We are two big nations. We must be friends.’ In July Trump said it would be good if America got along with Russia, hinted he would consider recognising Crimea as part of Russia, and suggested lifting sanctions. See