'The Political Machine Express': A Free Strategy Game for the Campaign Season (Broadcast Newsroom) PLYMOUTH, Mich. , Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Stardock announced The Political Machine Express today, a free version of its runaway political simulation hit for the PC, The Political Machine 2008. The free strategy game from the creators of the Galactic Civilizations and Sins of a Solar Empire series puts players in the role of the campaign manager of either John McCain or Barack Obama in a quest ...