American politics
Why a candidate with the most votes can lose in the US election
Citizens of the United States will vote to elect their next president on November 5. However, it is possible that the candidate who receives the most votes may not be declared the winner. The US democracy has some unique aspects that raise various questions. For a long time, the United States has portrayed its democracy as exemplary, particularly after achieving independence or removing autocratic leaders, serving as a model for countries rebuilding their democracies. Today, while Democrats embrace the idea of a multicultural democracy, Republicans are trying to revive the old white supremacy to make the country great again. As a result, the concepts of multicultural democracy and white supremacy are now at a conflicting juncture.
How Thomas Nast’s donkey and elephant became symbols of US election
On November 5, the United States will hold its 60th presidential election. Who will win this time? The donkey or the elephant? If you are unfamiliar with the presidential candidates' symbols in U.S. elections, you might wonder why these animals are even mentioned. But here’s the story: the donkey represents the Democrats, and the elephant represents the Republicans. But could a donkey really be a party symbol? If it were a tiger and an elephant, it might seem more fitting. Yet, for over 150 years, Democratic presidential candidates have been represented by the donkey.
New dynamic: Kamala Harris vs. Trump in presidential election
A recent shooting incident at a Donald Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, indicates that the time has come to raise a strong voice against political violence in the United States. It is still unclear what the political beliefs of the shooter at Trump's rally were. The Secret Service has confirmed that Trump is safe, but at least one person attending the rally and the suspected attacker have been killed. This incident suggests that the frequency of untoward incidents is likely to increase during the election year. This is particularly concerning as election-related officials continue to fear ongoing threats and violence.
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