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Opinion

​Rein in the darkness: On a second term for Donald Trump

Republican and former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to win a second term in office after a strong showing in the 2024 election, a race that saw Democrat and current Vice-President Kamala Harris go down fighting after she entered the fray at a late stage and faced tough odds all the way. His likely win represents many firsts: at 78, he will be the second oldest person ever thus elected; he will be the first Republican to win the popular vote in 20 years; he may be only the second President to serve non-consecutive terms in 132 years; and he would certainly be the first two-time President to also have been impeached twice by Congress. Despite these facts, Mr. Trump prevailed by winning in swing States and achieving a small swing across almost all States in favour of the Republican Party...
Opinion

Make America think again

The United States of America is a country divided down the middle. Travelling across both coasts before the November 5 elections was a surreal experience. The front porch of nearly every home was eerily decorated with phantoms, skulls and cobwebs for Halloween. Many of these suburban front lawns also had signs for either Harris-Waltz or Trump-Vance in a nightmarishly neck-to-neck presidential race. In a country where neighbours rarely knock on doors unannounced, their votes too seem to differ widely. Many families, too, are now politically divided.For Democrats, this existential election is to preserve democracy. Not only are they haunted by the January 6 insurrection on Capitol by far-right Trump supporters, but also spooked by the Orwellian ‘Project 2025’. Officially, the Donald Trump ca...
Politics

Pennsylvania election results 2024: Trump gains edge in swing state critical to presidential race | World News – Times of India

Former US President Donald Trump emerged victorious in two key swing states North Carolina and California, with lead over vice president Kamala Harris in other swing states.North Carolina’s tilt toward Trump has fortified his chances, but Pennsylvania remains the “tipping point” that could determine if his comeback campaign completes its return to the Oval Office or if Harris makes history as the first female president of the United States. Pennsylvania has emerged as the most critical player among them.Check here: Pennsylvania Election ResultsThe US election system, under the Electoral College, doesn’t decide the presidency by popular vote. Instead, each state allocates electoral votes largely based on population, creating a pathway where a candidate can secure the presidency even without...
Politics

US Election Results 2024: All you need to know including key states, candidates and voting dates | World News – Times of India

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris (Picture Credit: AP) The US presidential election is in its final stretch, with Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald Trump making their last appeals to voters. Crucial swing states to watchAs Election Day approaches, attention is focused on seven swing states expected to decide the Electoral College outcome: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These states hold the majority of electoral votes needed to reach the decisive threshold of 270, making them the central battlegrounds for both campaigns.Know your candidatesIn the main contest, Republican Donald Trump is challenging Democratic candidate Kamala Harris for the presidency. Additionally, third-party and independent candidates are ma...
Politics

2024 US elections: How presidential polls unfold, breaking down road to the White House – Times of India

The 2024 US presidential election, slated for November 5, is already shaping up to be one of the year’s most significant global political events. Every four years, the United States embarks on a unique election process with several stages, culminating in the final decision on who will lead the nation. Here’s a breakdown of the path that candidates must navigate to reach the White House.Primary elections and party nominationsThe journey begins with primaries and caucuses, where political parties select their nominees. Each state holds its own primary or caucus, awarding delegates who pledge support for specific candidates. The goal for each candidate is to amass enough delegates to secure their party’s nomination at the national convention. By the end of the convention, each party’s candida...
Business

Want To Sound Cool On US Election Day? Here’s Simple Broken Down Version Of US Prez Poll

India recently held the world's largest democratic exercise with the successful conduct of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Despite the vast scale of India's parliamentary polls—encompassing millions of voters, extensive resources, and significant security and logistical challenges—the process of electing the Prime Minister is relatively simple and easy to understand. In each of the 543 parliamentary constituencies, voters cast their ballots for their preferred party. Once all the votes are tallied, the party with the most winning candidates forms the government, and its leader is declared the Prime Minister. In contrast, the US presidential election process, held every four years, is more complex. To make it easier to understand, let’s break it down step-by-step, so you can explain the proce...
Business

Want To Sound Cool On US Election Day? Here’s Simple Broken Down Version Of US Prez Poll

India recently held the world's largest democratic exercise with the successful conduct of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Despite the vast scale of India's parliamentary polls—encompassing millions of voters, extensive resources, and significant security and logistical challenges—the process of electing the Prime Minister is relatively simple and easy to understand. In each of the 543 parliamentary constituencies, voters cast their ballots for their preferred party. Once all the votes are tallied, the party with the most winning candidates forms the government, and its leader is declared the Prime Minister. In contrast, the US presidential election process, held every four years, is more complex. To make it easier to understand, let’s break it down step-by-step, so you can explain the proce...