In 2024 some of the major western powers have or are due to have elections. In the UK the expected Labour landslide, overturning 14 years of Conservation rule came to pass. In France the prospect of a far-right government was scuppered at the last minute by a left-wing coalition. In the USA however, the twists and turns that have characterised presidential campaign would stretch the most implausible Aaron Sorkin script.
The repeat run-of 2020 candidates incumbent Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump. The contest was neck and neck when the Biden campaign was rocked by his disastrous debate performance where his mental acuity came under the spotlight. Then there was the assassination attempt on Donald Trump that many pundits believe guarantees his victory in the November poll. It has also ostensibly flipped the narrative that he presents an “existential threat to democracy” activated through his Project 2025 agenda. Yet at the same time Trump is also said to have increased his support among Black voters, particularly men.
Now amid internal wranglings in the Democratic Party Biden has dropped out of the race and endorsed Kamala Harris although former president Barack Obama has yet to do so, prolonging the uncertainty in an already convoluted race.
While there are differences over Ukraine and NATO both parties support Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza and for many MAGA essentially means maintaining the USA’s foreign policy status quo. Moreover, Trump’s previous term ostensibly did little to reign in the ravages of U.S.Empire.
USA Election: What is going on?
1) Is Trump’s victory now guaranteed or is he an “existential threat to democracy”?
2) Who shot him and why?
3) Is he really increasing support among Black voters?
4) Does Kamala Harris stand a chance, if nominated?
5) Whoever wins, will they simply prolong U.S.Empire?
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Bro. Ldr. Mbandaka: Resident guest who is Spiritual Leader of the Alkebu-Lan Revivalist Movement and an Afrikan-Centred Education Consultant. Bro. Ldr is a veteran activist of over 40 years standing, a featured columnist in The Whirlwind newspaper and author of Mosiah Daily Affirmations and Education: An African-Centred Approach To Excellence.
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