Whats Trending ? US citizens go the polls
By Phumzile Mavimbela
Election Day in the United States is officially under way. The spotlight is on the race for the White House between President Donald Trump, who is seeking a second term, and Democrat Joe Biden. The two candidates have dominated headlines and social media trends. According to AL Jezeera Early voting surged to levels never before seen in US elections – 98.7 million early votes have been cast either in person or by mail.
Among the candidates who have filed to appear on the general election ballot along with Trump and Biden on November 3 are rapper and fashion designer Kanye West, child-actor-turned cryptocurrency billionaire Brock Pierce and former coal executive Don Blankenship. But even the most high-profile independent candidates have little to no chance of showing up on enough ballots to secure the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency . Says the Indian Express.
Here's what's to know know about the center stage candidates :
Joe Biden
“If we give Donald Trump eight years in the White House, he will forever and fundamentally alter the character of this nation, who we are, and I cannot stand by and watch that happen.” Joe Biden
Has run for president twice
before.
Is known for his down-to-earth personality and his
ability to connect with working-class voters.
SIGNATURE ISSUES: Restoring America’s standing on the global stage; adding a public option to the Affordable Care Act; strengthening economic protections for low-income workers in industries like manufacturing and fast food.
Donald Trump
"Considering that we have done more than any administration in the first two years, this should be easy. More great things now in the works!” Donald Trump
Main legislative accomplishment as president: a
sweeping tax cut that chiefly benefited corporations and wealthy investors.
Was impeached by the House of Representatives for seeking to pressure Ukraine to smear his political rivals, but
was acquitted by the Senate.
SIGNATURE ISSUES: Restricting immigration and building a wall at the Mexican border; renegotiating or canceling international deals on trade, arms control and climate change; withdrawing American troops from overseas.
The world stays glued to their televisions and social media in order to see who ascends the throne.
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