Author: Brian Osgood
The upcoming United States presidential race is heating up as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump gear up for a tightly contested battle just over a month before the November 5 election. The focus has now turned to the vice presidential candidates, Tim Walz and JD Vance, who are set to face off in a nationally televised debate. With Trump declining a second debate with Harris, this could be the final chance for the candidates to engage directly before the election. Differing backgrounds Walz, with a long history in elected positions and a background in education and…
As Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador prepares to leave office, the debate over his legacy is heating up. With a consistently high approval rating, AMLO has made significant strides in transforming Mexican politics during his single six-year term. Reductions in poverty Lopez Obrador’s administration has been marked by substantial reductions in poverty, labor reforms, and increased social welfare programs. However, critics argue that fiscal policy and tax collection have not been adequately addressed. Ongoing security issues While Mexico’s murder rate has seen a slight decline under AMLO, security remains a major concern with a high percentage of Mexicans feeling…
EXPLAINER A handful of US states play an outsized role in deciding presidential elections. Which are analysts watching this year? In the United States presidential election, certain states known as “swing states” hold significant importance as they have the potential to sway the outcome of the national election. These battleground states are fiercely contested and can make or break the dreams of aspiring national figures. Presidential elections in the US are not determined by the popular vote but by the Electoral College system. Therefore, swing states, where the race is narrowly contested, can play a crucial role in deciding the…
Former President Donald Trump and VP Kamala Harris are set to have their first presidential debate just weeks before the election. Originally slated to face Biden, Trump now squares off against Harris, with the race dramatically shifted in recent months. With Harris gaining momentum and Trump looking to regain ground, the stakes for Tuesday’s debate are high. Held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, the event will be moderated by David Muir and Linsey Davis of ABC News. As the candidates prepare to discuss a range of issues from the economy to foreign policy, the rules of the debate…
With the upcoming elections in Venezuela, all eyes are on President Nicolas Maduro as he seeks a third term against opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. Polls show a significant lead for Gonzalez, reflecting the fatigue among voters due to economic crisis and political repression. The election is scheduled for July 28, coinciding with the birthday of late President Hugo Chavez. Maduro’s declining popularity can be attributed to Venezuela’s economic struggles, triggering hyperinflation and mass migration. The opposition, led by Gonzalez, aims to end Maduro’s rule and improve relations with the West. However, concerns arise over Maduro’s potential refusal to accept…
United States President Joe Biden’s surprising withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race has thrown the Democratic Party into chaos just months before the election. After a lackluster debate performance against former President Donald Trump, Biden made the unprecedented decision to step aside on Sunday. Now, Democrats are scrambling to find a new nominee and revitalize their supporters in order to have a fighting chance against Trump, according to analysts. While Vice President Kamala Harris seems like a frontrunner to replace Biden, other challengers may emerge before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month. The sudden turn of events has…
As Donald Trump gears up for his re-election campaign, the choice of JD Vance as his running mate has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. Vance, a venture capitalist and senator from Ohio, represents a departure from Trump’s previous running mate, Mike Pence, signaling a shift towards hard-right politics. Despite Vance’s past criticisms of Trump, his alignment with the former president’s rhetoric on issues like the 2020 election fraud claims has won him Trump’s endorsement and support from the Republican Party. However, his background as a Trump critic could still pose a challenge in the upcoming election. Vance’s focus on…
The United States is gearing up for a political spectacle as the national party convention approaches in the midst of the 2024 presidential election cycle. With the Republican Party kicking off the event on July 15 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, all eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who is set to solidify his dominance over the party. Expectations are high as the convention will feature speeches, the nomination process, and discussions on key election issues. With 50,000 attendees, including delegates and high-profile guests, the event is a reflection of the party’s unity behind Trump. Where and when will the convention…
The recent decision by the United States Supreme Court to expand presidential immunity has raised concerns among legal experts about potential implications both domestically and internationally. The ruling, which grants “presumptive immunity” to presidential actions beyond the core constitutional functions, has sparked fears that it could further solidify a culture of impunity for acts carried out abroad. Experts emphasize that this decision could erode critical guardrails governing US foreign policy, allowing presidents to operate with minimal constraints, even in the face of potential criminal charges. A powerful shield The court’s ruling stemmed from former President Donald Trump’s broad claims to…
Nine survivors of the October 7 attacks in southern Israel have filed a civil suit against pro-Palestinian groups in the US, accusing them of providing “material support” for “terrorism” through advocacy work on college campuses. However, the defendants argue that the lawsuit is part of a broader effort to hinder free speech and target pro-Palestinian groups. The lawsuit, filed in Virginia, details how the survivors endured the attacks and lost loved ones, blaming American Muslims for Palestine and National Students for Justice in Palestine for acting as “Hamas’s propaganda division” on US campuses. This legal action is seen as part…