The U.S.
The 2020 Presidential Election
Nearly 100 million Americans voted early in the 2020 presidential election, a historic moment not only for the U.S. but for the entire world.
With just a few hours to go until states begin to call their winners, thousands of voters are still heading to the polls, determined for their voices to be heard.
So, why is this election one of the most notable in history? It’s the first time that early voting has been permitted in the U.S. While voting is a right, yet is not compulsory, with only one day a year for over 250 million people to cast their vote arguably takes that right away from a large percentage of the population.
Next, the election is being held amidst a global pandemic with the time-frame of a Covid-19 vaccine still unclear.
If Joe Biden is elected it will be the first time that a woman has held office, in his Vice President Kamala Harris, not only is Ms. Harris female, she ‘s a woman of color.
And, if Mr. Biden prevails he will be the oldest President to be sworn into office, overtaking the current record held by President Donald Trump.
Words: Alice I’Anson 2020
Cover Image: Google Images 2020
The 2020 presidential campaign has been nothing short of a spectacle. From ads criticizing the pandemic response, to digging up old legislature to discredit the candidates and of course the very first presidential debate that left many speechless, at what was more like an episode of a reality TV show than a political debate.
Tensions are high across the country and the nation is preparing for riots, no matter who wins. In Washington, D.C. and New York City storefronts are being boarded up with plywood. Why? This is modern America, it’s a democracy. Citizens have the right to vote and with that comes the expectation that the majority wins. While violence during presidential campaigns isn’t unprecedented it is rare. The next few hours will keep everyone on their toes and regardless of the outcome this election will no doubt go down in history.