Five global stories to watch as the US waits for midterm election results
With the election of Donald Trump as president now just a few weeks away, the US can expect a number of events to unfold over the coming days, weeks and months. There’s even a chance that this may all be completely overshadowed.
As things stand, the American political landscape is already set for major seismic shifts. Many of the most important battles to come will take place in the final months of this year’s congressional elections.
With the election of Donald Trump as president now just a few weeks away, the US can expect a number of events to unfold over the coming days, weeks and months. There’s even a chance that this may all be completely overshadowed.
This guide will help you pick which battles and issues to pay attention to as the US moves towards a new phase of US politics. These are just some of the stories and events that may shape the next two years in Washington.
1. The next few weeks will be decisive for Trump’s chances.
In a race where the Republican candidate for the White House has promised to rip up the Affordable Care Act and undo the landmark environmental regulations that led to the Paris climate agreement, the Republicans may find themselves in a battle over the issue of immigration with the Democrats.
2. The Democratic nominee will face a choice between a progressive candidate and a centrist one.
The Democratic nominee will find herself facing tough questions over her record when voters head to the polls on Tuesday. The Democrats will be searching for the one candidate who can effectively take Trump and the Republican Party on.
Candidates who are seen as strong progressives will be competing against a candidate from the left wing who can keep the focus on the right-wing’s agenda for the next four years.
The debate will be the first step in this new political era, and will likely set the tone for future campaigns.
3. Trump and the Republicans will face an avalanche of Democratic opposition for the first time ever.
Trump will lose on a number of issues as more and more Democratic challengers are prepared to join the battle for the White House. In addition to the issues
