Just ahead of U.S. election day, there is growing anticipation, as early voting surpassed 55 million ballots, and a total of 160 million are expected on election day, November 5th. The outcome of this closely contested race remains unpredictable, shares Siri Khalsa co-publisher of “The Global Alert”, a bi-weekly newsletter covering geopolitics and the 2024 US Election. Candidates are making their final appeals to sway the electorate, emphasizing their starkly different visions for America.
This election is the closest in memory and according to all sources it could go either way at this point. The candidates are making their closing arguments to voters in an effort to get voters to the polls and win the White House.
Siri Khalsa
In one corner is Kamala Harris, who entered the race just three months ago and has emphasized unity and pragmatic leadership. “It is time to turn the page on the drama and the conflict, the fear and division,” Harris declared, advocating for what she calls an “Opportunity Economy” focused on middle-class tax credits, reproductive rights, border security, and robust climate action. Her international platform emphasizes supporting Ukraine, strengthening NATO, and combating climate change.
Her opponent, Donald Trump, is leaning heavily into his familiar “America First” message. He promises drastic measures, including strict immigration controls and deportations, massive tariffs, and tax cuts for corporations. “If I win, we will quickly build the greatest economy in the history of the world,” Trump claimed, highlighting his economic agenda. His rhetoric remains charged, with vows of swift, controversial actions, including a “day one” push for extraordinary executive power. He claims he can end the wars in Gaza and Ukraine within days of taking office.
Against a backdrop of high inflation and an economy still in recovery, the campaign has largely been driven by division, hateful rhetoric, existential threats and demonizing the opposition.
Siri Khalsa
Amid an atmosphere marked by division and tension, the stakes are immense. As Khalsa has written, what happens on November 5th will reverberate across the globe, with the future president set to influence global economic stability, climate initiatives, and the strength of democracy worldwide. In this election, the world waits on the decisions of American voters.
Online Resources
Here are a few good resources to follow the US Election in detail.
- Pew Research
- Federal Election Commission
- New York Times swing state analysis
- Five Thirty Eight poll analysis
- Semafor Americana
Source: The Global Alert, a bi-weekly newsletter covering geopolitics and the 2024 US Election. The Global Alert is produced by Jeppe Kofod and Siri Khalsa.
