Civil unrest in the age of coronavirus
The 2020 race for the White House took place in a deeply divided country, with President Donald Trump and candidate Joe Biden offering two distinct visions of America. And while …
American Expats voting from Bordeaux: mobilization, excitement and fear
Most Americans living abroad are eligible to vote but their turnout is generally very low. In 2016, out of the 250 000 Americans living in France, 170 000 were potential …
Campaigning on Social Media: The strategies, the allies and the foes
Both campaigns were very active on social media this year because of restrictions related to the Covid 19 pandemic. With social distancing guidelines, much of the typical ground campaigning techniques like …
Absentee votes: voter fraud, voter suppression and political machination
Just as millions of people across the United States are heading to the polling stations to vote in this 2020 election, it is unclear how this day will go by. …
Pence v. Harris: Choosing the right running mate
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are not the only top-billings in this race. Their running mates, Mike Pence and Kamala Harris, are also on everybody’s lips and mind. Who are …
A look at minorities, youth and women voting
Figures show that minority groups are growing in number, forcing candidates to adapt their discourse and come up with new proposals to cater to their specific needs. Between 2000 and …
In Swing States, the battle rages on
In the US presidential elections, most states follow traditional voting patterns while a handful of others are too close to call. Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, to name a …
Election polls put Joe Biden ahead of Donald Trump, but how accurate are they?
Joe Biden has been ahead of Donald Trump in most national polls since the start of the year. He even had a 10-point lead on one occasion. Here is a …
Trump’s love/hate relationship with the media
Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump tried tirelessly to bypass the press. On countless occasions, he disregarded major newspapers and networks while at the same time showing support to all and …
The fight for the Supreme Court
We’ve got the swing states on one side, and a swing lady on the other. The passing of the famous Supreme Court judge – Ruth Bader Ginsburg – was an October …
Facebook ads are the new tracts
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Iran and health care set the tempo
On February 3rd, the first caucus of the Democratic Primaries will begin in Iowa. The candidates already started to unveil their proposals, and one subject is definitely at the core …