First, a "golden era" was promised, then the tone became increasingly aggressive in the new president's inaugural speech. It was not unifying. Donald Trump was boastful and courted his voter base of white workers, says Dennis Goldford, professor emeritus of political science in Iowa.
World politicsJoe Biden's pardon of his son can be seen as him no longer considering himself having anything to lose, according to an expert. I would think that this is his way of saying: "Go to hell", says Professor Dennis Goldford.
WorldA civilized debate with two vice presidential candidates who avoided mistakes and statements that could have an impact on the election in November. This is how two American political scientists view the likely only debate between the Republicans' JD Vance and the Democrats' Tim Walz.
WorldMigration, muted microphones and a fabricated memory from Hong Kong. The debate between vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz offered both heated exchanges and the kind of courtesy that shone with its absence in the relationship between their bosses Trump and Harris
WorldTime and time again, Kamala Harris poked Donald Trump – who swallowed the bait and got angry. Harris, on her part, avoided answering certain questions. Exhausting and ugly, says political science professor Dennis Goldford about the election debate in the USA.
World politicsThe shooting at Donald Trump's campaign meeting can further escalate the atmosphere – and perhaps affect the election result, says the political scientist. I believe the Republicans will use this to increase support for Trump, says Professor Dennis Goldford.
World politicsUSA's President Joe Biden gave a competent impression when he met the journalists' questions, believes the American professor Dennis Goldford. But it will not calm the concern regarding his ability to campaign and win the election, he says.
WorldIn a US where 35 percent of the population sees Donald Trump as a kind of apostle of Jesus, the impending verdict could exacerbate an already dangerous polarization. But the president's opinion support will not be affected, according to political science professor Dennis Goldford.
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