Exactly four years ago, I wrote a blog post about Kamala Harris’ historic election as the first woman and the first Black Vice President of the United States.
Harris was the running mate of Joe Biden, the Democratic candidate who defeated President Donald Trump, who was running for a second term.
Unless you’ve been living on a deserted island, you should know that Trump’s defeat caused chaos during the US electoral transition, culminating in the now-infamous Capitol Riot.
Many political commentators, analysts, and rivals predicted the end of Trump’s political career (and the end of his reality-TV like political shenanigans).
However, Trump surprised many by announcing his candidacy for the 2024 presidential campaign. He quickly emerged as the frontrunner in the Republican primaries and was officially nominated as the Republican candidate in July 2024.
Although Joe Biden announced in 2023 that he would seek re-election, his declining popularity, internal party conflicts, and concerns over his age (which Trump used to attack him) led to his decision to drop out of the race in July.
Harris was then tasked with continuing the mission that Hillary Clinton could not accomplish: becoming the first-ever female president of the USA.
Unfortunately, the suspense came to a brutal end last week. Despite a brief but re-energized campaign, Trump clinched a landslide victory and was declared the 47th president of the USA. He is now the oldest elected president and the second to win a non-consecutive term since 1893.
Here are 5 short takeaways from this campaign:
- Like the 2024 campaign, this year’s election has exposed a deeply polarized US society, resembling a tale of two countries. Furthermore, this divide has only intensified in recent years, highlighting the country’s struggles to find common ground.
- The USA has shown once again that it is not ready to elect a woman president. Despite significant progress in gender equality, the result proves that many barriers still remain for women in politics.
- The Democratic Party must go back to the drawing board. Indeed, internal conflicts and a lack of clear direction have weakened the party’s ability to unite voters around a strong candidate.
- Harris attracted significant buzz around her campaign and gained notable celebrity endorsements, yet her loss raised questions about whether it was surprising or expected. On the other hand, despite the enthusiasm, Harris struggled to connect with key voter groups, which may have contributed to her defeat.
- Social media continues to create echo chambers that influence voter perception. As a result, many voters remain entrenched in their beliefs, making it increasingly difficult to foster meaningful dialogue.
Food For thought?
Perhaps, I should dust it off and bring back the H.O.N Weekly feature. Before my hiatus, for a few months, I used to write about trending top- pop culture, current affairs, lifestyle and entertainment news.
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