US Presidential Election Sparks Chaos: Early Voting Begins Amid Controversy and Fears of a Dark Past Revival
US Presidential Election: Early Voting Begins Amid Chaos
Early in-person voting has begun in several states, including Virginia, South Dakota, and Minnesota, marking the start of the US presidential election.
Voters have been flocking to polling places, with many eager to cast their ballots in the highly contested election.
The rate of early voting has been on the rise in US elections, with a staggering 69% of voters casting their ballots early in the presidential election four years ago.
However, this year’s election has been marked by unprecedented chaos, with multiple variables at play, including two assassination attempts and a law introduced to strengthen the security of presidential candidates.
Trump’s Controversial Comments
Despite the chaos, Trump has been causing trouble for himself with unreasonable claims, including comments about eating dogs and cats.
Furthermore, Trump has been criticized for supporting Mark Robinson, the current governor of North Carolina, who has made comments advocating for the revival of slavery.
Robinson, who is running for governor of North Carolina, a swing state, has been accused of making sexually explicit comments on a porn site and calling former President Obama a “communist.”
Harris’s Challenges
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is also facing challenges, despite receiving support from big stars like Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, and Taylor Swift.
Harris has been evaluated as having won the debate, but her approval rating remains unchanged, leaving her with a tough road ahead in the battleground states.
If she fails to raise her approval rating, there is a possibility of a ‘Hillary nightmare’, where she wins the overall vote but loses in the Electoral College.
Conclusion
The US presidential election is shaping up to be one of the most chaotic in history, with multiple variables at play and controversy surrounding both candidates.
As the election heats up, voters will be watching closely to see how the candidates respond to the challenges ahead.
This is Jaeyong Kim from MBC News in Washington.
Video coverage: Taehyo Kim (Washington) / Video editing: Cheongyu Park