U.S. elections: will Americans fall for populism?

It’s dangerous when an anti-establishment politician comes to power because he might try to reshape the system to suit himself.

It’s also problematic when populists take charge, with promises like: “I’ll solve the war in a day,” “just stop shooting,” “a wall on the border with Mexico will solve all issues,” or “teachers will be paid $4,000.”

But the worst-case scenario is when an anti-establishment politician is not only a trashy populist but also a cynic, who doesn’t care at all and believes he “owes nothing to anyone.”

And the absolute disaster is when this politician is also a narcissist. Then, he only does nonsense but believes himself to be the greatest leader of our time.

Ukrainians have already seen what it’s like to elect "something like that," and the entire nation now stands on the brink of destruction.

For Americans, this remains a potential threat.

May God grant them the wisdom not to rush into the abyss with Trump.

What’s the situation there now?

The situation in the “swing states” at the moment:

• Arizona (11 electors): Harris - 49.1%, Trump - 48.8%; / +0.3% Harris
• Michigan (16 electors): Harris - 49.6%, Trump - 46.5%; / +3.1% Harris
• Nevada (6 electors): Harris - 48.8%, Trump - 48.3%; / +0.5% Harris
• Pennsylvania (20 electors): Harris - 50%, Trump - 48.2%; / +1.8% Harris
• Georgia (16 electors): Harris - 48.4%, Trump - 49.9%; / -1.5% Harris
• North Carolina (15 electors): Harris - 48.5%, Trump - 49.6%; / -1.1%
• Wisconsin (10 electors): Harris - 48%, Trump - 48.3%; / -0.3% Harris

If this trend holds, Trump would win three states: Georgia (16), North Carolina (15), and Wisconsin (10), totaling 41 electors.

Harris would win Arizona (11), Michigan (16), Pennsylvania (20), and Nevada (6), totaling 53 electors.

Fingers crossed for Harris.

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About the author. Viktor Bobyrenko, political scientist.

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