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2020 US Presidential Election: America’s Desperate Wake-up Call
In the last few months, it has become increasingly apparent to me that America needs to change. The current presidency has ushered in a new era of politics. Whether you like it or not, that depends on which side of the aisle or divide you stand.
The last three years changed the political landscape. Trump’s election win proved that populism has become more popular around the world. Of course, this coincides with the Brexit referendum that saw the United Kingdom vote to leave the European Union. Now, we are approaching another election — a pivotal moment for many.
The 2020 Presidential election should not focus on Republicans or Democrats. Instead, we should focus on the fact that neither party can satisfactorily change the current landscape. Around 60 Democrats and potentially House speaker Pelosi push for impeachment. Many Republicans like Senator Lindsey Graham or Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell focus on Trump winning the presidency as evidenced by Graham’s proclamation to move on from the Mueller Report and McConnell’s claim of presidential harassment.
Whether you are a Democrat pushing for impeachment or a Republican that enjoys the Trumpian style of conservatism, either side is not winning. The deadlock in Washington, failure of foreign policy, and America’s position…
