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On Labour Day, Americans enter the decisive electoral season of their lifetimes

Kamala Harris has the momentum, but don’t underestimate Donald Trump’s support. This remains a close election and either outcome is possible

Updated on: Sep 2, 2024, 06:04:01 IST
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Labour Day, the first Monday of September, historically marks the moment when the American presidential election enters its final stretch and American voters are said to begin paying attention to what’s happening in politics.

The parties have their nominees, Donald Trump for Republicans and Kamala Harris for Democrats. And the contrast couldn’t be more stark. (REUTERS)
The parties have their nominees, Donald Trump for Republicans and Kamala Harris for Democrats. And the contrast couldn’t be more stark. (REUTERS)

But given the unprecedented developments of the past 45 days — the Republican presidential nominee faced an assassination attempt; a debate debacle forced out the presumptive Democratic nominee, who also happened to be the incumbent president, from the race; the election is now between a former

 
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Prashant Jha

Prashant Jha was formerly the US correspondent and editor of HT Premium at Hindustan Times, and has also served as the newspaper's editor-views and national political chief. He is the author of 'How the BJP Wins: Inside India's Greatest Election Machine' and 'Battles of the New Republic: A Contemporary History of Nepal'.

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