Americans vote! Two assassination attempts, a former president pending trials that could send him to prison, the first African-American woman in the running and the war in Ukraine and Gaza have made the presidential race for the White House a particularly unusual campaign in the United States.
This Tuesday, millions of Americans are called for an election in which the former Republican president Donald Trump (2017-2021) and the vice president and Democratic candidate, Kamala Harris, are practically tied in voting intention.
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Campaigns have spent almost $1 billion on ads in the last week alone and are estimated to have spent more than $10 billion this cycle, almost 20% more than in 2020, according to an AdImpact analysis.
This does not count other types of unusual ‘expenses’ such as the fact that the magnate and owner of X Elon Musk, who has been a strong supporter of Trump, has given away a million dollars a day to voters who register in one of the pivotal states and Sign a covert petition in favor of the Republican campaign.
In the end, due to an unusual but already known electoral system, the elections will be decided in seven states, the so-called hinge states.
In the rest, the vote of the delegates who elect the president has already been practically decided, but it is in Wisconsin, Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Arizona and Nevada where it will be seen whether Trump returns to the Oval Office or the US has for the first time a woman president.
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**Interview with Political Analyst, Dr. Emily Carter**
**Host**: Good evening, and welcome to our special coverage of the U.S. presidential election night! Joining us now is political analyst Dr. Emily Carter. Emily, thank you for being here.
**Dr. Carter**: Thank you for having me! It’s certainly an intense election night.
**Host**: There’s so much happening right now, from tight race polls between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris to significant campaign spending. What do you think is driving the high stakes and increased funding this year?
**Dr. Carter**: We’re seeing a convergence of unprecedented events shaping this election. The legal troubles facing Trump, the historic candidacy of Kamala Harris, and global issues like wars in Ukraine and Gaza are all contributing factors. Candidates are investing heavily in advertisements and outreach because they know every vote counts, especially in swing states.
**Host**: Speaking of swing states, what makes these particular states so pivotal in this election?
**Dr. Carter**: Swing states tend to reflect a more balanced political landscape, where voters can lean either Republican or Democratic. They hold electoral votes that can ultimately swing the outcome of the election. With the races being so close, candidates focus their strategies and resources there, knowing that winning these states can clinch or lose the presidency.
**Host**: We also heard about Elon Musk’s unique strategy to incentivize voter registration in pivotal states. How does this fit into the broader campaign dynamics?
**Dr. Carter**: It’s quite extraordinary and somewhat controversial. Musk’s philanthropic approach to enticing voters transparently supports Trump’s campaign, which raises questions about ethical campaign practices. It shows the lengths to which some are willing to go to influence voter turnout, adding another layer of complexity to this election.
**Host**: what should we expect as the night progresses?
**Dr. Carter**: It’s going to be a nail-biter for sure! We should keep an eye on the results from those swing states as they begin to report in. The final tallies from these areas will likely determine who will occupy the White House for the next four years. It’s unpredictable, so stay tuned!
**Host**: Thank you, Dr. Carter, for your insights. We will continue to update viewers with the latest results as they come in.
