Here we are. As per tradition, elections in the United States are held on the first Tuesday of November, so today, depending on the different time zones present between the various American states, the polls will open for one of the most controversial and hard-fought elections ever which they see former President Donald Trump competing for the Republicans and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democrats. It will be a duel to the last vote as all the findings are within the margin of error that could disprove their prediction. However, the “perception” of a slight advantage for the former president remains, even if the democratic candidate has recovered positions in the last three days.
Vote in the balance, we are looking for signs of all kinds. Trump will win the presidential elections and return to the White House, this is the prediction that comes from Thailand from Moo Deng, a pygmy hippopotamus just four months old and already a very famous social media star for his ‘performances’. Moo Deng had no doubts when it came to choosing between two bowls of fruit that were offered to her in the zoo to decide who will be the winner of Election Day. The video, with Moo Deng choosing to taste the meal with the name of the Republican candidate (in the local language), leaving out the one with the name of Kamala Harris, was released on X from the Khao Kheow Open Zoo, in central Thailand.
But it is the Americans who vote, who have already started in recent weeks, through the channels made available by their state of residence. To date, over 78 million eligible voters have already expressed their preference, in states such as California, Texas, Florida and Colorado. It must be said in this regard that early voting turnout is decreasing compared to 2020 levels, in fact throughout the country, this year there were many fewer voters who chose to vote before election day compared to the elections of 2020 held during the pandemic.
Four years ago, more than 110 million Americans voted early in person or by mail, or about 70% of all those who cast ballots in that election. Kamala Harris spoke in Philadelphia for her last rally before the election. “We will win,” he proclaimed, “because when you know what your beliefs are, you know what you are fighting for.” For the vice president, “America is ready for a new beginning,” she said, launching a new appeal for national unity. Harris’ latest speech was a repetition of those delivered in recent weeks, which placed the issues of social justice and women’s rights at the center, starting with the right to abortion, with the promise to restore it at a federal level.
For his part, speaking in Pittsburgh, Donald Trump stated that “Over the last four years, Americans have suffered one catastrophic failure, one betrayal and one humiliation after another.” “We must not settle for weakness, incompetence, decline and decadence,” he shouted to fans to whom he promised, if elected, to “solve all the problems our country is facing. I will lead America, and with it the entire world, to new heights of glory.” The audience exploded with joy when the Republican candidate said that the country should say to Kamala Harris: “You’re fired”, his phrase from “The Apprentice”, the reality show that made him a star. At a second rally held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the tycoon also received the support of two Muslim mayors in the region, who invited Arab-Americans to support Trump by pointing the finger at the Democratic administration’s Middle Eastern policy. “We are assembling the largest and broadest coalition in American political history. It includes record numbers of Arab and Muslim voters in Michigan, who want peace – we read in a post released in the last few hours on X – They know that Kamala and her warmongering cabinet will invade the Middle East, with millions of Muslims killed and start the Third War world. Vote for Trump and restore peace.”
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**Interview: Analyzing Moo Deng’s Election Prediction and the 2024 U.S. Elections**
**Host:** Welcome back to our segment on elections and predictions. Today, we have Dr. Emily Carter, a political analyst, joining us to discuss the unexpected role of a baby hippo named Moo Deng in this year’s election predictions, as well as the current dynamics of the 2024 U.S. presidential race. Welcome, Dr. Carter!
**Dr. Carter:** Thank you for having me!
**Host:** So, to kick things off, Moo Deng has become a viral sensation by supposedly predicting that former President Donald Trump will win the elections by choosing between two bowls of fruit. What do you make of such unusual forms of election predictions?
**Dr. Carter:** It’s fascinating and, quite frankly, a little absurd! While a baby hippo’s choice between fruit bowls can’t substitute solid electoral analysis, it reflects our current culture—people are looking for signs anywhere they can find them. This quirky phenomenon draws attention and can influence public sentiment in surprising ways.
**Host:** It certainly grabs attention! Speaking of attention, the 2024 election seems to be quite contentious with Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris leading their parties. The latest reports suggest that voter turnout for early voting is lower than in 2020. How do you see that affecting the election outcome?
**Dr. Carter:** Early voting patterns can be indicative of overall turnout. The decrease in early voting this year compared to 2020, when many opted to vote early due to health concerns during the pandemic, might suggest a shift in voter engagement. It’s crucial for both campaigns to galvanize their bases as Election Day approaches, but lower early turnout could mean closer races on polling day itself.
**Host:** Trump appears to have a slight advantage according to some forecasts despite the competitive nature of the election. Do you think Moo Deng’s prediction mirrors any real sentiments among voters?
**Dr. Carter:** Moo Deng’s prediction is more novelty than reality, but it could mirror some voters’ yearning for a decisive outcome. On a more serious note, public perception often sways with media narratives. If Trump is seen as having the momentum in the days leading up to the election, that might influence undecided voters who want to be on the ‘winning’ side.
**Host:** That makes sense. Lastly, Vice President Harris has emphasized themes of unity and social justice in her campaigning. How do you think these issues resonate with voters this time around?
**Dr. Carter:** These are foundational issues for many Democratic voters. However, how they’re received can vary greatly by demographic and geographic factors. In key battleground states, economic concerns may take precedence. Harris’s strategy of calling for unity could resonate in communities feeling divided, but it’s all about execution and whether voters perceive a genuine change or progress in these areas.
**Host:** Thank you, Dr. Carter, for sharing your insights! It’s interesting to see how a baby hippo has found a moment in the political spotlight, even amidst serious issues.
**Dr. Carter:** Thank you! It’s always a pleasure to discuss the intertwining of culture and politics.
**Host:** And that wraps up our discussion on election predictions, both serious and whimsical. Stay tuned for more updates on the election as we get closer to the ballots being cast!
