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Voter Frustration

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"America's Unwanted Choice: Trump vs. Biden Round Two"
politics2 years ago

"America's Unwanted Choice: Trump vs. Biden Round Two"

The upcoming US presidential election is met with widespread dissatisfaction as voters express frustration with the unpopularity of both candidates, Biden and Trump. Many voters feel like they are choosing between the lesser of two evils, with concerns ranging from the candidates' age and temperament to their handling of issues like the war in Gaza. Progressive voters are organizing campaigns to vote "uncommitted" or leave the ballot blank in protest of Biden's response to the war. The election is marked by a significant enthusiasm gap between the two political parties, with dire predictions and fears for the country's future shaping voters' decisions.

Leftist candidates lead as Guatemala heads to divisive run-off election.
politics2 years ago

Leftist candidates lead as Guatemala heads to divisive run-off election.

Guatemala's presidential election is headed for a run-off in August, with early results showing the center-left in the lead but also indicating widespread voter frustration over the exclusion of an early favorite. Leading candidate Sandra Torres is on track to fall well short of the 50% plus one vote needed for outright victory. The election has been dominated by international concern over corruption, and the exclusion of businessman Carlos Pineda has been criticized by the US and the EU. The stakes are high given deteriorating standards of transparency and human rights in recent years, as well as poverty, corruption, and violence.