As America votes, it’s also worth thinking about what else is at stake apart from the Presidency. In this election, the entire House of Representatives and 34 seats in the Senate are also up for grabs to make up a new Congress. It means thousands of candidates are stating a case across America at the same time as Trump and Harris are making theirs.
The Congresswoman, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is using her social media to reach out in a mixed-message campaign, to not just win back her seat but also spread an anti-Trump, pro-America agenda. The slick messaging is intermixed with shots of fresh-faced supporters at events, demonstrating a fervor behind a radical agenda to transform America.
The debate Trump started by his 2016 candidacy and fueled by his Presidency has featured such politicians heavily. He’s faced constant criticism by them for key policies. He’s challenged over legitimacy and credibility. He’s also rebuffed persistently in person and over media channels for his presentation style, off the cuff comments, and backstory.
