Explore the aftermath of the 2020 US presidential election in this 43-minute video featuring Associate Professors Andrea Carson, Tom Daly, and Tim Lynch from the University of Melbourne. Analyze the ongoing vote count, potential outcomes, and implications for the USA and the world. Delve into topics such as voter suppression, gerrymandering, electoral reform, media influence, polling accuracy, and the divisiveness of Trump's presidency. Examine Biden's potential legacy, immigration policies, and the altered political landscape. Consider the impact of COVID-19 on the election and discuss whether a Biden presidency would represent a counterrevolution or a "Trump-light" approach. Gain insights into the challenges facing American democracy and the future of the political system in this comprehensive analysis of an unprecedented election.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Its Bidens to lose
How volatile are elections
Silver linings
American democracy
Voter suppression
gerrymandering
electoral reform
the free media
social media
the polls
reframing the questions
the divisiveness of Trump
what would Biden do
power in absolute terms
Bidens legacy
Immigration
Altered political system
Counterrevolution or Trump light approach
Democratic failure
If Covid wasnt a pandemic
Taught by
The University of Melbourne
