Americans are voting in a historic presidential election that could shape world politics for years to come. More than 160 million voters are expected to cast their votes today, Tuesday, 5 November.
Yet, instead of focusing on their platforms, both candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, have resorted to mudslinging. While voters want to hear about how they will improve the economy, protect democracy and national security and manage immigration, these issues are not making the headlines.
Instead, candidates have resorted to personal attacks in a presidential campaign considered one of the most vicious in US history. Americans say they are increasingly appalled by the race. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, 79% of registered voters say they are not proud of the system, while 71% describe the campaigns as negative, and 62% think the candidates didn't focus enough on their policies.
While their presidential campaigns have been heavily criticised, they are anything but boring. Around 68% of voters think they have been action-packed, compared to 30% who thought they were dull. Yet, given the long duration of the presidential campaign—which started long before the first primaries and caucuses in January of this year—many people will be glad when the race is finally over.
