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2024 US Election: A New Era

Analysis of the 2024 US Presidential election, highlighting its historical significance, unprecedented features, and global implications.

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Donald TrumpKamala HarrisIan KershawJoe BidenVladimir Putin

What makes Donald Trump's candidacy historically unique?: Donald Trump's candidacy is unique as he would serve two non-consecutive terms if elected, and he is the first candidate to run after being convicted, becoming the first convicted person to potentially hold office.
What makes Kamala Harris's candidacy historically significant?: Kamala Harris's candidacy is also unprecedented; she is the first female and Indian-American candidate and was selected without participating in primary elections, a rare occurrence last seen in 1968 with Hubert Humphrey.
What are the key characteristics of the 2024 election campaign?: The election is characterized by unprecedented levels of spending, exceeding \$2.5 billion, and a deeply divided electorate, with the two main candidates representing opposing Americas that no longer engage in dialogue.
What is the broader global context of the 2024 US Presidential election?: The election takes place against the backdrop of a declining US global leadership and a weakened transatlantic relationship, with the Pax Americana era considered to have ended with the invasion of Ukraine.
Why is the 2024 US Presidential election considered the first election of the 21st century?: The 2024 US Presidential election is significant because it marks the first election of the 21st century, as defined by historian Ian Kershaw, due to major technological and geopolitical shifts.

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