The Economist is tracking the contest to be America's next president. With the nation still reeling from a tragic incident at a rally in Pennsylvania where President Trump was injured in a shooting, the focus on the upcoming presidential election has intensified. One spectator is dead, two are critically injured, and a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the political landscape.
There was no shortage of people running for president when the campaign began, all laboring under the shadow of the same two men who faced off in the last election. Now, with President Trump recovering from the assassination attempt, the question of who will lead the country next has taken center stage.
The US president and his backers are scrambling to assure voters of his mental fitness after the presidential debate. Concerns about the president's health and ability to lead have been brought to the forefront, prompting a closer look at the candidates vying for the highest office in the land.
A growing number of Democrats are calling on Joe Biden to end his presidential re-election bid and step aside for a younger contender. As the race heats up, internal party divisions are becoming more pronounced, with calls for new leadership to emerge.
Donald Trump's campaign says he is “fine” after what law enforcement officials are treating as an assassination attempt during a rally. The shocking incident has raised security concerns and highlighted the volatile nature of the political climate leading up to the election.
President Joe Biden would beat former President Donald Trump by two points if the election were held today, according to a PBS/NPR/Marist poll. The shifting dynamics of the race are reflected in the latest polling data, as voters weigh their options for the future.
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