Thread by @maryftz, In 2016, I first realised something weird was happening in US election [...]

In 2016, I first realised something weird was happening in US election when my grandma told me she was voting for her dog.

This time round, what are we missing?

I’m travelling across Pennsylvania, Ohio and Mitch McConnell’s heartland of Kentucky to try and find out. (Thread)

Recently, I spoke with a proudly LGBT man who backs legal abortion and believes in climate change.

He's registered in Florida, and guess who he's voting for?

(There's a twist at the end) https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/why-im-voting-for-donald-trump/

Why I’m voting for Donald Trump

I voted for Barack Obama twice, then reluctantly for Trump. This time I’m more convinced he’s the right choice. Here’s why.

https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/why-im-voting-for-donald-trump/

What does this election really tell us about America?

Here’s my @openDemocracy colleagues @AdamRamsay @AnthonyBarnett's take https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/behind-trumps-lies-is-a-hard-truth-about-the-us/

Behind Trump’s lies is a hard truth about the US

And under Biden’s truths is a lie.

https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/behind-trumps-lies-is-a-hard-truth-about-the-us/

And here’s the excellent @DemoAbierta on why Biden dancing to 'Despacito' or Clinton claiming she always carries a bottle of hot sauce is her bag is not - and never will be - enough. https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/democraciaabierta/us-election-latinos-lean-democratic-but-biden-cant-take-their-vote-for-granted/

US election: Latinos lean Democratic, but Biden can’t take their vote for granted

Democratic candidates must focus on policy and address the specific issues affecting Latino communities if they want to continue to count on their support.

https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/democraciaabierta/us-election-latinos-lean-democratic-but-biden-cant-take-their-vote-for-granted/

And here are all the top-notch @_ourEconomy podcasts which dig deeper into why the US is such an unjust, unequal hot mess.

(Kudos to @L__Macfarlane, @aaronwolfwhite, @freddiestuart12 and Laura Basu( https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/oureconomy/ourvoices-podcast/

ourVoices podcast

ourVoices is a podcast from openDemocracy which explores the ongoing crisis of our economic system – and promotes intelligent debate about what should replace it.

https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/oureconomy/ourvoices-podcast/

We'll be bringing you much more every day of US #Election2020

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