[In the Public Square] US elections: What’s at stake

What are some of the highlights of an election that is consequential for the rest of the world? It is Tuesday evening, Noember 3, in the United States as we record this episode; the results are not yet all in, but it is clear that a Democratic sweep, a Blue Wave, is washing over Trumplandia tonight. What are some of the highlights of an election that is consequential for the rest of the world? And what, really, is at stake? In this new episode of In the Public Square, Rappler columnist John Nery is joined by Arjan Aguirre, assistant professor of political science at the Ateneo de Manila University and has served as consultant for national elective campaigns in the Philippines. He is also pursuing a PhD in political science at Pittsburg. Catch the episode on Wednesday, November 4, at 8 pm.– Rappler.com How does this make you feel? Loading