Debate in nuclear-armed former colony fails to reassure global community
The televised face-off between the leading candidates for US president amplified widespread concerns over the state of democracy in the troubled North American nation. Efforts to restore democracy to the United States, a troubled, oil-rich former British colony with a history of political violence, may have suffered a serious setback this week after yet another chaotic presidential debate, some Americanists say. Held in the relatively stable northeastern state of Pennsylvania on the eve of the 23rd anniversary of the country’s worst terrorist attack, the debate was a chance to showcase the democratic progress the country had made since the violent, shambolic elections and attempted coup nearly four years ago. Keep reading list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Eating pets, rally mocking and ‘Abdul’: The debate’s oddest moments list 2 of 4 Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris: Will it make a difference? list 3 of 4 Harris, Biden, Trump attend 9/11 ceremony in New York City list 4 of 4 What ha...