After candidates are chosen for their political parties, they travel across the country to campaign and explain their ideas to society. In the final weeks of the election, they engage in debates that give voters a chance to see their candidates face off and answer questions. In the end, a candidate who receives 270 electoral votes is declared president-elect and their running mate is elected vice president. The winning candidate must have a majority of the electoral votes in at least five states to win.
The Democratic party is characterized by its use of the color blue and is associated with progressive ideals such as increasing social services, supporting minority rights, and reducing corporate profits. The Republicans, on the other hand, are associated with the color red and promote conservative ideals such as lower taxes, shrinking government and supporting gun rights.
One of the biggest issues in the presidential race is the fact that most voters, especially those outside of battleground states, know almost nothing about the candidates. As a result, a single event could change the course of the race.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s first (and possibly only) debate shifted the dynamic in dramatic fashion. Unlike in previous debates, Harris delivered sharp, focused answers designed to show how she differs from Trump. She also used facial expressions to convey that she found many of his answers ridiculous or amusing. Whether it was enough to boost her fortunes remains to be seen.