On 8 November, tens of millions of Americans will go to the polls for one of the most heavily publicised elections in global history. The political and often personal campaigns waged by Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald J Trump have united and divided opinions at home and across the world in almost equal measure. But whatever the outcome, the election will have knock-on effects in the US and across the globe, as either the nation’s first female president or one of its most prominent businessmen and television personalities take residence in the White House. Ahead of election night, academics Dr Harry Bennett, Dr David Brockington and Dr Simon Topping (all of whom have extensive experience of American history and politics) will analyse and comment on the election campaign, its historical significance and the potential ramifications once the winner is announced.
America decides
University of Plymouth academics offer their commentary and debate the main talking points ahead of the 2016 US election
