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S1E2: Beyond the US election, what is at stake is democracy itself: Editor Says Ep 2

Editor Says Ep 2: Beyond the US election, what is at stake is democracy itself

3:33 mins

Synopsis: Every Friday afternoon, senior editors from The Straits Times give their take on the top news of the week, why it matters and what’s next.

It’s a cliffhanger. Down to the wire. Too close to call. The US election has been a nail-biter, with President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden locked in a tight race.

Beyond this contentious election, what is at stake is democracy itself, says The Straits Times editor Warren Fernandez, given how America has been plagued with…

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