Topic: Joe Biden
Trump-Biden presidential debates more than just politics — key moments from the past events
US Presidential debates are an entertaining opportunity for voters to learn about the candidates, see how likeable they are and learn about their politics on certain issues.
Why Biden has the upper hand over Trump in expectations game for tomorrow’s debate
First debates are often a trap for incumbent presidents, who have less time for practice than their rivals. Moreover, aides have prepared Biden for Trump’s likely attacks on his family.
Joe Biden maintains 10% point lead over Donald Trump in Washington Post-ABC poll
The margin is statistically unchanged from the 12-point gap in the Washington Post and ABC’s August survey, which was taken before both parties held their conventions.
Trump refuses to commit to peaceful transfer of power if Biden wins
Trump has been criticizing the legitimacy of mail-in voting, which is being offered in a number of states as officials seek to limit the spread of the Covid at packed polling places.
How Biden could avoid Obama’s biggest Iran mistake
Resistance to nuclear deal with Iran runs deep in American politics. Ignoring that reality brought us to this sorry pass. That mistake should not be repeated.
US presidential candidate can win even without majority of popular vote. Here’s why
The US presidential election works on a winner-takes-all principle, similar to India's elections, but the electoral college is the crucial difference.
Supreme Court pick is a chance for Trump to curry favour as campaign funds pour in for Biden
Supreme Court nomination fight will dominate the closing 6 weeks of the campaign, and how each candidate navigates the terrain could ultimately decide the race for the White House.
Biden’s $466 mn bankroll tops Trump by $141 mn — unprecedented financial edge for a challenger
Democratic donor enthusiasm, further energised by selection of Kamala Harris as running mate, ensures Joe Biden has $141 mn more in bank than Trump's $325 mn at the end of August.
Kamala Harris could play prominent role in fight against Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
Biden campaign will look for Harris to aggressively question whoever Trump picks & display prosecutorial skills she honed as California attorney general & San Francisco district attorney.
Indian markets could emerge as one of Asia’s biggest beneficiaries from US election
A UBS analysis of the potential US election impact on a dozen of Asia Pacific’s biggest markets puts India as a winner, irrespective of the outcome.
The curious case of Nitish Kumar — 87% anger, 100% victory
In the supposedly most-politicised state in India, people say they don’t have ‘options’ this election.
RBI reschedules Monetary Policy Committee meeting, new dates to be announced soon
The panel was scheduled to meet for three days beginning 29 September for RBI's bi-monthly monetary policy review. RBI did not give any reason for rescheduling the meet.
Defence
Govt scraps offset policy for govt-to-govt deals, allows leasing of defence equipment
The new Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, which was unveiled by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Monday and kicks in on 1 October, also cuts down procurement time.
Partners dispensable in Modi-Shah construct if they do not bring additional votes
In the Modi-Shah construct, if partners do not bring additional votes, they are dispensable. However old or loyal, either they become supplicants, or die.