Every four years, the United States gears up for its presidential elections, a spectacle watched worldwide. Candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties take center stage, making grand promises aimed at winning over voters. From pledges to cut taxes to creating millions of jobs, these proposals often sound too good to be true.
But history shows that many of these ambitious promises are rarely fulfilled. Over the past two centuries, U.S. presidential campaigns have become more about emotional appeal than practical solutions. Candidates focus on packaging themselves attractively, turning elections into massive marketing campaigns where winning votes takes precedence over realistic policymaking.
This phenomenon, sometimes referred to as “campaign economics,” prioritizes voters’ sentiments over addressing real economic challenges. The lack of specifics in these promises means they often lack substance, leaving voters disappointed when the anticipated changes fail to materialize.
In the end, it’s the voters who pay the price, becoming the victims of this political game. As young people observing from the Global South, it raises important questions about the role of authenticity and practicality in leadership.
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