A new beginning to an era of hope


Balanced narrative: Biden will have to be mindful of the gulf between centrists and progressives in his own party. — AP

In a country polarised not only by politics, the journey of the next four years for Americans could well define the next forty.

AS Malaysians know from personally experiencing the 14th general election in May 2018 and the Sheraton Move in February 2020, changes in the executive branch can cause unrestrained euphoria and doleful mourning in equally hyperbolic measure. Supporters proclaim the dawn of a hopeful era; detractors declare the end of the world.

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