In US, it’s too close to call

There are 43 days left for the election to pick the leader of the world’s most powerful country, and everyone is keeping their fingers crossed. One man is, however, sure he’s already picked the winner. History professor Allan Lichtman, who claims he’s accurately predicted every White House winner from 1984, says Donald Trump is his man. That may send shockwaves to many who feel he’s quite the wrong choice as America’s next President, but the truth is this race might be too close to call. The professor’s findings, based on a study of elections from 1860 to 1980, is not a Gallup poll, but raises key issues, such as the distinct lack of charisma in the first woman to seek America’s highest office, as well as questions on the economy and foreign relations.

The nature of predictions being such, the professor does put in a rider that “given the unprecedented nature of the Trump candidacy and Trump himself, he could defy all odds and lose, even though the verdict of history is in his favour.” An election as fascinating as this one between a woman and a reality show star, who as a real estate developer is said to have the ability to sell sand to Arabs, is certain to go right down to the wire. India is also a bigger swing factor than ever, over the “Bangaloring” of jobs. About one thing there is no doubt: any result will be a harbinger of change impacting the world, but if Donald Trump does make it, the turmoil may be huge!