Chat Club Aktuell mit Julius van de Laar
In the run-up to the US election, we were able to discuss all important questions with Julius van de Laar.
- How important are TV debates?
- Can we trust the polls on the outcome of the election?
- And what role does foreign policy play in the election campaign?
Van de Laar, an expert in political strategies, gave us exciting insights into the current developments and challenges of the election campaign.
The importance of TV debates
According to Julius van de Laar, TV debates have become less important for the outcome of elections over time, especially in US politics. Nevertheless, the duel against Trump was an important moment for Kamala Harris to introduce herself to a broad audience. However, the race has now stagnated and the candidates' initial momentum has.
Van de Laar also explained how Trump manages to mobilise his base despite making absurd claims. Many Europeans question how someone who makes such statements can even be considered the most powerful man in the world. But van de Laar emphasises: ‘Perception is reality ’ - and the perception of the electorate could be a problem for the Democrats.
Foreign policy at the centre of the election campaign.
Foreign policy
Another topic that has suddenly returned to centre stage in the US election campaign is foreign policy. Donald Trump is a master at using this issue to his advantage. At the same time, the polls that are currently circulating are only of limited significance. ‘At the moment, I wouldn't dare to make a prediction about who will win this election,’ says van de Laar.
The social media strategies of the two major parties are also crucial. Van de Laar is convinced that the election will be strongly influenced by people scrolling through social networks on their smartphones. Young voters in particular, who mainly obtain their information digitally, could make the difference. ‘At the moment, I wouldn't dare to predict who will win this election,’ says van de Laar.
Central question
The central question remains: What will happen if Trump becomes president again? And who will ultimately win the race? In this insightful interview, Julius van de Laar answers all these questions and provides a fascinating analysis of