A few weeks ago, many Americans would have guffawed at any suggestion that there could be a nail-biting finish to the November 8 presidential election. Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton had a comfortable lead in the polls, around 12 percentage points in some surveys. The campaign of Republican nominee Donald Trump had been dealt multiple blows stemming from the “Access Hollywood” tapes, where he was caught boasting about groping women without their consent. For the first time since May, Mr. Trump is leading in one major poll. No matter who wins this ugly election, America’s leaders will have to initiate an honest national conversation about reconciling its social mores.

Source: The Hindu November 02, 2016 19:53 UTC