While all eyes are on the US elections, we should also wonder why far-right firebrands are enjoying strong support in other democracies particularly in Europe. Trump campaigned on a strong anti-immigrant rhetoric, so it’s puzzling that, by most accounts, he enjoys significant support among Filipino-Americans. Pundits have credited Trump’s strong showing to the information multiverse that allows him to twist the narrative to suit his needs, with his voters accessing chiefly information aligned with their views. Voters tend to pick candidates with a strong message addressing these concerns. Rodrigo Duterte promised to eradicate the drug menace within six months of becoming president, by replicating what he accomplished (he claims) in his home city of Davao.

Source: Philippine Star November 05, 2024 19:01 UTC