2020 Election Rhetoric: Confrontation Vs. Neighborliness

Professor Burke discusses the potential for real change and equal opportunity in the US, highlighting the multicultural nature of current protest movements and the shift from top-down to bottom-up power. She addresses the challenges of measuring transformational change and the varied responses across US states. The discussion also covers the potential impact on the upcoming US elections, contrasting Trump's divisive approach with Biden's focus on reconciliation and neighborliness.

What aspect of recent protest movements in the U.S. gives hope for transformational change?

• The multicultural nature of the protests

• The reduction in police violence

• The involvement of international communities

• The support from political leaders

How can transformational change be measured according to the discussion?

• Through public opinion polls

• By comparing with other countries

• Through the results observed in 12 months

• By setting specific targets

What is a key difference in governance between the U.S. and countries like the UK?

• The U.S. has a more centralized government

• The UK has a national response due to top-down power

• The UK has a more decentralized government

• The U.S. relies on bottom-up power

What is Trump's strategy for the upcoming election as discussed?

• Building a coalition through reconciliation

• Promoting economic policies

• Focusing on international relations

• Mobilizing support through divisive tactics

What preference do historians believe Americans might have in the upcoming election?

• Neighborliness over confrontation

• Confrontation over cooperation

• Economic growth over social issues

• International alliances over domestic policies