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Coronavirus Fears Could Become Defining US Election Issue

Brian Padden

   The coronavirus threat has already become a political issue in the U.S.
   presidential campaign, with Democrats questioning President Donald
   Trump's credibility and competence in responding to a public health
   emergency that has also caused a sudden downturn in the U.S. economy.

   In addition, there are concerns the spreading virus could disrupt the
   election process itself, by restricting public gatherings at campaign
   rallies, political conventions and even voting sites. Traditional
   political handshaking and baby kissing could become a thing of the
   past.

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