Dr Leslie Vinjamuri argues the election shows Americans care deeply about their democracy 6/8

Dr Leslie Vinjamuri speaks in opposition of the motion that This HOuse Believes America is a Failing Democracy.

This is the sixth speech of eight.

Dr Vinjamuri is Professor of International Relations at SOAS Univsersity of London. She is also Director of the US & Americas programme at Chatham House.

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