News analysis

A momentous week that could decide direction of US politics

Stakes are high as Georgia holds run-off polls and Biden's win faces challenge in Congress

The two runoffs in Georgia will decide whether President-elect Joe Biden and the Democratic Party control the Senate. PHOTO: AFP
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

The United States faces a torrid week, with two events that would normally be relatively uneventful assuming great significance this year - Senate run-off elections in Georgia tomorrow, and a joint session of Congress in Washington on Wednesday.

The two run-offs in Georgia will decide whether President-elect Joe Biden and the Democratic Party control the Senate.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 04, 2021, with the headline A momentous week that could decide direction of US politics. Subscribe