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UK Elections: They’re Not Like Ours! Plus, the Messy Family Behind Paramount

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British and American Elections Contrasted

The chapter provides a detailed comparison between British and American elections, highlighting the differences in campaign length, advertising methods, election costs, counting processes, and the influence of American presidents on UK elections. It explores historical overlaps between UK and US elections, mentioning instances of covert cooperation between British and American political parties, and how tactics like rebranding were used by the British Labour Party and the US Democratic Party in the 90s. The chapter also discusses the impact of British political influence on American campaigns, with a focus on an example involving Joe Biden and Neil Kinnock, and speculates on potential interactions between the UK's Labour Party and Biden's approach to politics.

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