Scotland would reject Donald Trump in a landslide, but what about America? – Angus Robertson

As Americans go to the polls today, the world is watching the presidential elections to see whether Donald Trump can beat the losing predictions or the Democrat hopeful Joe Biden is ultimately victorious.

Will Donald Trump's supporters be celebrating when the results of the US election come in or will Joe Biden triumph? (Picture: Jim Rassol/AP)

People around the world feel they have a stake in the outcome, although only US citizens are entitled to vote.

Last-minute polls indicate that Biden has maintained his advantage over Trump, with the respected RCP average indicating a steady 7.2 per cent lead.

With the result determined on a state by state basis for the Electoral College, the polls show Biden in a good position in battleground states. Record numbers of Americans have already made their choice by postal vote or at early in-person voting centres.

If the Scottish public had anything to do with it Joe Biden would be a shoo-in. Edinburgh apparently has the highest level of support for the Democrat candidate of any city in the country.

According to the poll for Politico, more than 81 per cent of the population in the Scottish capital would support the former Vice-President, while only 19 per cent would back Trump.

Amongst prominent Scots who do actually have a say, it is similarly overwhelming with the US-based stars of stage and screen Brian Cox, Alan Cox and Kevin McKidd all publicly supporting Joe Biden.

For those of us staying up this evening, we may have a long wait. Despite voting ending from 11pm our time, it may take longer than usual for the US networks to ‘call’ the results. Plenty time to get out the popcorn.

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