Pakistan, Nov. 3 -- This week the United States is headed for its biggest political showdown in modern history with an election whose outcome shall determine the West's leading state's course of direction.

While national polls suggest that the Democrats are leading the Republicans, one can't entirely rely on them given several factors such as margin of error, tilt of the electoral college and outcome in swing states that are crucial for both parties.

Since my arrival in Washington, DC over the weekend, the nation's capital is buzzing with political activities despite concerns over rising COVID-19 in adjoining states such as Virginia and Maryland. It isn't surprising to note that Joe Biden is increasingly being favoured by the public at-...