Last Post: Will Trump measure up to expectations of maturity?

Maybe the results of the US election show that the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t know. That’s how the vote went, and the way America will go with much of the so-called free world riding on its coat-tails, including Australia.

Stephanie Summers, North Turramurra, NSW

Will Joe Biden remember to pardon Hunter Biden before he leaves office? Jill Biden will have to remind him.

Alexander Haege, Tamarama, NSW

The decision of Joe Biden to seek a second term sealed the win for Donald Trump. It meant there was no primary contest to select the best Democratic candidate and no time to road-test a persuasive message for the party.

Alan Payne, South Fremantle, WA

Did I detect a spring in Joe Biden’s step and a sparkle in his ageing eyes as he addressed the nation after the election? After all, he will go down in history as the only person who was able to beat Donald Trump in a presidential election.

Julie Winzar, Palm Beach, Qld

It is extraordinary that the US has not produced a female president, whereas Britain has had three female prime ministers.

Roseanne Schneider, Toowoomba, Qld

The $64,000 question is, will Trump as president second time around show experience, maturity and a measured approach, or will he believe he is infallible and behave like a despot?

David Gall, Panorama, SA

The Democrats are tearing themselves apart blaming each other for their loss. Their problem should be easy to solve. If your candidate is an amateur with limited experience and no policies competing against an experienced professional with positive plans, losing the battle should not be a surprise.

R. Watson, Sunnybank Hills, Qld

Where will Kevin Rudd’s next job be where he can display his outstanding diplomatic skills?

Geoff Farnell, Buderim, Qld

I do hope Kevin Rudd gets an upgrade during his flight back to Australia.

Jeff Stokes, Largs Bay, SA

Kamala Harris’s concession speech was graceful and dignified. She has revived the tradition of peaceful transfer of power, broken by Donald Trump in 2020.

Kenneth Gregson, Swansea, Tas

Johannes Leak has nailed it: Trump, headlights and the wet lettuce (Daily Cartoon, 8/11). Brilliant.

Jennifer Davis, Molong, NSW