JWs like other religious movements thrive on feelings of national insecurity and the myth of being surrounded by a dangerous world --- "critical times, aren't they?" The growth of JWs in the States may be a consequence of 8 years George W. Bush with his insistence on defence policy etc. As I tried to show in a previous thread JWs have a poor growth potential in Europe where these feelings are less prevalent (except for the increasing immigrant areas) --- Critical times, you're kidding, right?
Are things about to change with Hillary or Barack? JWs may have won the early primaries but the final nomination? --- I don't think so.