Cary, North Carolina: Esther and Ellen came from China in 2014. Two housewives proudly wore Trump and Vance merchandise and handed out Republican pamphlets at the Herbert Young polling place in Wake County, North Carolina, on Tuesday.
Esther said it’s a party of “secure borders, low taxes and no abortion.” Ellen added, “Don’t forget that crime is low too. We moved here from California three years ago because all the Democratic cities have become crime havens.” He praised Donald Trump as a courageous leader. “He didn’t have to do that. He’s rich. He believes in America first.” When asked if President Trump’s anti-immigration comments made them nervous, Ellen said, “Not really. No,” he answered. That’s what he says about illegal immigrants. Closed borders and national voter ID are common sense. ”
Both men described themselves as Christian evangelists and warned that under a Democratic administration, Christians would be persecuted in the United States in the same way that Christians were persecuted in China, a move that President Trump took after the election. I have advocated this during my activities. And they complained about the Democratic Party’s treatment. “Democrats are mean just because they like Trump, but Republicans are kind,” Ellen said.
Mona came from India in 1988. On Tuesday, next to Esther and Ellen, the technology consultant, along with another Indian American volunteer, proudly held up a Harris Waltz sign and handed out campaign pamphlets and lists of Democratic candidates to voters. Ta. And she said she was shocked that so many people were “voting against their own interests.” “It’s scary that so many immigrants are voting for Trump. If Republicans win, immigrants won’t be able to stay in this country within four years. What President Trump said about the ‘China virus’ and “Think about how hate crimes have increased under American Americans, and yet…” she said, looking over at Esther and Ellen.
Mona said she was surprised by the spread and success of the misinformation. “Trump lies, but he lies very simply and confidently. I blame the media. When it comes to the economy, inflation, crime, and investments, Joe Biden’s accomplishments are not well covered. But I’m still shocked that there are people here who are uneducated in terms of policy and decision-making.” She also has frustrations with Indian Americans. He claimed that Indian Americans are split 70-30 against Democrats. “A lot of people who are with Trump remember that (Narendra) Modi said, ‘Abu ki baal, Trump Sarkar,’ or that (Kamala) Harris said about Kashmir. And I ask, is this your priority when your daughter’s reproductive rights are at stake?
Two Chinese-Americans campaigned for Trump and two Indian-Americans campaigned for Harris in a predominantly white county at a polling place in a swing state in the United States. This fact not only shows the diversity within the United States, but also reveals why people hold ethnic views. It is a mistake to think of groups as homogeneous voting blocs. Their differing viewpoints illustrate the wide gulf that exists between Republicans and Democrats, and the strong value judgments they hold about each other.
HT spent several hours at an urban polling place in North Carolina, speaking with more than a dozen voters and volunteers. What is surprising, and potentially worrying for the Harris campaign, is how Trump’s political platform resonates in these diverse urban areas with high proportions of educated professionals. This is what I discovered. These are the areas Harris will need to clear if she is to take over a state that Democrats won last time under President Barack Obama and rely heavily on again this time.
Trump’s Momentum Clark is a programmer, Robin works in sales, and his son Nick works in sales. The three family members stood in line to vote and identified themselves as “Trump Republicans.”
“My values align with the party. I’m pro-life. I don’t want government control. “I want my taxes lower,” Robin said, and Clark added, “I We like small government. We want free speech. We believe in the Second Amendment.”
Nick, who appeared to be in his 20s, said he was a Republican, unlike many people his age. “Democrats are also proposing things like price gouging and rent control that would destroy the economy.” But when asked whether President Trump’s tariff proposals wouldn’t ultimately do the same thing, Nick said, “He We’re saying that because China is trying to kill us with their products.” And look at the de-dollarization efforts taking place in Brics as we speak. We must protect America. ”
HT asked three Republican supporters what they thought about the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Nick replied: But Trump didn’t instigate it. They make it sound like he was leading a riot with a pitchfork. ” his father, Mr. Clark, further emphasized, repeating a series of misinformation that has been pervasive. “It was a setup. Democrats did it to discredit Mr. Trump.”
A little behind them in line was Surender, an Indian-American doctor who had planned to vote for Trump. “We’ve had four years of Democratic administration. We all know where the economy has gone. We all know how much America’s prestige has fallen in the world. And the fact is that the track record and In terms of results, President Trump’s four years were not bad, both on the economy and on foreign policy.
Asked about Democratic criticism that President Trump could threaten American democracy, Surender flatly denied it. “You think anyone can be a dictator in America. We’re going to have another election. Trump will be older than he is now and he won’t stand up.” It is not a factor and should not be a factor in voters’ decision-making, he added.
POLITICAL HOME Eileen and Lee have been married for 40 years. “We don’t talk about politics because we want to stay married,” Irene said, frowning at her husband.
Eileen, a former art teacher, said she is a liberal who will vote for Harris because of the Democratic Party’s social policies and spending proposals. “I couldn’t choose her. She’s the default option. But Trump is dangerous, stupid and dangerous. Imagine trying to overthrow the government and start a civil war.” Mr. Lee let his wife speak and then said: But as a liberal, I like his economic and tax policies. And I don’t like the way the media maligns his supporters. That disappoints me. ”
The rift within the family extended to Republican volunteers. Elizabeth, a temporary teacher at the school, said she cooperated with Trump for two reasons. One, I felt Democrats were denigrating law enforcement officials, and two, by bringing sexuality into the classroom from a very young age, Democrats were toying with children’s futures. That is what he claimed. . “But my daughter will vote Democratic. She’s only focused on the abortion issue,” Elizabeth said with a sigh.
For Alison, another voter in line who works in the IT industry, health care was a top priority. “I’m an independent, but I lean toward the Democratic Party and I’m a liberal. I accept reason. But for me, it’s a big problem when someone tries to control and regulate the health care of my body. And… Based on what I saw four years ago, I can’t vote for Trump.”In this leafy urban area, this young woman steadily moves forward in line to exercise her right to vote. For many people in the same line, voting for Trump was a message to their political system.
