| With the 2020 election right around the corner, voters find themselves in a tough place of not knowing who to vote for. Several members of the Democratic Party are struggling with the Democratic candidate, Joe Biden, just as much as our current President, Donald Trump. In an NPR interview, three individuals of color highlight their thoughts on our current situation as a nation, and their upcoming plans for the election. |
On a scale of 1-10 the interviewees were asked to rate their enthusiasm about voting for Biden. Pastor Carl Day, an African American male, gave a 2-3. Parul Kumar, a student at the University of Chicago, said she was a 1-2, maybe 3 on a good day. Lastly, Adrienne Smith Walker, an African American female in her mid 40s, rated her enthusiasm for Biden a 0. The reasoning behind their given ratings differ but essentially they all feel that the given candidates are not fit for the job. They are concerned about the future of our country in either man's hands. Even with Kamala Harris as Biden's running mate, they feel that this is a push to gain the African American vote not feeling it is authentic or genuine. Pastor Carl Day said that the Biden/Harris campaign "reeks" yet he still leans toward the democratic side for his vote.
What does our current political situation say about American democracy? If voters are left to settle with the two given candidates, there is an issue with America. Our country was built on freedoms that allowed us to vote for the best possible person, but maybe we don't have the best option right now. The two political parties we currently have differ greatly in political agendas, ideas, and presentation. Because the two parties have very little common ground, voters are left with an extreme decision that could lead to future failure. Perhaps a third party would ease political tension, bring compromise, and meet the needs and wants of the American people.
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1 comment:
I think in the 2020 election, similar to the 2016 elections, a lot of voters from both sides are finding themselves settling. There are often a lot of great third party candidates that bolster values and reputations that many voters would better align with. Many voters rationalize voting for their party because they feel a vote for a third party candidate would just be a waste of a vote. I wonder if third party candidates could better mobilize if people would be best represented or if people would still end up with a bipartisan candidate that they feel like they settled for.
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