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As America’s highly anticipated Presidential election draws near, Rohan Dua, Executive Editor of The New Indian, took to the streets of Birmingham to capture the pulse of young American voters.
NEW DELHI: As America’s highly anticipated Presidential election draws near, Rohan Dua, Executive Editor of The New Indian, took to the streets of Birmingham to capture the pulse of young American voters. He encountered two Stanford students, Savannah and Eva, who offered thoughtful perspectives on the challenges and hopes they associated with the new administration.
Savannah, originally from Texas, shared her insights on what she feels is truly needed: “Really, everything we have to address is a heart issue. It’s not about implementing a bunch of policies in my opinion. We have to fix the heart of America.” She went on to express her wish for more kindness, saying, “I would love to see that implemented somehow because there’s so much divide in our country.”
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When asked about the previous administrations and which President had inspired them the most, Savannah responded thoughtfully, saying, “I’m not going to pick a certain individual that I think best represents America. However, I will say that whoever biblically spreads the most love, like Jesus would, that’s exactly who I think should lead.” Her comments reflected a desire for moral integrity and unity, qualities she sees as vital in the country’s leader.
The conversation then turned to the divisive rhetoric surrounding figures like former President Trump and the Biden administration. Dua asked Savannah if she agreed with Trump’s sentiments that America had become divided under Biden and Harris. She replied with a balanced view, “I think we all have hidden sins, right? So it’s not fair to pinpoint one person over the other. Trump has his things, Biden has his things. This is the world we live in.” Her answer highlighted the complexity of evaluating public figures, suggesting that both sides have flaws yet offer unique strengths.
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Eva, who joined in at this point, shared her take on both Trump and Kamala Harris. “Kamala is a very intentional person and seems kind and loving,” she began. “And Trump, in my personal opinion, accepts a lot of feedback. I’ve seen all over social media that he’ll have leaders pray over him, and I think that’s not popular nowadays, and I applaud him for that.” Her comments reflect a nuanced view, recognizing the distinct qualities each leader brings to the table.
The conversation also delved into the significance of religion in their values. Living in the “Bible Belt,” Savannah remarked, “America is one nation under God, and that’s how our country was founded.” Both Savannah and Eva shared their belief that faith should play a role in guiding national leadership. “As Christians, that’s where the Great Commission is. We’re here to spread the gospel,” Savannah explained, underlining the importance of their faith in shaping their perspectives on leadership and unity.
As the young women look forward to casting their votes, they remain hopeful for the future of their nation. “Whoever gets elected, God will have His hands on them, and I just pray that they would lead our country for the collective right,” Savannah reflected. Eva added, “God puts in power who He wants in power.” Their words, grounded in faith, resonate with a deep-seated optimism for a better, more united America.
