Georgia, USA: With the 2024 U.S. Presidential election approaching, Georgia, a state with a history as varied as the 1996 Olympics it once hosted is once again under the spotlight. As part of his reporting from Atlanta, Georgia, Executive Editor Rohan Dua of The New Indian took to the streets to gauge the local mood in this battleground state.
Here, sentiments are divided, and voters are weighing their options carefully. One such voter, Andrew, a customer service executive, spoke passionately about his reasons for supporting former President Donald Trump.
When asked if he felt the American economy had strengthened since Trump left office, Andrew shared his perspective on the impact of the Biden-Harris administration. โFrankly, I think the economy was better under Trump but every person, when they go to the polls, has to look at the bigger picture. Surely some will vote with their wallets. But the bigger picture is the bigger one.โ
Andrewโs comments reflect a sentiment among some Georgia voters who feel economic stability was stronger under Trumpโs leadership. However, his reasoning extends beyond just the state of the economy.
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He expressed concern about a concept widely discussed in recent years: the โdeep state.โ This theory, often supported by Trump and his allies, suggests that bureaucratic agencies wield influence beyond the democratic process and may even interfere in elections.
Andrew commented, โThere is a concept of a deep state here, which Trump is a supporter, as other people accuse the CIA of running bureaucracy very strong and destroying America by interfering in the elections outside. I know people who do and I think itโs nonsense.โ
Demographics have shown interesting voting patterns across the state. In Georgia, highly educated individuals, especially those with bachelorโs degrees or above, have tended to favor Democratic candidates, with 31% of this educated class reportedly backing Biden and Kamala Harris.
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Moreover, Georgiaโs seniors and conservative Christiansโmany of whom were born between 1928 and 1964โvalue pro-business policies, capitalism, and Christian principles, and many continue to support Republicans, including Trump. In Georgia, 51% of voters are educated women, and many have leaned Republican.
Interestingly, Georgiaโs capital city, Atlanta, displays a voting pattern that diverges slightly from the rest of the state. While many Georgians support the GOP, Atlantaโs more urban areas, such as Columbus, Savannah, Athens, and Macon, often lean toward Democratic candidates.
