NEW DELHI: As the countdown to the U.S. presidential election narrows to just five days, Georgia voters are weighing their options between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. In a candid conversation with Rohan Dua, Executive Editor of The New Indian, two black American voters, Zayn and Dan, shared their perspectives on the upcoming election and the candidates’ potential impact on the economy.
Zayn, a marketing executive, expressed uncertainty about both candidates but leaned toward Trump. “I really don’t know; I don’t follow the politics of both of them. But if I had to just take a guess, I think Trump has a better chance of winning,” he said. His reasoning stemmed from his perception of Harris’s popularity on social media compared to her real-life resonance. “Kamala Harris is most popular in social media, more so in real life,” Zayn remarked.
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When asked about the symbolic gestures Trump makes, such as cooking at McDonald’s or engaging in playful jabs about garbage collection in response to Biden, Zayn reflected on the Southern sentiment. “In Georgia, definitely. I think in the South, yeah. In Atlanta specifically, I would say no, because Kamala is kind of catering towards black Americans and their vote.”
The conversation took a more critical turn when Rohan asked Zayn why he would prefer Trump despite his own uncertainties about the candidates. “I don’t really know,” Zayn admitted, “but what I have seen from Kamala, I don’t think she’s genuine. I feel like Trump’s going to tell you his opinion, whether you like it or not. Kamala, she’s just trying to make her opinion to get black voters.”
Dan, another marketing executive, echoed some of Zayn’s sentiments. “I probably feel that under certain circumstances,” he said. “Now, Donald, he’s a dude; he’s a male. So I kind of feel like in a way they would probably try to respect our economy more to where like a man is actually held, and they won’t try to have war necessarily.”
Jack, an operations head, pointed out the controversy surrounding Harris’s stance on immigration. “Many accuse her of harboring the interests of the illegal immigrants,” he said. Despite this, Jack expressed his support for Harris, stating, “Do I want Kamala Harris? Yes.” His support suggests that, while immigration may be a contentious issue, it does not entirely deter his vote.
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Mike, a gym trainer, brought a different perspective, noting the activism surrounding Harris’s campaign. “Just from what I have seen, I have seen a lot of protesting and activism for Kamala Harris,” he remarked. This suggests a passionate base, though it remains to be seen if this translates into votes.