Al Jazeera’s American Voter collection asks the identical inquiries to voters throughout the US.
US President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden are battling for the presidency in a sharply divided United States.
Trump has been specializing in “regulation and order”, Biden has been attempting to strike a conciliatory observe. The Black Lives Matter motion, and whether or not Trump will launch his taxes are among the many many points Individuals will take into account when selecting their president.
Because the hotly contested election approaches, Al Jazeera has been talking to voters throughout the US asking 9 questions to grasp who they’re supporting and why.
Nancy Shively
nancy shivelyAge: 63
Occupation: Instructor, just lately resigned over coronavirus
Residence: Osage County, Oklahoma
Voted in 2016: Donald Trump
Will vote in 2020: Joe Biden
Prime election challenge: Voting out Trump
Will you vote? Why or why not?
“Sure, I’ll vote. I’ve at all times voted. I’ll vote once more, as a result of that’s the precept our nation is based on: democracy and other people voting. So, it’s an obligation and a privilege.”
What’s your primary challenge?
“My primary challenge is electing a president who’s not loopy. That’s it. Donald Trump will not be competent to occupy the place that he holds, and we have to elect any person who’s, so I’m going to vote for Joe Biden.”
Who will you vote for?
“Joe Biden”
Is there a important cause you selected your candidate?
“I’ve been voting in presidential elections since 1976. And I’ve at all times voted for the Republican candidate. However this yr, the Republican candidate is a loopy particular person. So I can be voting for Joe Biden as a result of he’s not a loopy particular person. It’s just about that easy.”
Are you proud of the state of the nation?
“Completely not.”
“I’m not proud of what President Trump has performed to the federal authorities. He’s been very divisive. He’s been very corrupt. He’s broken our international coverage and {our relationships} with our allies. He has colluded with our enemies. His sycophants in Congress have enabled him to do all the above. And so I’m anxious that America won’t ever be the identical if we have now him for an additional 4 years.”
What would you prefer to see change?
“What I wish to see change is each congressional and elected official that has supported and purchased into Donald Trump’s madness, I wish to see all of them faraway from workplace as a result of they’ve violated their constitutional oath.
“I maintain them much more accountable than I maintain Donald Trump as a result of I don’t suppose he may help being what he’s. I wish to see extra justice relating to racial points, I wish to see extra insurance policies that help the center class.”
Do you suppose the election will change something?
“Sure, I do.
“If we are able to get Donald Trump out of workplace, I feel it is going to. It has to. So I’m undecided what that’s precisely going to seem like. And I’m certain I’ll disagree with Joe Biden on many issues, however I imagine that he’ll put the hearth out that’s presently consuming our nation.”
What’s your greatest concern for the US?
“My greatest concern is that we’re changing into a totalitarian nation. Trump and his helpers have abused their energy, they present no respect for the rule of regulation or for the structure. And that’s a really, very harmful place to be.”
Is there something we haven’t requested concerning the election that you simply need to share?
“Everyone vote. That’s the one approach, regardless of no matter obstacles the administration desires to throw of their path. I’ve heard individuals say if I’ve to crawl on damaged glass, I’m going to vote.”
