Voters Divide and Cross Party Lines

The election is just three days away, and the damage is done. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are now locked in a slim battle for the presidency. Mrs. Clinton’s lead was larger in early October after the backlash from the Access Hollywood tapes against Trump. However, as the month neared it’s end, the FBI’s renewed interest into Clinton’s emails turned momentum toward Donald Trump.Voter’s are now split about there choice for President outside and within their respective parties.

These are some of the issues brought up in the New York Times article Voters Express Disgust over U.S Politics in New Times/CBS Poll. The article brings up the fact that both parties have damaged each other, but also the lack of enthusiasm for the candidates. 52% of Trump voters are enthusiastic about their candidate and Mrs. Clinton hovers around 47%. They also discussed how Donald Trump has caused a divide in his party, but how Hillary Clinton is losing demographics usually won by Democrats.

This article is interesting but not informative. It doesn’t shed new light on anything for me, but I don’t believe that was the goal. The purpose was to show the ugly our politics are in, in which it is successful. I found it interesting how demographics have switched among parties and what developments may help the candidates. It almost feels like it is anti-Trump, but the information is taken from polls around the country. This makes the article bipartisan, informative, and an interesting read, but it isn’t one that will sway readers.

One Response to “Voters Divide and Cross Party Lines”

  1. fuglsang Says:

    It’s hard for accurate stories to NOT be anti-Trump. But you’re right. Those people who have been following the race will not find much that’s new, but just seeing information “side by side” in one story will helpo with perspective and understanding.

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