Edwin Robasco, a retired truck driver and former Teamsters union member from Boston, recently explained why he has switched his political allegiance from the Democratic Party to supporting former President Donald Trump. Robasco expressed concerns about the influx of illegal immigrants into the country and questioned how they would be supported financially. He is just one of many North Carolinians who have shared their voting intentions with The Epoch Times ahead of the upcoming presidential election.
North Carolina, with its 15 electoral votes, is a crucial state for both Trump and his Democratic opponent Vice President Kamala Harris. State Senator W. Ted Alexander highlighted that the economy and border security are major concerns for voters in North Carolina.
Al Smith, an auto body repair shop owner in Greensboro, cited migration as one of the reasons he plans to vote for Trump. Smith expressed worries about how illegal immigration affects job opportunities and wages for U.S. workers.
Logan Prince, a business owner and Trump supporter, also voiced concerns about immigration policies that prioritize financial support for immigrants over veterans. Even some Harris supporters acknowledged their concerns about illegal immigration while recognizing its impact on local businesses.
Economic issues such as inflation and fuel prices were also significant factors influencing voters’ decisions. Many expressed disappointment with the Biden administration’s economic performance and felt that it had negatively affected small businesses like theirs.
Harris supporters shared similar economic concerns but felt that she needed to communicate her plans more clearly to gain their full support.
The article also touched on other topics such as reproductive rights where opinions varied among both Republican and Democratic voters. While some Republicans favored abortion despite their party’s historical opposition to it, others believed it should be a personal decision rather than a political issue.
The article concluded by mentioning Mark Robinson’s absence from recent Trump events in North Carolina despite being endorsed by him. Some Republicans expressed disappointment in Robinson’s behavior but defended him against allegations made by media outlets.
Lastly, progressive voters criticized the Biden administration’s funding of Israel’s military operations in Gaza during recent conflicts—a sentiment shared by Harris herself—calling for an end to this support as a condition for earning their vote.
this article provides insights into various voter perspectives on key issues driving their decisions ahead of the presidential election in North Carolina.
