Jon Domanick, a 49-year-old math teacher at a public high school in Savannah, Georgia, describes himself as an independent voter who doesn’t align with any particular party. In the past, he voted for Democrats but this year he is leaning towards former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee. However, Domanick remains cautious and wants to hear Trump’s plan for tackling inflation before making his final decision.
Domanick believes that neither Trump nor the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, has provided a concrete plan for achieving their campaign promises. He wants to hear specifics on how they will address key issues like gas prices and transportation costs.
Domanick is concerned about the future of his two high school-aged daughters and worries about the rising cost of college education. As a math teacher, he understands compound interest and is also concerned about predatory student loans. While he supports student loan forgiveness, he believes there should be a fair plan that doesn’t have political motivations.
His mother Linda Domanick also supports Trump due to her concerns about the economy and her strong support for Israel. She feels that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to live as a senior citizen on disability and plans to sell her house.
The Epoch Times visited cities in South Georgia to gauge voter sentiment ahead of the election. Both the Trump and Harris campaigns are actively courting voters in Georgia through rallies and outreach efforts.
Rosie Gibbons, a former first-grade educator from Sunbury who recently switched careers due to financial reasons, supports Harris because she believes she has the right background to address critical issues such as inflation and gun violence.
Autumn Boyd is an 18-year-old student from Valdosta who isn’t interested in politics or voting due to concerns about being bullied for her choice. If she does vote though, she leans towards Trump because she knows more about him than Harris.
According to Harvard University’s Institute of Politics survey conducted earlier this year, many eligible Gen Z voters are not enthusiastic about voting in November’s election.
Rory Gallagher from Valdosta is considering voting but hasn’t decided yet. His concerns revolve around climate change and crime rates in his area.
Robert Whalen from Ludowici plans on voting for Trump again due to concerns over taxes if Harris wins. He believes that neither candidate has effectively addressed key issues during their tenure but trusts that Trump would tackle them head-on if re-elected.
Lorene Mies attended Harris’s rally in Savannah and appreciates her ability to communicate effectively with people from all walks of life. She believes it’s time for a female president and emphasizes women’s rights as well as healthcare access as critical issues.
Amber Ealy agrees with Mies’ sentiments regarding women’s rights specifically abortion access being crucial.
Both attendees hope for increased Democratic presence across South Georgia counties leading up to Election Day