The American elections are fast approaching. This intense presidential race marks a turning point for the United States, but beyond the vote, divisions and hopes for unity remain deep.
A few days before the election, Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are increasing their speeches to rally their undecided voters. In this context, a recent survey reveals that nearly 49% of voters perceive Trump as a “political extremist,” a sentiment shared by Kamala Harris, who called him a “fascist” during a recent public debate.
Personal attacks are everywhere. Trump calls Harris “liar” and of “threat to the country”while the vice-president accuses her rival of autocratic ambitions and division. At the center of this campaign, voters face a crucial choice between two very different visions of the future of the United States.
A polarized campaign
While early voting is in full swing, the atmosphere remains tense, with incidents like ballot drop boxes set on fire and polling stations reinforced with security measures. Trump, true to form, accuses Democrats of “cheat” without proof and promises legal action against those responsible for these alleged frauds if he is elected.
For Harris, the outcome of this election represents a choice between “a country founded on freedom” or a return to chaos. This rhetoric is reflected in the mobilization efforts of his team, which brings together influential figures, such as Michelle Obama, and popular figures to encourage participation.
The social divide at the heart of concerns
Ideological differences are reflected in growing tensions within American society. On both sides of the political spectrum, distrust of institutions and values is palpable. For some, America must reconnect with more traditional values, while others aspire to a progressive transformation, giving more room to diversity and social rights.
These divisions affect daily life, from churches and schools to libraries and workplaces, exacerbating resentments and misunderstandings between citizens in urban and rural areas.
A nation in search of unity
Despite these differences, a common aspiration for a better future persists among Americans. They all want a stable life, quality education and economic security. For many, unity can only come if the winners of this election show themselves attentive to the concerns and fears of the losers.
Only an approach marked by mutual respect and kindness, inspired by the “better angels of our nature”as Abraham Lincoln expressed it, could allow the United States to turn towards a more peaceful and united future, far from the current political battlefield.
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