By Isaiah Grady
Every four years, America is presented with the advent of another presidential election cycle. Reporters scramble for their cameras, notepads, and microphones. Nominees such as Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and Jill Stein take to the road for their cross country campaigns. Voters hunker down for what often feels like a chaotic affair that comes all too soon. But the question remains: how do the Pacers feel about the race to come?
According to an informal survey of 74 students conducted by the Peace Times, 72% of students are going to vote in this election. Pacers like Aidan McNeely are eager to cast their ballot this November.
“Yes, I do plan to vote”, said McNeely. “I would like to be a part of the community and make my voice be heard.”
Among the choices for president this year, Kamala Harris took the lead with 50 percent of students planning to cast their ballot in her name. Trailing behind her is Trump, with 26 percent of Pacers saying he is worthy of their support. Jill Stein, having the smallest stake, only pulled 6 percent.
Harris, the recently joined candidate of the Democratic Party, seems to have taken hold of many voters with her pro-choice stance on abortion and her stance on climate change. She has come to popularity when it comes to her stances on social issues.
Shri Velu, a WPU sophomore, believes these social issues are of great importance.
“If Trump were to come into office I worry about all that sort of stuff,” Shri said.
Trump, though not as loved as Kamala around campus, has his own appeal.
Students like Jake Valentine find Trump appealing in terms of his policy on stricter borders, and his emphasis on law enforcement.
“I’d say Former President Donald Trump most closely aligns with what I find important, his beliefs, what he wants to do in office and for our country,” Valentine said.
With eight weeks left till the election, many students are checking their registrations and clearing their schedules for a day to come. On the morning of Nov. 6, they will wake up to the beginning of a new chapter in our great nation.