Age: 52
Occupation: Restaurateur
Location: Great Falls, MT
Party Registration: Independent
Jewish Denomination: Reform
2020 Vote: Joe Biden
Current 2024 Vote: Kamala Harris
Family: Married, two adult children
News Sources: Great Falls Tribune, Billings Gazette, The Electric (local blog), Apple News, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times,The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, Slate
Does VP Kamala Harris put the Democrats in a better position to beat former President Donald Trump in November?
I was very impressed with the vice president’s speech on Monday. She showed energy, optimism and strength. The whirlwind of political events of the past week is unprecedented, but I think that the Democrats have a much better chance of beating Trump this November as a result of Biden’s departure and her candidacy.
Does Trump have enough political strength to overcome the absence of his main target: Biden?
No, I do not think that Trump has the political strength to overcome a different opponent. He had optimized a campaign to beat a doddering old man. I do not think that Trump has the discipline to beat a smart, energetic female opponent.
Who is better on Israel/Gaza, Harris or Trump?
I believe that in the long run, the security of Israel and the Middle East will be better served by a Harris presidency. Harris has a better chance of being seen as an honest broker between Israel and Hamas and might be able to get both parties to come to a resolution. Combating antisemitism in the United States will also be better served by a Harris presidency that values tolerance instead of extremism.