Chesky Blau: A Different Roller Coaster
“The political situation in America is going to become much worse—if not after the election, then in four years. It’s just that the world is getting crazy.”
Nina Stanley: Democracy on the Ballot
“Trump is the only president in the history of our country who didn’t allow a peaceful transfer of power and didn’t attend his successor’s inauguration. So how can you expect him to change?”
Jeff Michaels: Reluctantly Voting for the Democratic Ticket
“I am kind of mortified that these are the two best candidates that are out there.”
Aaron Weissman: Democracy on the Brink
“The reality is the next three-to-six months are going to be a strong test of our commitment to our democratic principles.”
The GOP’s “Weirdness,” the Jewish vote and the DNC
In recent weeks, Trump has homed in on a line he believes could win him Jewish voters, potentially tilting the swing state of Pennsylvania in his favor.
Assessing Netanyahu’s Not-So-Great DC Trip
Roughly half of the Democratic caucus members in both the House and the Senate boycotted Netanyahu’s speech.
Ushi Teitelbaum: Democratic Excitement Over Kamala
“The Dems were coming from a poor position with Biden. So for them, Kamala’s candidacy is big excitement.”
Jeff Michaels: Trump Going After Establishment Elites
“Trump’s main target was ‘establishment elites,’ not Biden.”
Nina Stanley: I Feel Invigorated
“I believe the vice president puts us in a much better position. You can feel the electricity in the air.”
Chesky Blau: Trump Will Pull Through in the End
“I think it is going to be harder to beat Harris than Biden.”
Aaron Weissman: Democrats’ Chances Go Up
“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.”
JPVP Roundup | Biden Drops Out
In this update, four JPVP respondents spoke about Biden’s decision, Harris’ candidacy—how it all will affect their votes this coming November.