suddenly realize that there is a world outside of their bubble.
So the Times spoke at length with 13 undecided, independent voters about the two leading candidates and the issues most important to them. The voters, ranging from 22-64 years old, were most concerned about the state of the economy, with the majority citing the rising costs of groceries and their other bills. Of the 13, 12 said they would base their vote on the issue, with 11 saying they were leaning toward Trump in November.
People were brutally honest:
“He’s a little bit senile, and I do think if you can’t do the job, it’s time to step down.”
“I think he’s unfit for the presidency. A president should be the commander in chief. And he does not appear to be a capable commander in chief.”
“[He’s a] puppet. That’s because I feel like he really tap-dances. I don’t know what he’s done. It just seems like he’s just throwing things out there to please almost anyone.”
“[He’s] disingenuous. Nothing that is said really connects with me. I don’t feel like I’m being told the truth. I don’t feel like I’m being told anything upfront. I was just so disappointed — with the ounce of hope I had left — when we just started pouring money into the Israel conflict.”