This year’s election might be the most important in United States history. That’s the collective thought in everyone’s head as Election Day drew closer. In the present day, with the world’s acknowledgment of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, there is noticeably an array of mixed emotions among us. Republicans feel a sense of stability and believe that Trump’s policies will boost the economy, strengthen national security, and keep conservative values in motion. The businessman’s charisma, status as a Christian believer, persona as someone willing to get their hands dirty, and emphasis on regulating the economy from what it now appears to be the draw-in for voters. Affordable housing, rent, and food inflation have become a worrisome cost for millennials and the young adults of our generation.
The Democrats had high hopes that after the switch in candidates from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris, there would be someone advocating to move forward with social progression, equality, and consciousness of the overdue task of environmental protection. Supporters praised her for addressing the health care issues and justice reform. The effort to combat grocery prices, expanding the child tax credit, and restoration of abortion rights. Women looked up to her as the candidate that would defend their rights and others felt safe to embrace their identity.
After our country faced the COVID pandemic and inflation over the past years, it gave people more of a reason to turn up to vote. People from all walks of life came together to voice their opinions and advocate for the candidate they believed could push America back to a prosperous future. After the tallied-up votes and America’s wide-open response to the election results, it’s time to take a step back and recognize that we need to engage in constructive dialogue and work towards common goals despite our differences in party preference. Everyone has a valid reason to feel the way that they do, and no one should be trying to take it away or invalidate how they feel. Americans now face the challenge of collaborating on the issues they need results to and showing a willingness to find common ground. We’re currently in the phase of a deeply divided nation, but let’s not let those divisions in opinions and feelings get in the way of long-awaited progress. The people of America have grown to be more vocal about what they want and what they oppose, they’re very determined. Let’s bridge the gap from early November and work towards a more inclusive and united future. With a commitment to dialogue and cooperation, we can overcome obstacles and build a stronger country.
