Theyre set to cable news, as the networks count down the hours until the main event.
James Johnson is ready.
Johnson is 46, white, and from Mississippi.
Philadelphia residents wait in a line to cast their ballot early on October 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Matthew Hatcher/AFP/Getty Images
Hes never voted before in his life at this point, in early September, hes not even registered.
Its a risky strategy low-propensity voters are, by definition, unreliable but its borne out of necessity.
It was an ectopic pregnancy, Johnson recalls.
His wife needed anabortion, and she got one.
But this time around, the whole idea of sitting out, not being a part of this?
I cant do that.
His colleague, Tamarco White, is also planning to vote for Harris.
I feel like my vote doesnt matter.
I feel like whoever I vote for, I still lose.
I think the whole thing itself is broken, he says.
Contrary to misinformation spread on TikTok, Trump has not promised new stimulus checks if hes elected.
(He is concerned that a future employer might hold a history of non-voting against him.)
I like his notallhis policies but I like his policies.
I feel like he has a plan, you know?
Even if some people may not think its a good plan.
Rounding out the trio is Kaven Laroche.
Hes voting for Harris.
[Trump] has made multiple suggestions that he is very bigoted toward Black people.
Male turnout inPennsylvaniafor Trump has been a disaster, Trump-supporting manosphere influencer Mike Cernovichwroteon X.
Unless this changes, Kamala Harris takes PA and its over.
Early vote has been disproportionately female.
If men stay at home, Kamala is president.
Its that simple, Kirkposted.
Men need to GO VOTE NOW.
His view was influenced, in part, by Hinchcliffe.
He is a garbage bastard and doesnt know the Island of Enchantment, Puerto Rico.
