Washington: According to the initial wave of exit polls, American voters have identified the state of democracy, the economy, and abortion as the top issues in the presidential election. Nearly 60 per cent of respondents prioritised the state of democracy as their most pressing concern, based on data released by CBS News. Following closely behind, 5 per cent of voters considered abortion to be a significant issue, while over 10 per cent indicated that the economy was their top priority.
In this pivotal election, millions of Americans cast their ballots for the 47th President, choosing between Republican Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. The election is regarded as one of the most important contests for the White House in recent history.
An exit poll conducted by CNN revealed that about 75 per cent of voters view the current state of affairs in the US negatively. Only one in four respondents expressed enthusiasm or satisfaction with the nation’s condition, while over 40 per cent reported dissatisfaction, and approximately 30 per cent identified as angry.
Voters optimistic about America’s future
Despite these concerns, voters are generally optimistic, with more than 60 per cent believing that America’s best days lie ahead. In contrast, about one-third feel that those days are already behind us, according to the CNN poll. The survey also noted that President Joe Biden’s approval ratings are declining, with only 40 per cent of voters expressing approval of his performance, while a majority disapproves.
The competition between Harris and Trump has remained tightly contested for weeks, with some election analysts suggesting that 60-year-old Vice President Harris holds an advantage over 78-year-old former President Trump in key battleground states such as Pennsylvania.
