Election 2020

For most Americans, 2020 has seemingly been the worst year in their lives and the election is only adding to the uncertainty and drama. 

The 2020 election is right around the corner and President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are head to head in a fight to get into the Oval Office.

 With everything happening in the world, from COVID to civil unrest, people don’t know what to believe and each candidate promises a better America. While some plans may be better than others, one of these two men will win the election.

Everyone has a different view of each candidate. Jemicy’s Class of 2021 has mixed opinions about Biden and Trump, much like the rest of the country. 

According to Kilburn Russo ‘21, Trump has the edge when it comes to handling COVID.

 “Donald J. Trump is by far the greatest president to ever exist. This whole pandemic is a trap set up by the radical left to try to take over the United States, and President Trump is doing a great job at smashing them.” 

On the other hand, Abbey McQuillan ‘21 has a different opinion.

 “Joe Biden set up a pandemic response and has agreed to listen to science and experts. Trump has lied and isn’t taking the pandemic seriously.”

The disparity in their opinions is emblematic of the choice voters will have on November 3rd.

The pandemic has also made voting a contentious issue. Mail-in ballots  are receiving more attention than ever, fueled by Trump’s skepticism. 

 Russo agrees with the president that mail-in voting leaves room for fraud.

 “Yes, the Democrats are pushing for mail-in voting, but this is an incredibly bad idea. Imagine how easy it would be to fake some mail-in votes and boost up Biden’s approval. This is why voting should be strictly in person, to minimize cheating”.  

McQuillan also has doubts, but her uneasiness is with the postal service. 

“The President refused to state on the debate stage that he wouldn’t claim victory before all votes are counted. This is wildly concerning, and if he does this then it will be unconstitutional”. 

Early voting in Maryland began October 26. Polling centers are open from 7am-8pm seven days a week. For more information please visit https://elections.maryland.gov/voting/index.html.