Kamala Harris Gains Unexpected Endorsements in Battle Against Trump According to Ghanaian-based Chicago Lecturer Francis Asante
Francis Asante, a lecturer based in Chicago, shared insights on the shifting dynamics of the U.S. election landscape, particularly focusing on Kamala Harris’s unexpected rise as the Democratic presidential candidate. He noted that while Trump initially led in the polls, Harris’s candidacy has garnered significant support, including endorsements from individuals who previously backed Republicans. Asante emphasized the importance of voter sentiment against Trump, especially regarding his vice president, suggesting that this could sway public opinion in favor of Harris.
During an interview with host Kwabena Owusu Dankwah, Asante compared the current election to the previous one, highlighting concerns among Americans about President Biden’s health impacting his performance, despite many believing he performed well in office. He pointed out that some business leaders who once supported Trump have turned against him, disillusioned by his business practices. Moreover, suburban women, feeling alienated by Trump’s rhetoric and disappointed by the unfulfilled promises of economic revitalization, have also shifted their votes away from him.
Asante remarked on Biden’s use of presidential amnesty to aid 500,000 immigrants in gaining citizenship, which he believes contributed to Biden’s election victory. He noted that the Democrats focus on social intervention policies to resonate with low- and middle-income individuals and small businesses, advocating for lower taxes on these groups. In contrast, he criticized Trump’s administration for favoring large corporations with tax cuts while neglecting lower-income businesses.
Conclusively, Asante expressed that, considering Biden’s accomplishments and Harris’s policies aimed at enhancing the living conditions of Americans, there is a slightly higher probability of Kamala Harris prevailing in the upcoming election compared to Trump, though he acknowledged that the race remains very close.
Story by: Joyce Owusu Dankwah
