Survey Results - WHAT DO THEY SEE IN HIM?

We asked W2W members what they thought the reasons were behind a vote for Biden and a vote for Trump. Below is a sampling of the many comments we received. 

1. For people planning to vote for Joe Biden, what reasons do you think are driving their choice? 

Barbara said:
"They think they're better off than they were 4 years ago." 

"He has the most experience & knowledge in politics & he is the honest man " 

Susan said: "Trump terrifies me" 

Catherine said:
"They see Joe Biden as a choice for Democracy!
They see Joe Biden as experienced in all matters of Government!
They see Joe Biden as Truthful and Honest!
They see Joe Biden as a True defender of Family Values and Effective Law and Order! " Feedback 

Susan said:
"Supports most people and their rights, women’s right to choose, etc," 

Kandie said:
"He's not a Republican. I hate where that party is taking this country. " 

Clyn said:
"It keeps an adult in the White House." 

Linda said:
"Codify abortion and ERA" 

Kay said: "He's not Trump" 

Anonymous said:
"They recognize the threat Donald Trump poses to our democracy/republic and to our position as a world leader in all aspects - personal freedoms, democracy and defense. 

They also oppose the attempt by the Republican party to inject religion into our government/public policies and to impose ultraconservative positions on all US citizens regardless of each citizen's personal religious views. " 

Cathy said:
"He is the only choice for the US to remain a democracy and Be the Leader of the GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!" 

Michele said:
"They trust him and appreciate his values as a human being, father, husband." 

Diana said: "All the above " 

Barbara said:
"Integrity matters. Republicans don't seem to have it these days. " 

Nina said:
"He is basically an upstanding human being. He has been in politics most of his life and his track record is all about improving life in the US for the common person. No comparison!" 

Gail said:
"He will fight for Women's Rights, i.e., abortion!" 

Nancy said:
"He won't promote a federal ban on abortion." 

Anonymous said:
"He wants peace for the American people." 

Angie said:
"A vote for Biden/Harris is a vote to safeguard rights for women." 

Hope said:
"They can not bear the thought of another four years of rule under the Trump administration. Those who think in any liberal, intelligent manner believe that President Biden is not only the most intelligent of the two choices but has more experience with business and, unlike Trump has successfully managed to do a better job in the time that he has been president than Trump had done. I, along with many others do not think this country will do at all well with Trump making not only poor decisions, but also promoting a dangerous precedent, not only in insurrection but also in financial policies. He also has not been honest in his dealings with Russia, and does not have any idea of what people without money are to do under his rule of financial schemes and poor business practices. He has created so much damage to public policy by constantly creating his own version of said reality, while convincing those who would create violence under any circumstances, believe he is someone who will save them from the terrible Democrats. President Biden at least is intelligent enough to create opportunities for those who are less fortunate. He is reasonable enough to know what policies need attention and which ones to put aside until progress has been made. Trump can not simply 'create' a reality that this constitution does not abide by, although he has managed to do just that while president. No person should be president that creates a violent insurrection that threatens others under the same governmental administration. " 

Lisa said:
"I’d vote for a ham sandwich to avoid Trump!" 

Barbara said:
"Reestablishing reproductive rights and codifying Roe. He represents women and people who are economically challenged, including students, people of color, immigrants. " 

Kathleen said:
"To ratify the ERA into the constitution & to encode Roe V Wade" 

Kirsten said:
"any combination of the above. For myself it is his hard work and humility." 

Janice said:
"He's not a criminal; also, he knows the job and cares about the American people, women's rights, human rights. He's not a narcissist rich guy who panders to other rich guys; he's not gonna cut taxes for the rich. He has capped drug prices for seniors and is working on doing the same for everyone. He is a decent man with absolutely no ties to any criminal activity no matter what the other side tries to pin on him; Joe is not the one with 92 indictments. Joe doesn't use the presidency as a grift. Joe is not a fascist; Joe respects the Constitution of the United States. He's not installing sycophants who will cater to his whims. Joe doesn't admire dictators." 

Lisa said:
"Hello, May I just be real here? I do NOT want any TRUMP in our GOVERNMENT. Just wait until Donald John Trump gets us all killed, and then maybe he will finally be prosecuted for all the crimes he is still getting away with. I want to follow my LEADER if it is Joe Biden, and most voters do but we don't want to be like under Trump DICK-TATOR) DICTATORSHIP. Thank You, Lisa Pettitt Ca. For GOD SAKE stop the TRUMPS But first DJT, before this one ENDS our DEMOCRACY, our LAWS, and our LIVES. Trump is NOT ABOVE THE LAW / but he DOES anything he wants, and SO WILL HIS CRONIES, MOFIA BOYS, WHITESUPREMIST, and they are watching us voters like a RAT on GARBAGE JUST WAITING TO HURT US< TO SCARE US< TO DEFEAT OUR AMERICA! This is disgraceful behavior we don't want to see our children do. Lying to others, Plus bragging on AIR about how he loves grabbing young women by the pussy. I could give you a list of Trump's failures, but I know you know it, but it is what you all asked for. Right?T/Y L.P." 

Margaret Tsaid:
"They think he will defend Women's Rights or abortion rights." 

Pam said:
"Experienced and has a moral compass, unlike his opponent. 

Don’t want a con man in once again. Abortion Rights to be restored " 

Delina said:
"He is honest and does not lie. He is for all Americans not just the rich." 

Kris said:
"Terrified for our country in becoming a Trump "Dictatorship" " 

Gloria said:
"Abortion protection for women" 

Sharon said:
"He is a man of integrity, respect, class, political know how, a man that is qualified to represent this country." 

Ja said:
"I morally would never vote for someone who is a convicted criminal!" 

Patricia said:
"His stance on sustainability and the environment " 

Annette said:
"He can relate more to the common man. Hes more in touch with working class and middle class. He shows compassion and caring and takes his faith seriously" 

Claudia said:
"He is a decent, moral, ethical, peacemaking man. " 

Claudia said:
"Biden is a decent, ethical, compassionate, good person. Trump is a corrupt, immoral, lascivious pig." 

Betsy said:
"Love his compassion for others, he is KIND! 

He cares about women's issues and preserving our reproductive choice. He believes in the Rule of Law and accountability. 

He wants to restore voting rights to those who've been disenfranchised and increase voter participation. 

He understands and believes in the CONSTITUTION! " 

Sonya said:
"they want to see civility and decorum in public oice" 

Terri said:
"He’s not Trump
I’m not voting for him because he is a Zionist and a liar. Free Palestine!!" 

Joyce said:
"Women's Reproductive Rights are on the table and a VOTE for Biden is a VOTE to protect women's rights" 

Cathryn said:
"Protect reproductive health" 

Jami said:
"They believe in the democratic process of voting They want to protect women's health" 

Sipora said:
"He will keep this country out of the chaos and disaster of the MAGA movement and retain democracy. " 

Marilyn said:
"He's not Trump or Trump like " 

JoLene said:
"He has history and practice with governmental agencies, wise people for cabinet positions, a morally strong, polite, kind individual who appreciates people and has little ego to force on others or to intimidate others." 

Deblyn said:
"I want democracy to survive. I do not wast a liar, adulterer or a pimp as ass creature to become a dictator. He respects NO ONE, not even himself." 

Veronica said:
"he's a decent, caring leader unlike his most popular opponent who is not only neither of those things but, also has no interest in being" 

Dixie said:
"He is a puppet of the Obama Administration- destroying our country " 

Loren said:
"He's been an amazing president he's done a wonderful job" 

Michelle said:
"Women & minority equality " 

Becky said: "Roe v Wade " 

Linda said:
"He's honest and compassionate. He has had a lot more experience. he and Dr. Jill are not an embarrassment to our country...they have class. He respects women. " 

Ronda said: "No other choice" 

Teresa said: "Abortion rights" 

 

1. For people planning to vote for Donald Trump, what reasons do you think are driving their choice? 

shirin said:
"Fox News brain washed them like CULT does" 

sally said:
"It's a cult situation and they can't admit that they have been wrong to follow him" 

Cortney said:
"They are racist, homophobic, conspiracy theorists. " 

Donna said:
"They are following a cult" 

Sara said: "Racist." 

Clyn said:
"They are following a cult leader. He allows them to freely voice their insecurities about race, women and how they believe the status between women and men should be." 

Linda said:
"they are racist, homophobic, xenophobic, uneducated to reality" 

Kay said: "They're stupid" 

Patty said:
"Big money can use him as a puppet." 

Anonymous said:
"Through Donald Trump's negative rhetoric on many subjects, he has made it acceptable for people to voice their grievances that have previously been held in check - racial/ethnic bias, anti-"other everything" (LGBTQ+, race, gender) - and which have been somewhat controlled by our politics. He brings out the worst in us. 

I don't think Donald Trump believes most of what he says ... he makes statements to test the reaction he might get and then expands upon it when it is received positively by his supporters. So, he can convince people that he is "with them" and will "work for them". 

Research shows that may of the people who voted for Trump in the last two elections 1) have little education past high school, 2) do not fully understand how our government works, 3) had not been involved in the political process prior to Trump's candidacy, many having never voted in a presidential election before. These indicators lead to a lack of understanding of how our country works (government, economics, social structure) and of the US position in the world 

I also believe that many of Trump's devoted followers are guilty of "celebrity idolization" and have been completely seduced by his bravado, convincing themselves that he was/is a highly successful businessman who wants to improve their lives, not just promote himself and his brand." 

Tonja said:
"They are blind and ignorant or just like him" 

Maryellen said: "He is anti-abortion. " 

Michele said:
"They are afraid of losing their white power and position in American society" 

Maye said:
"They are like-minded misogynists, bigots, homophobes, racists, antisemites, anti-immigrants, largely uneducated, stubborn, small-minded and superstitious people." 

Diana said:
"He will destroy democracy. They can't see he wants to be KING. He doesn’t care about anything if it's not to do with him WINNING. They see a White Supremacists
They see a man who they think will make a different kind of gov't. They're wrong. He will sink US of America into massive civil and global war to get his way." 

Barbara said:
"Many republicans vote only for the party regardless of the general situation. The former president is said to "tell it like it is", but that has no merit in fact. " 

Michelle said:
"They want to take rights away from women and people of color and put Christianity in school and the government " 

Kat said:
"If they don't vote for him it will prove that he actually fooled them so I believe pride is involved; also an extreme amount of ignorance." 

Gail said:
"Hatred is key. Young uneducated white men feel left behind and it's okay now to show hatred." 

Mary said:
"They have been lied to and are poorly educated/religious" 

Laurette said:
"They are blinded by all of the propaganda her puts out and follow blindly." 

Dorothy said:
"They don't care about us maintaining a democracy and are supporting a sexual predator and multiple times criminal. Trump is a prime example of how crime pays! " 

Nancy said:
"He gives them permission to be openly bigoted. He makes them feel special and "in the know." 

Angie said:
"They believe the big lie and they believe he is being targeted." 

Hope said:
"I have talked to those who are voting for Trump and they all say that is is good at business. I do not know where, exactly, they are getting this idea, other than propaganda created by the Republican administration. They, in spite of all evidence to the contrary, think that Trump will help them and their business endeavors. I have had conversations explaining to them Trump's inability to keep his companies out of bankruptcy. In spite of his inability to run his own businesses in a proitable manner they still believe he is a successful business man. In spite of his arrogant attitude to women, those women with businesses are willing to vote for him. I have been taking trainings on how to speak to these people about how they think, to get them to explain what it is they think is happening with Trump and his associates. Maybe this kind of approach will get them to honestly take a look at the situation. Otherwise I do not know how to convince them of the falsity of their claims. " 

Brenda said:
"They have been conned by his lies, they do not realize they are voting against their interests " 

Kathie said:
"They believe wildly outlandish conspiracy theories about him, others, and many other things" 

Lisa said:
"A vote for Trump is a vote against women!" 

Lynette said:
"They've been gaslit for 40yrs by right wing news into thinking all democrats are evil" 

Jill said:
"They have been brainwashed" 

Bonnie said:
"They believe him and aren’t extremely intelligent " 

Joy said:
"I would never vote for Trump. He is a narcissistic liar who would turn this country into an autocracy." 

Debby said: "They’re brainwashed " 

Marsha said:
"They would blindly follow him no matter what he says or does." 

Susan said:
"They are blindly following this shepherd like lambs going to slaughter, they believe whatever he says as the gospel truth and ignore his statement that he will do away with democracy the day after he is elected our great country will become a dictatorship " 

Ann said:
"They are Christian Nationalist, Fascist, Nazi, Theocrats who hate women, people of color, and the non-binary. They do not want separation of church and state to continue. They want to interfere in other people’s private medical decisions. They love guns and fetuses more than the born." 

Deborah said: "They are delusional " 

Barbara said:
"They buy into his lies. They value white supremacy. " 

Kathleen said: "Who knows?" 

Kirsten said:
"He tells them what they want to hear, whether it is accurate or not." 

Janice said:
"They are brainwashed and in a cult and don't know any better." 

Cindy said:
"They have fallen for a false prophet. " 

Ruthi said:
"They are SO stupid and hypocrites. He is such an awful person no person illed with the spirit of Christ would vote for him." 

Judi said: "They are stupid!!" 

Lisa said:
"The Republicans want to control us like we are being controlled by Trump, a King......Of nothing." 

Anne said:
"They don't want to believe that he lost the last election." 

Danielle said:
"Because they don't educate themselves to see him as con man. They also think he will save all of us." 

Mari said:
"Not voting for Trump" 

Janet said: "Foreign policy" 

Jacki said:
"They think he is their savior " 

Sherry said:
"They would prefer a country with the "good Ole boy" beliefs from the 1950- 60's. " 

Karla said:
"They believe and support his mantra of making America Great Again!" 

Karen said:
"They like an authoritarian approach to social issues and that feeds their negative prejudices. " 

Pam said:
"They have been brainwashed about Jan. 6 and last election loss. 

They want to remain in Power. " 

Linda said:
"He will earn 'retribution' for all their ills. " 

Kris said:
"I think the majority of Trump people have "drank the kool-aid he pushes." 

Cheryl said:
"They’re uneducated/misinformed, watch only Fox News, they are bigots and misogynists, they misunderstand bullying for strength, they’re stupid" 

Karen said:
"They are sadly misled. They have been brainwashed by a conman." 

Gloria said: "Low taxes" 

Yvette said:
"Misinformation and ignorance " 

Annie said:
"He had made racism, misogyny, lying, Christian nationalism, etc. the norm for many people. He is a disgrace and a criminal. " 

Gail said:
"He is white trash." 

Pamela said:
"Money. Fewer taxes. Idiots. " 

mkshaw said:
"They believe what he has repeated over and over and over in different ways. Group think. Absence of critical thinking. He says out loud unspoken thoughts of our dark underbelly" 

Sharon said:
"There is no logical reason. " 

Terri said:
"Brainwash and ignorance " 

Lola said:
"because they think he’s tough and they think other countries will fear him. They do fear him but not because he’s tough but because they think he’s crazy, which he is." 

Mary said:
"I truly have no idea why someone would vote for Donald Trump. His candidacy makes no sense to me - he should not be allowed to run for the position of president of the United States. He is unfit." 

Karen said:
"Racism, sexism, classicism, hatred of immigrants " 

Bonnie said:
"They believe his lies" 

Alexandria said:
"I honestly don’t know. I don’t know what he did for people while he was in oice. Ignorance and a feeling of being a part of something, maybe?" 

Annette said:
"They think hes pro life, they agree that certain groups of people are less worthy/ don’t belong in USA, they agree that most illegal immigrants are criminals" 

Nancy said:
"They are in a cult. " 

Sharon said: "They are ignorant" 

Claudia said:
" I do think the Trump attracts similar immoral, mentally unstable, destructive, chaos-loving men, but I don't know why women vote for him. It is hard to know why a woman would have a breath of regard for him. " 

Kathryn said:
"In watching interviews with trump cult members, they truly believe he has ben sent by God. It's hard to argue with that, however wrong" 

Claudia said:
"Swine are comrades with other swine." 

Betsy said:
"NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS WOULD I VOTE FOR TRUMP!!!! " 

Louise said:
"He is the leader of this Hysteria of HATE AMERICA and his followers Also Hate AMERICA !" 

Sonya said:
"They want to be operate w/o responsibility for any wrong doings and they want to be rich one day " 

Dee said:
"They believe his lies! " 

Barbara said:
"They have been brainwashed by all the negative media about the cause of their problems. They are unwilling to accept responsibility for their own choices.
" 

Terri said:
"They are bigoted racists or else they are idiots " 

Francesca said:
"They support evangelicals thinking " 

Joyce said:
"Americans that vote for Trump what to go back to in time to a time when white American's when white privilege was just the standard and folks did not question it" 

Cathryn said:
"They are poorly educated, rural, white Americans. And/or evangelical "Christians" or "White Christian Nationalists" or they are racist as hell. Or all of the above." 

Rose said:
"He's crazy and a threat to all of us that want to live in peace and safety" 

Cheryl said:
"They believe all, I mean all of his lies!!! I have just sat and listened to many of my friends, and it is amazing what all they think. Some just listen to tic tock and wherever they get this information. It is not mainstream TV. It is kind of scary!" 

Lori said:
"They are nutcases" 

Sipora said:
"They are gullible enough to believe his lies, are angry people, and as Clinton said, the deplorables. Even the billionaires are deplorable. They want to run this country the way Putin runs Russia. " 

Miriam said:
"I wouldn't vote for him for all the money in the world. He's a liar, thief, racist, antisemitic, white supremest, convicted rapist, womanizer, cheater, wanna be dictator. He will do anything to stay in power if he wins in November. He will get rid of the Constitution on day one and get rid of any one who disagrees with or he feels slighted him." 

Molly said:
"They get most of their information from Fox News." 

Melanie said:
"they are racist pieces of filth like him" 

Morrigan said:
"He appeals to the Christians because they're already easily brainwashed and he tells them what they want to hear. They don't want to acknowledge that he's a despicable human who is lying to them. " 

Dee said:
"Racist, against women rights" 

Michele said:
"I would never vote for that criminal " 

Susie said:
"I don’t have a clue why anyone would vote for a rapist, a habitual liar, someone who almost destroyed our country during the pandemic, a Christian imposter, an adulterer, a tax cheater, etc., etc., etc!
I believe Liz Cheney, he is taking over the Republican Party, one I too, used to belong to! Oh, I forgot... insurrectionist and someone who is responsible for overturning our rights as women!
Thank you for allowing me to vent!" 

Mary said:
"They have drunk the kool-aid. Or he voices their hatred." 

Dot said: "They don’t think " 

JoLene said:
"They are ignorant of facts and believe Trump's false accusations of events, purpose, and people. He is a shyster who knows how to manipulate and threaten to get what he wants with empty promises in exchange for their money. He does not report truth, he boasts himself at every turn, and some how idiots do not see his lies, immorality, and self promotion. They are under the beliefs that he will be the prejudice, racial, bigot that they, too, are. He preaches religion but is not as educated on the Bible or religions as a kindergarten child is typically. They like his lack of respect for process, democracy, laws and law enforcers, courts; they believe that he will ave them some way, but we know the irst four years of his Presidency was a bust with illness, inlation, inappropriate associations with legal and foreign powers. " 

Deblyn said:
"They are unlearned sheep willing to follow lies like they are the gospel. Sad lot." 

Harriet said:
"They are uneducated & bigots like him" 

Veronica said:
"they love the unrepentant hatred" 

Kim said:
"because they are delusional " 

Janelle said: "They a brain washed " 

Janice said: "They are idiots" 

Linda said:
"I would never vote for 45. " 

Ruth said:
"Hehas given them the ability to spew their hatred to anyone that is not like them." 

Loren said:
"They want to take America backwards especially by taking all women's rights and people of colors right away" 

Michelle said: "They’re idiots " 

Becky said: "Their morons " 

Linda said:
"They like his tough guy talk. they think he is a good business man, they think (erroneously) that he is going to do something for him...they think he is a christian...to be honest, I have no fricken' idea what they see in this criminal who wants to destroy our democracy and only cares about himself and has no respect for women. I will NEVER UNDERSTAND IT.
" 

Beverly said:
"He gives them permission to hate the same people that he hates" 

Patricia said:
"For many people our culture is changing too rapidly. They feel they are being left behind. He speaks their language. Then there are the racists. He deinitely speaks their language." 

Fay said:
"they are members of his cult" 

Madeleine said: "They are morons." 

Karen said: "Don't like him" 

Sara said:
"They are brainwashed by Trump and his MEGA cultist " 

Betty said: "Cult worship " 

Nancee said:
"They have no common sense. I cannot understand why anyone would vote for an indicted candidate." 

Tammy said:
"They believe his false narrative. They like belonging to a cult. They are stupid."