It is the concern of many Americans at the end of perhaps the most toxic election period ever. Will Trump supporters give Biden a chance? What must the new president do to “heal” his country, as he calls it? And is that possible at all?
Moderate Republicans
Emmaus is a good place to ask Republicans about that. The city is located in a divided piece of America: 53 percent of the residents voted for Biden, nearly 46 for Trump. Democrats and Republicans live here criss-cross.
Opinions are divided among Republicans in the market. There are those who detest Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, such as Gordon and Karen. But much more often you hear a more moderate sound here.
“We are especially relieved that the election is over,” said 48-year-old Dana, who voted for Trump. Her best friend Jennifer just voted Democratic. “The president has the right to ask for a recount,” they both say. Although according to Dana it must be ready at some point. “Mathematics is mathematics. Figures are unambiguous. You can’t change them.”
Plates still in the garden
For now, many Republicans are waiting to see what Trump can do in the legal field. Nearly a week after the elections, few Biden signs can be seen in the center of Emmaus, but many signs for President Trump.
“I leave them to show that I still support him,” said 58-year-old military man Gary. He has doubts about how the elections went, and whether it was all fair. “You hear all kinds of things about fraud, but a judge has to look into that first. I will wait until December 8, when all votes must be officially received.”
After that, says Gary, he’s quite willing to accept Joe Biden as the new president. “There are elections for that. Of course I accept that. But I now feel that we have not given it enough time.” So he will leave the plates in his garden until December.
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