America Amplified

We asked voters we met before the election to share their thoughts on American democracy in light of last week's events.

One week after the presidential election, we check in with two voters we met earlier this year. They share their thoughts on the presidential race as well as local races and their hopes for a new presidency.

He talks about his first time voting, what issues matter to him and how he thinks politicians can get on the same page.

"We've already had over 200,000 deaths. I feel like we can't risk having anymore."

"It's interesting because obviously since I had it, I'm less at risk, but I feel like I've been more concerned about it, especially for my wife, or my family or my kids getting it."

"I definitely feel like, while I've had this amazing life, actually, there's a lot more to be had. And I plan to pursue that to the fullest extent, absolutely chase the bucket list."

"When you say things like, ‘It's just like the flu,’ or you know, ‘Mortality rate is not that bad,’ you are telling people like me that – I'm going to have to deal with some of this for the rest of my life – you're telling people like me that it's okay, it doesn’t matter."

"It made me very angry at the dichotomy between the wealthy and the not-so-wealthy."

"It was difficult, especially when patients didn't make it. It was very difficult personally, because of my survival."

"Even our best politicians are very cynical. And even though they're supposed to consider the needs of the whole community. They're really only considering the needs of the people who vote.”

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