US citizens concerned about democracy ahead of November elections

LAS VEGAS - Citizens of the United States (US) have told Eyewitness News that they are concerned about their country's democracy as it prepares for elections in November.

This comes as the Democratic Alliance (DA) is digging in its heels after it wrote to the US and other Western countries to not only observe but provide a parallel tabular voting process in the upcoming polls.

Many criticised the party for reaching out to Washington despite allegations of voter suppression there.

Incumbent Joe Biden is set to face off with disgraced former president Donald Trump.

Las Vegas, Nevada, is considered a swing vote, which could have a major sway in the election's outcome.

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While it is popular with weekend revellers, who come for wild nights never to be spoken of again, its residents are grappling with many issues, including who to support in the upcoming presidential elections.

Top of mind for voters there are issues like the economy, reproductive rights and much like South Africa - immigration.

Nevada Public Radio host Joe Schoenmann said people are worried about America’s vulnerable democracy.

“People’s fear over the degradation of democracy, will it survive this right-wing push that’s happening? This country is basically right-wing.”

This is an issue keeping many in the migrant communities around Las Vegas worried.

While several told Eyewitness News they weren't happy with Biden’s leadership, they had a vivid understanding of what Trump represented.

“Even if Trump is not in that place right now, he’s already created that narrative of division.”