Asheville, North Carolina residents eager to early vote even as hurricane recovery continues
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- (17 Oct 2024)
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Asheville, North Carolina - 17 October 2024
1. Wide of people waiting in line on the first day of early voting
2. Medium of people voting on the first day of early voting
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Bill Whalen, 75, Asheville resident:
"Yeah. I'm here with my older brother, and we were really determined to get in and vote as soon as we can. This is a monumental election. For the first time in my life, democracy itself is at stake. I really believe that. And that's why I think it's so important for everyone to be out and voting. It's a civic duty to vote. We've got to take it start taking it more seriously than we have in the past."
4. Medium of people voting on first day of early voting
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Susan Meade, 73, Asheville resident, on whether having a woman candidate is important:
"Having voted a lot at my age, I think it's important for a women. Yes, I definitely think that's important. And I think the right woman is Kamala."
6. Medium of poll workers and voters on first day of early voting
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Jarred Teague, 33, Asheville resident:
"It is hard to to even really think about voting, for some people. Because, you know, some people, if they've lost their entire house or or family members or something like that, that I'm sure voting is one of the last things on their mind.
And, you know, like I said, we were very fortunate that our like our business was affected, but our actual lives are okay. And so, so yeah, we... it's a, it's a bit easier for us to think about than, than for some people. I'm sure."
8. Wide of a person dressed in a dinosaur costume greeting people waiting in line to vote
9. Wide of a line of people waiting in line to early vote
10. SOUNDBITE (English) Jarred Teague, 33, Asheville resident:
"Yeah. From what I've seen, Republicans are less interested in funding things like FEMA. And I see that as a very crucial thing to fund. And, you know, we've got no problem giving loads of subsidies to some of the corporations that need it the less or needed the least or whatever. But then, you know, helping everyday people seems to be a travesty, you know, when it gets brought up in politics and everything. So. So anyway, yeah, I think that voting Democrat is again never going to be perfect, but I think that, I think it is a an important thing for seeing long-term recovery in places like this and any other future, you know, hurricanes, hurricanes that hit."
11. Wide of people waiting in line to early vote
12. SOUNDBITE (English) Bill Whalen, 75, Asheville resident:
"No, I'm really devoted to cast my vote. But I think, I think a lot of people feel that way. But obviously, any time you have something this cataclysmic, it's going to disrupt people's lives. They're trying to figure out how to flush the toilet and, you know, take care of basic needs. There are so many people with health care needs that it's not understood how much help they need in a crisis like this. But be that as it may, I think there's a _ at least in my neighborhood _ there's a widespread understanding of the importance of this election and how important it is to vote."
13. Wide of people waiting in line as woman says "I voted"
STORYLINE:
Early in-person voting began statewide Thursday in the presidential battleground of North Carolina, including in mountainous areas where thousands of potential voters still lack power and clean running water after Hurricane Helene's epic flooding.
But he said that he felt voting for Democratic candidates would help improve the recovery for those counties damaged by the hurricane.
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Deepest respect and appreciation for these people. It's encouraging to know that there are still adults in the room.
In the midst of hurricane recovery, these ppl still come out to vote. The rest of us in non-swing states applaud you.
Great job Asheville! Let no person or storm take your voice or vote away! God bless you! We are still praying for your quick recovery ❤💙🇺🇸
It's going to take YEARS if not decades! It's probably the worst damage EVER and the clean up of collapsed roads & bridges & houses & vehicles tangled in a massive forest of trees and mud is BEYOND insurmountable! It's our Pompeii. It's worse than Pompeii. They need manpower, muscle, skills & equipment.
@@ThisisspitfireAlso the government left them stranded
@@DevinHansen-w8cremember that trump is a pathological liar!
@@DevinHansen-w8c This is untrue. I’m from Asheville and have friends and relatives in Western NC. There has been a massive coordinated effort from many different agencies. 1600 Natl Guard and Airborne deployed. 1200 FEMA workers and more. FEMA money will follow as applications are able to be processed. Google ‘what agencies have been deployed for Hurricane Helene’. There you will find the truth. God bless those helping and please don’t disrespect them…next time it might be you or your loved ones who need the help. We pray it’s there for you, as well.
@@DevinHansen-w8c The government is STILL there & the response was immediate! It's so painfully difficult & republicans lying about the response is soooo shameful & repulsive. Why would you pile on to the misery with your lies?! so evil
God bless all the voters there.
It might not look sexy or fasionable but this is as important in defending democracy as the soldiers who ran up Omaha beach. These small acts will go down in history as one of America's finest hours.
Why they’re just voting
@Justmekpc they are voting out a guy who is a charismatic nationalist spouting utter lies about Haitians spreading disease which is identical to 1940s propaganda, a man who has ok-ed hate speech attaching Porto Rican minorities. Ignoring the huge rise in deaths due to white extremists, Pledged to use arcane laws to imprison any political opponents. Pledged to release his violent followers from prison , Attempted to use false slates to overthrow fair elections. Busing thugs to the capital and inciting them to "FIGHT, FIGHT like hell!!", trying to sue TV stations, threatening papers for not having backed himself, claiming he has immunity from legal accountability, shouting about others "Poisoning the blood of our country" among chants of "FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!". This is what makes it different from "just voting"
Good lord, these people have been through so much.
Love Asheville and its people….hope for their full recovery.
Hearing this people made feel there is hope for America 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸
They have gone through a lot
But Kamala gave them $750.00 it's so awesome! Illegals are way more important since they get FREE EVERYTHING
North Carolina 💐 appreciate you 🗳️
Bless you Asheville 💙💙💙from fellow in North Cackalackey🤗
I’ll be moving to SC next year, and I plan to go to Asheville to support your economy! I can’t wait
♥️♥️Prayer to all voters and NC effected by hurricane ♥️♥️
Kudos to all these folks who are doing their best to take care of themselves but also who care about voting. Thank you.
We can do this NC!!! Normally I'm split ticket but the stakes are TOO HIGH --> Vote Blue
God bless you all 🙏🙏. Your votes are so important 🌊💙🌊💙
They aint voting blue i can gurentee you that not after the way harris spit on them
@@boronin10Damn gnats, think they just have to annoy people. Thats YOU boring. Don't bother with your snarky reply I've moved on.
Yes thank you North Carolina
How could the senators elected by the people
For the people vote no to fund FEMA
They know the funds are being misused going to five star hotels for 12 MILLION illegal Unemployed border crossers. That's why.
Those who dont WANT it can damn well Live without it then
You can damn well BET Every Lawmaker from the areas NC down thru FLA will be Firstserved on the List
FEMA wastes money on non citizens. They got 20B this year, they were well funded in 2024.
what is point to give more money to FEMA if they going to waste it again on anithing except helping AMERICAN people dealing with disaster? Why should AMERICAN people o waste fund of helping every one but American people?
Mad respect to these people 💙💙💙
God bless them democracy is at stake
No red hats. Beautiful. Glad some are not spending their money on that crap. . 🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙👍🗽
Yea Asheville! 💙
Harris/Walz/Allred
TX Here 🌟 Voted Blue
God Bless You 🙏
God bless these people. May their hearts be filled with peace and their homes be restored 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙
✔The 20% tariffs (and deportations) will increase food prices (not everything is produced in the US) and deportations will hit the MAGA employers who give the illegal immigrants a job.
45 was against the border bill.
The Trump tariffs are still in place and Biden added more.
Inflation was under 2% with Trump.
The scare tactics from the dems are not working.
But the cult don't care, they will go to jail or to hell with their leader.
@johnbrowney... Both tRump & Vance have said they support "price gouging" on food & gas. Project 2025!
🌊 GO BLUE NC! 🌊
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@@Lang-th1fr
Let's vote them out!!
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@@lissa4306 you're silly
Sincere thanks to all of you out there voting blue. 💙
LAWL
God bless you Asheville, praying for you all please save our Democracy!
THANK YOU FOR VOTING DURING A VERY DIFFICULT TIME YOU PEOPLE ARE GOING THROUGH, YOU ARE PATRIOTS REGARDLESS OF POLITICAL PARTY ""AMERICA FIRST"". GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU... "I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW COULD SOME IN OUR AMERICAN CONGRESS VOTE NO TO FUND FEMA WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU POEPLE NEED RIGHT NOW"
I bet they are voting Harris out of office right now pissed with the support they received after the hurricane You got people IN THIS VIDEO being interviewed IN LINE and he says WE NEED HELP these people NEED HELP - Does that sound like someone who feels help from their government?
I voted 🔵🔵all the way down the ballot 💙
God Bless these folks - They've suffered so much but know how incredibly important their vote is. VOTE BLUE 💙
Yeah 750 relief to victims WOW!
So you want them to continue to suffer
You do realise that kamala s incharge right now
Higher than Trump's $500/person @@MonitoLow
You have got to be kidding
Blue is BAD
C’mon NC! 💙
Go out and vote blue, 💙💙💙💙
Thank you NC!!! 💙💙💙💙
God Bless and Be with ALL of You in Ashville No Matter WHAT side of the Fence your On...May This Nation Come Together and Heal oneanother🤗
NC let's go! Blue tide!🌊
Let's save this country!
Asheville and Western NC, good luck with the storm repairs and stay strong!
lol ok 1st off NC is the home of one of the largest Marine bases in America... Marines aren't going to vote in a weekend warrior over JD Vance... Second... DO you think these people have appreciated the support or lack thereof by the whitehouse in this time of need with 750 dollars for US citizens after watching Billions go over seas and to Immigrants that are bused into the nation. Really? Do you REALLY think that?
Trump is cooked
Re boost FEMA, vote blue. It's your security life line.😊
My family and I early voted here in NC💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Only a TRUE MORON would vote for FOUR MORE YEARS OF THIS SH&T.
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Let's go NC. Vote blue for YOU.
Democracy will win.
It's a constitutional republic
Look at that…💙💙folks coming out to vote after all they’ve been through
Brainwashed.
Dems reallocated 600 mill to house illegals.
Yes ,they remember Trump was right there with help while QUITTERjoe was on the beach in the sand like a cat turd for five days before he did anything. Harris was eating lobster and RUSSIAN caviar with billionaires laughing. I bet NC residents remember.
@@KaiserBlade you have issues…
@@KaiserBladeExactly what help did Trump bring ? He's talked about what others are doing, but I can't find anything that he has done personally besides authorise a Gofund me (that he has not donated to himself) that sends money to charities and organisations that anyone can donate to directly.
@@heathermatthews1323 How many millions did the go fund me raised immediately. Everyone is still waiting for the $750. Harris gives Illegals $9,000 and five star hotels and free HEALTHCARE, and free food and free dental and free school. Go ahead vote for her.
Harris for President⚖️🇺🇸🗳️🗽
I hope when North Carolina votes they remember how Republicans treated them recently when disaster hit them and could have ended up costing lives and certainly causing misery.
This is simply not true. Where do you come up with this misinformation? You are being lied to.
@@Amer1st
Gimme a break. All that comes out of orange mouth is pure unadulterated lies.
@@Amer1st FEMA workers were harassed by armed militia and they and volunteers were forced to stand down for their own safety. I live there. People didn’t know they could apply for FEMA assistance because rumors were being spread by the Republican candidate and some Republican leaders. Our own Republican US Rep Chuck Edwards had to put out a statement that the misinformation put out has been harmful to those in the affected areas and to please stop it. It has been in the news on every channel!. 😢 Our beautiful western NC mountains and people need help not political division. And, this behavior also has affected recovery in FL from Hurricane Milton where my mom, family and friends live in the Tampa Bay area. Also, devastated by a natural disaster and many affected by misinformation.
Very admirable,, very uplifting and heartwarming.. god bless you folks
Compliments to the older man who realizes that he believes that it is a vital election where democracy needs to bebpreserved👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 The true patriot who says country above party
Go on people, my 🙏🏾 are with you. Thank you for your determination and I hope things improve for you..❤🙋🏾🇳🇱🇸🇷🗳️🖊️💙❤️
May God continue to strengthen you consideringvthe natural disasters, yet you are fighting to keep our country together and avoid division that trump is spreading.
Democracy will win
I agree with the gentleman 100%. Don't let Trump sleep walk us into a Fascist State. ...And NC needs to question Go Fund Me about 5 million Trump collected for Helene Relief.
@@4anEmpress after what fema did to them?I doubt if they're voting democrat
I think you should better understand what fascism is because it ain't the right...
@@90hjorth Everyone has an opinion. Mine is absolutely correct,
Trump WON his PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY BIGLY 17 MILLION AMERICAN VOTERS. Biden won his PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY. Harris was SELECTED NOT ELECTED NOMINEE that's fascism defined .get it. Karl Marx " we will go forward UNBURDENED BY the PAST". Communist Manifesto. Hitler campaign slogan Kraft durch Freude means Strength through JOY ". Vote BLEW destroy DEMOCRACY.
@@4anEmpressSelected not ELECTED NOMINEE HARRIS IS THE OPPOSITE OF DEMOCRACY THAT'S FASCISM DEFINED. I know I'm correct. Karl Marx " we will go forward UNBURDENED BY the PAST" COMMUNIST MANIFESTO. Hitler campaign slogan Kraft durch Freude means Strength through JOY. Vote BLEW destroy DEMOCRACY.
Glad you guys are OK! Thank you for voting for our Republic. Go Harris!
I'm alright with everything you said.Except go harris go trump
@@charlesfuhs7520yes, go chrump, go away forever!
This white guy in canada us hoping NC turns out for kamala and tim 💙🇨🇦
My husband, daughter and I all voted yesterday for Harris/Walz!
NC FOR HARRIS/WALZ 2024!!
THANK YOU🔵!
I hope you guys get more of Trudeau also… good luck dude!
Can't believe that anyone with brains would support Trump 😢🤔 Why some people pick Hell over Haven 🤔 America please wake up 👏👏🏼 Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪🗽🇺🇸🫡💙📬
It's the people who don't watch fake news and investigate for the truth who are voting for Trump.
Mind your own Countries Business 😮
How's that influx of diversity going over there? Seen your crime rate recently? It looks like your women aren't adjusting to their new position in society very well. Why do you not care about them? 🤣
@@jennietidwell4981
Freedom of speech, remember? Not just the freedom to own guns and fire them indiscriminately. He/she has every right to share their opinions about other countries' politics because fascism affects all people no matter where you live. World wars happened not a long time ago.
You like the wars? May they extend to your country then if you enjoy them so much.
The beautiful people of Asheville showing the way for everyone else in the country! Vote Blue and take back your rights and freedoms.
Asheville also been strong blue. The rest of the surrounding area are solid red.
After the fema thing, I don't think they're all democrat anymore
Kamala gave you 750.00 and gave illegals 5000 in foodstamps and more in money vote Red
Thankfully
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NO THIS TIME , I VOTED TRUMP OUT!!
Donnie is done. When you don't care about the life of the average people, you are going to be voted out.
Wonderful if Kamala wins Obama can finish America so we are just another western country and can fit into the ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT The Globalists have waited long enough. SO if you look forward to this and digital currency vote Kamala. 943 banks have digital currency ready our money will be worthless and the government will control when, if and how we are able to spend. Sounds fun doesn't it??
🤣🤣🤣 WOW you are delusional! Come down here to Arizona and live with the open border! Live with the illegals and having your home and business broke into along with your car! Harris has no policies and isn’t mature enough to be president!
lol. He's not the president, in charge of the rescue operations nor does he bear the responsibility of such a slow recovery effort. North Carolina has an army base that should have been there with all capable bodies after the first 24 hours
Then you would vote trump...that makes no sense lol
@@90hjorthHe hates regular people. All about himself and his billionaire cronies
We love you North Carolina!!! Remember how the GOP has treated you! Vote blue!!!!
Trump’s Great Tariffs -> mass inflation -> mass lay offs as companies go out of business or save on cost
Biden kept trumps tariff goon
@@boronin10 there is a World of difference between the targeted tariffs kept (many with exemptions) under Biden vs the broad-based Great 60% Tariffs that Trump now proposing.
We had tariffs and very little inflation
@@troyjenkins3886 Fact: We Never had the massive tariffs of 60% or more that Trump is proposing on many many goods. Big difference between a cat 1 economic hurricane and a cat 6 economic hurricane that Trump wants to create now
@@AlohaEru no there aint
Thank you NC
Thank you so very much for
Sounds of conversation and laughter from people in line is sweet sound of resilience.
Harris / Walz 2024!!! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
I hope and I pray that every person that lost their home that is suffering right now in North Carolina that God blesses you and that I will government are helping you guys cause you guys need it. I remember when Sandy hit New York and we didn’t have no light no water, no heat it was horrible and I had to small kids. I know how it is to suffer and my prayers are with all of you. I hope that I could have done more to help each and everyone of you.
When will Trump supporters and Republicans in general understand? You don't resolve the issues you care about by giving up your right to vote.
This election, don't vote for yourself. Vote for the ones you love.
Thank you!💙💙💙💙💙
Vote 💙💙💙 to save our country,
Thank you ❤!
I've seen many SE Asians support trump, just so betrayed themselves.
A Vote for BLUE means SCREW YOU to America!
Only a MORON would vote blue!
Make lying wrong again! Get out there and vote people! 💙💙💙💙💙
Very cool. I have met the first man to speak. He is correct. It is imperative to vote Blue to save our Democracy. What trump and Musk did was atrocious. Please vote Harris/Walz and Blue down ballot.
Vote for blue!!!!!!!!
In North Carolina 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 💙💙💙🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
North Carolina, preserve our democracy. Please.
I'm so impressed with these patriots!
This is amazing to see 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
VOTING is the most patriotic thing everyone must do! I've always taken voting seriously no matter was on the ballot. There are countries that can only WISH that they can vote! It's IMPORTANT TO VOTE no matter the circumstances...
Harris Walz 24 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Can’t understand these ridiculously long lines in American elections. Why not just have more polling stations? Many people can’t stand for that long. This doesn’t happen in Canada. We try to make it easier to vote, not harder! 🇨🇦🙄
Deliberate in some States to Discourage Voters from Showing UP especially We Older folks more likely to Vote DEM
Republicans have been busy closing polling stations for the last decade here in the United States. They make it harder to vote because they know that's the only way they can win.
Vote Kamala Harris Tim Walz🇺🇸💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙Vote Blue💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Such good people!
Asheville is the coolest town east of the Mississippi. Her citizens seem well-informed and determined.
Being human is helping the ones in need and if you have to do secretly do secretly, you don’t have to boast when you help somebody the best way to secretly do it. Don’t think about it do it if you have the means to do it I wish that had
They better vote the republicans out of congress.
Vote blue for women rights for our daughters future for America freedom and democracy 💙💙💙💙 Kamala Harris 💙💙
Oh yeh let's vote to make sure those daughters can have abortions when they grow up! SMH🙄
The lady at the end “ I Voted!” that was cool.
Thank you Asheville! 😮
Thank you, Asheville residents, for taking the time to vote early. The importance of this presidential election is not lost on you. After the horrendous amount of destruction and loss you recently suffered, you, more than most people, know how critical it is to fund FEMA. You also know how important it is to get the correct information out to those people who desperately need it. To think that some politicians have deliberately sent out misinformation to residents in beed is unconscionable. It's despicable and criminal.
I hope your communities can heal and rebuild and receive all the help you deserve.
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I am counting on the majority having the cognitivity to discern what trump is promising vs Harris our republic democracy is at stake. Trumo has said this would be our last vote if he wins and I believe him. VOTE DEMOCRATIC HARRIS WALZ 2024🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
I live in Black Mountain, NC. VOTED BLUE ALL DOWN BALLOT
HARRIS/WALZ 2024🌊🇺🇸💙
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Bad news for Donald Trump. Heavy early voting has always favored the Dems. He brought it on himself. He didn’t have to be such an asshat all the time.
Vote 💙 up and down the ballot!!!! Even for city dog catcher!!!
When i voted yesterday I was one of 9 thousand who already cast their ballots in Raleigh. None of us had seen lines like we did yesterday. more women than men.
God Bless and be well..
Rowan and Cabarrus county North 💙 Carolina for HARRIS/WALZ🌊 🌊 🌊 🌴 🌴 🌴🥥 🥥 🥥 💚 💙 💚 💙 💚
The American people are going to stand up for freedom and democracy this election. It's patriotic and exciting.
I hope they also vote for a blue senator
That young man being interviewed was a bright spot in my day. Even though he was spared damage to his home his work was affected, a foot in both worlds and he knows how important FEMA is during an enormous crisis like the one that devastated their state. I would bet the gentleman behind him sneering is a trump voter though. My prayers are with the people of North Carolina.
Alone, we are but grains of sand. Together, we’re a friggin’ BEACH! 🏝️ Let’s goooooo! 💙🗳️🇺🇸
Omg, I love that analogy 💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙
Blessings to you all thur this recovery from the storms 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
The old people are going for Harris!!!!
We older Folks were EDUCATED to Think through problems and Possibilities BEFORE opening our Mouths...
Come on NC vote as if your life depends on it, because it does. Vote to keep your freedom and Make America Great Again ❤
Make America Great Always 💙
Don’t forget that reducing the impact of hurricanes by addressing global warming is another reason to vote Democratic.😊
Thank you Asheville!
Yes that’s the point. Not perfect but trump will be a nightmare
Go Democrats
Yes. As in go away.
@@CBBC435😂😂WAKE UP YOU'RE DREAMING. STAY WOKE
@@CBBC435As in go away gnat, annoying but harmless.