Voter Concerns Highlight Threats to American Democracy

In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, voters expressed significant concern over the state of democracy and the economy, with 35% prioritizing democracy and 31% the economy, according to NBC News Exit Polls. Abortion and immigration followed as key issues. The poll revealed widespread pessimism, with three-quarters of voters feeling negatively about the country's direction. Voter priorities varied between supporters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with Harris voters focusing on democracy and abortion, while Trump voters prioritized the economy and immigration. President Biden's approval rating stood at 41%, lower than Trump's in 2020.