While it can feel like the presidential election season has lasted forever, we are now only weeks away from the final outcome of the Joe Biden versus President Donald Trump decision. While every election matters, it definitely feels like this is one that will make history in a big way, especially as the country continues to struggle to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic.
The so-called “mom vote” is always a critical part of voter turnout and parents of all political persuasions are passionate about the issues that will shape the future for their children. From climate change to health care to gun violence and the economy, there are so many important issues that we’ll be looking to the next president to solve.
There are lots of important reasons to vote, so we were curious to hear who real moms are planning to vote and what concerns drive those decisions. Read on for the uncensored truth about what motivates moms to vote and for the good reminders about why voting is so important.
The opinions included in this story do not necessarily reflect the views of CafeMom or parent company Wild Sky Media.
Joe Biden
“How is this even a question? Joe Biden isn’t a perfect candidate (I’ll be sad forever that I can’t vote for Elizabeth Warren) but I’d vote for a potted plant before I’d vote for Trump. He’s a racist nightmare who has made everything worse.” – A.K., Saint Paul, Minnesota
Donald Trump
“I’m not open about it because people are SO MEAN about being a Trump voter, but I do plan to vote for President Trump again. He’s the only one who’ll put pro-life people in the courts, and that really matters to me.” – E.S., Mesa, Arizona
Joe Biden
“I’m a Black woman, raising Black sons. There is no way I’d vote for a racist to be president and President Trump is completely a racist. I can’t even talk to the MAGA people anymore. A vote for him is a vote against my children.” – S.H., Davis, California
Howie Hawkins
“The environment is my No. 1 issue and ending the two-party system is my other big thing. Our country needs more than two parties, this system is just broken and I’m voting for the Green Party candidate as a protest about that.” – M.B., Boulder, Colorado
Joe Biden
“I’m voting for Biden but mostly I’m voting for Kamala Harris. It is so past time for there to be a women in the White House. I wish she was the presidential candidate, but I’m pumped to see her on the ticket.” – K.P. Toledo, Ohio
Jo Jorgensen
“Don’t use my name, but I’m planning to vote for a third-party candidate because my state isn’t competitive anyways. I’m voting for Jo Jorgensen because I’d love to see a female president, even though she’s not going to win. I just don’t like big government and I think mask mandates are stupid! You can quote me on that!” – H.J., Salt Lake City, Utah
Donald Trump
“MAGA baby! I’m all in. I like that Trump says what he thinks and he doesn’t care about being politically correct. He’s not afraid to be all about the United States and I love that. I just think he drives the libs crazy and that cracks me up.” – S.F., Tucson, Arizona
Joe Biden
“Yeah, I’ll be voting for the person who isn’t a violent racist, thanks. Like, how is this even a debate? I’m going to be so mad at my fellow white women if the majority of us vote Trump again. White women need to do better.” – S.B., Roseville, Minnesota
Joe Biden
“Joe Biden was actually my top pick from the beginning! I wish he had run in 2016, because I think he would easily have beaten Trump back then and we could have avoided the whole circus of President Trump.” – L.V., Grand Rapids, Michigan
Donald Trump
“I don’t like him. Let me just say that. I don’t think he’s a great person. But I do think it’s possible to be voting for him and not be a racist or sexist. I just think he’s better for the economy than Biden would be.” – N.L, Houston, Texas
Undecided
“Yes, I exist! I’m still not sure who I’m going to vote for. I really, really wanted it to be Bernie Sanders, so I’m not sure if I want to do a write-in for him or if I’ll hold my nose and vote for Biden. I’m just not sure.” – J.F., Iowa City, Iowa
Joe Biden
“Joe Biden. Duh. It’s like it you asked ‘would you rather vote for Biden or get slammed in the face with a hammer?’ that’s how insane I think this choice is. Donald Trump is a freaking criminal and over 200,000 people have died because of him.” – E.A., Tampa, Florida
Donald Trump
“I’m a Christian and my faith really determines who I vote for. I don’t really think Trump is a sincere Christian, but I do think he’s willing to do the most to put into place laws that I’ll agree with.” – R.R., San Diego, California
Joe Biden
“As a Catholic, I’m committed to voting for the person who I think is most likely to do the most for the neediest people. I want to see things like universal health care and criminal justice reform, things I don’t think Trump cares about.” – M.R., Santa Fe, New Mexico
Joe Biden
“I’ve never actually voted before this year! I could have voted in 2016 but I really didn’t think Trump could win, so I didn’t. But the last few years have been so ugly, I have to vote against Trump this time.” – G.R, Holland, Michigan
