AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – In Augusta, the Young Democrats of Richmond County hosted a watch party for the final night of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday evening, where Kamala Harris accepted the presidential nomination.
There was great excitement about what the next few months would bring.
Participants at the event said they needed to get involved because the outcome would determine how the next four years of their lives would turn out – for better or for worse.
Many said the convention was inspiring as Harris sought to make one final impression on America by accepting her nomination.
The next generation is paying attention.
“I’m young and will be buying a house or renting an apartment soon, so this is at the top of my list when it comes to affordable housing,” said Matthew Cruz of Evans.
Malcolm Townsend of Augusta said:
“I like what she says about taxing the rich, but how is she going to do that?” he said. “I like what she says she’s going to make it easier for first-time home buyers, but what avenues is she going to take to make that a reality for us?”
Augusta University political science professor Dr. Gregg Murray said Harris’ momentum is strong.
She is currently 2% ahead of Trump, according to national polls.
But Murray says she has a lot to prove in the next few months.
“She’s in complete control of the messaging right now and she needs to put herself in a situation, you know, a press conference, sitting down, doing interviews with journalists, things like that, where people challenge her a little bit about her policies and her record so far,” he said.
Three months before the country decides who will run the country for the next four years, the next generation is ready to help make the decision.
“I want to encourage people to take advantage of this privilege and not take it for granted,” said Augusta resident Janelys Villalta. “Go vote.”
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