In this political climate, what gives you hope for the future? | Voter Voices

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“I hope that more common sense is coming around and less: blue side, red side, my side, your side.” That’s how one North Carolina resident described what he hopes to see in the future.

We spoke with voters across the country about what gives them hope for the future in the current political climate, and whether they feel optimistic about what lies ahead.

Producers: Catie Dull/NPR, Pablo Valdivia…

“I hope that more common sense is coming around and less: blue side, red side, my side, your side.” That’s how one North Carolina resident described what he hopes to see in the future.

We spoke with voters across the country about what gives them hope for the future in the current political climate, and whether they feel optimistic about what lies ahead.

Producers: Catie Dull/NPR, Pablo Valdivia…

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