A 2020 Biden and Elizabeth Warren Voter Explains Why This Year, Trump and Deaton Got His Vote

Ray Medeiros is a Bristol County resident who agreed to answer some questions about this year’s election. Medeiros chose the vote by mail option and has already voted in the Presidential election.

1. Before we talk about this election, let’s go back to when you were a kid. Did you grow up in a household where people talked politics? Were your parents Democrats or Republicans?

Yes. Politics was consistently discussed. We were a split household in regards to who my parents supported for at least President.

2. Do you remember who you voted for in your first presidential election?

Bush v Gore was my first election and I voted Gore.

3. You were the chairman of the Dartmouth Democratic Town Committee but you told me you have changed your point of view. What made you leave the Democratic party?

I left the Democratic party and turned independent, my views didn’t really change at that point. I was what you’d call a Bernie bro. I was a bit disenchanted with the party politics, I’m still an independent, unenrolled voter. My views changed on economics mainly. Speaking with a mortgage industry leader, Logan Mohatshami and finally reading Mises and Hayack on the Austrian school of economics solidified my economic position going forward. Through my new outlook, democrats started looking more like Marxists than a party fighting for employees. A party focused on creating chaos, which is in the playback of Karl Marx.

4. What made you decide to vote for John Deaton for Senate? Had you voted for Warren before?

I voted Warren in the past, which correlates to my economic views of the past. and the “wealthy are bad” mentality. Deaton’s world view was formed by a life many can relate to. Climbing out of the hood life and poverty, in my opinion is a great reflection of his own spirit but also the example of our American dream. Deaton shows in depth knowledge in economics and law, making him a great voice for Massachusetts without much of a learning curve. Also, when it comes to women’s health, he aligns with me although that is not a deal breaker.

5. What are some of your biggest concerns as a Massachusetts resident?

Massachusetts is facing an illegal immigrant crisis but also a budgetary crisis perpetuated by the illegal migrants. Energy is also critical, and the lack of energy diversity is troubling, we need more nuclear, more gas and halt the wind subsidies until it’s more economical.

6. You said you’re voting for Trump this election. This is kind of a big deal. When was the moment you decided to vote for him this time?

Let me start this by saying, I am NOT MAGA and by that, I mean I’m not a fan of him. I voted Trump because I based it on results. Before Trump, I was in various GOP candidate camps including, Haley and also Will Hurd (who?). I voted Biden in 2020 and Clinton in 2016. My mind changed on Trump when I negated his personality and looked at certain issues. NATO is stronger today because our allies are investing more in their own defense. This is directly attributed to Trump’s rhetoric. I firmly disagree with his tactics, but results matter. We are a world on fire and with multiple wars, peace will only occur via strength. Trump made our alliances stronger, and he projects strength. Immigration, well let’s just say there wasn’t a crisis where thousands of potential terrorists crossed our border under Trump.

7. What are some of the things you really don’t like about Trump?

I really can’t stand his tactics to get shit done. He is definitely not the diplomatic type we have had for generations, including Reagan. I also do not like his personal attacks on McCain and other people in our military just because they disagreed with him politically.

8. Do you think the 2020 election was stolen and what do you think about January 6th?

2020 was a free and fair election. January 6th was an absolute attack on our republic by 1% of the thousands of people there. I don’t hold Trump accountable for other people’s actions, but his months long rhetoric stoked the fire in already irrational, violent people.

9. Do you think mail in voting is a safe option?

Mail in voting is safe and has been safe for years, especially in Massachusetts.

10. Who do you think is going to win these two races between Warren and Deaton and Trump and Harris?

If I’m an indicator of the outcome vs an outlier, Deaton and Trump Win. If Deaton doesn’t win, it is my hope he runs for a state seat. Being closer to the people is his forte.