CLEAN : Election workers count early ballots on election eve in battleground Arizona

The speaker expresses anxiety about the upcoming election, particularly the close governor race between Katie Hobbs and Kerry Lake. They hope citizens will exercise their rights to protect democracy. Reflecting on American democracy, the speaker believes it will recover from its current state, likening it to a pendulum. They express concern about the potential for violence, though they don't believe it is imminent, and hope it doesn't escalate.

What is the speaker's main concern regarding the upcoming election?

• The cost of the election

• The close race between candidates

• The weather on election day

• The location of polling stations

What does the speaker hope citizens will do in response to the election?

• Move to another country

• Protest against the candidates

• Ignore the election

• Exercise their voting rights

How does the speaker view the current state of American democracy?

• As a system that has disappointed many

• As a system that is irrelevant

• As a system that is improving rapidly

• As a stable and unchanging system

What metaphor does the speaker use to describe the potential recovery of democracy?

• A rising tide

• A mountain climb

• A pendulum

• A flowing river

What is the speaker's stance on the likelihood of political violence?

• They believe it is inevitable

• They are certain it will not happen

• They think it is unlikely but concerning

• They are indifferent to it