New York pre-election through the eyes of a Ukrainian: who is supported by the local business elite

Wealthy New Yorkers don't believe the exit poll results. Many are simply embarrassed to admit that they will vote for Trump. Maxim Koretsky, an entrepreneur, investor, hedge fund manager, and a member of the Editor's Club, spoke about why the New York business elite is ready to support the current president in this race. "Ukrainian Truth".

New York today

Recently Maxim Koretsky returned from a five-day trip to New York, where he met with entrepreneurs, financiers and management of local companies. This allowed him to find out what is really happening today in America's largest city, and what issues New Yorkers are most concerned about. “The streets are crowded, but comfortable and pleasant. The current calm and measured rhythm of life here has significantly changed the usual appearance of the Big Apple. Instead of tourists and business travelers "white collars" in today's New York, you can often meet ... New Yorkers. "

Typically New Yorkers spend their time on cruises and travel, in their villas in France, Spain or Italy. Now they have returned home. “Everyone is one way or another discouraged by the COVID-19 pandemic, but they approach the issue very calmly and wisely. They monitor their health: they play sports, eat healthy food, observe safety rules so as not to get infected and not endanger others. If they plan to attend an event, they are promptly tested for coronavirus: all conditions have been created to make it possible and affordable, ”the author noted.

The service industry in New York is deeply knocked out. “Many restaurants are closed. Those that work close clearly at 22:00 - 23:00. People practically do not visit public places; in the evenings they go to visit each other. This is a new trend that is gaining momentum: order delivery of delicious food, grab a bottle of wine and have a heart-to-heart talk, ”he said.

Who do wealthy New Yorkers support?

The main topic of conversation is the presidential elections. “Who do wealthy New Yorkers support? The poll results show that Donald Trump's position in this city is very shaky, but this is not the case. This is the case when the statements of voters about their preferences and what they really think differ greatly, ”the author says.

Talking to local entrepreneurs, bankers and corporate managers, he found out that the incumbent president is less evil for them than Joe Biden. “My interlocutors do not believe the results of exit polls. They say: people are just embarrassed to admit that they will vote for Trump. His rhetoric and demeanor are abhorrent and even offensive to the New York elite. Meanwhile, his policy is a policy of big money, and therefore is close to all those who make money and who own this money, ”the author explained.

The active and aggressive campaign against Biden, accelerated by the Trump headquarters, plays an important role here. "Among the main theses in it are the age of the opponent (77 years), weak character (or inability to resist the influence of the radical left in the Democratic Party), plans to raise taxes," socialize "medicine, and so on," the author added.

And if most of these attacks can be questioned by a critically-minded audience, then the issue of taxes raises concerns for many. The fact is that taxes in the United States are already extremely high. And entrepreneurs are in a significantly better position than hired employees. “Tax legislation is designed in such a way as to stimulate entrepreneurship. Negative expectations associated with tax increases, meanwhile, are smoothed out by Biden's promises to restore the abandoned infrastructure, the author noted. - I must admit that the roads in the United States, exactly like airports with train stations and power lines, leave much to be desired. To change the situation, huge financial investments are needed. Investments in infrastructure can give an impetus to the economy as a whole even if taxes rise. "

On the subject: Hillary Clinton became a member of the New York Electoral College

Some of the author's interlocutors expressed an interesting opinion: "The current presidential race is not a confrontation between Trump and Biden, but the son-in-law and advisor of the incumbent President Jared Kushner and Senator Kamala Harris from California, whom Biden invited as vice president."

Harris, 55, is the first African American of Asian descent to be elected California's attorney general to become a U.S. Senator and run for vice presidency. She is cocky, persistent and determined, and therefore extremely uncomfortable for Trump. With her behavior and views, she neutralizes many theses in his communication struggle with Biden. “In the Democratic Party, she is considered a staunch centrist, not a supporter of left-wing radicals. She is seriously predicted the presidency, in addition, in relation to Harris, any attacks from the Trump headquarters can be dangerous - given her origin, any attack on her can have the exact opposite effect and mobilize the ethnic and racial communities of the United States against Trump, " author.

Meanwhile, Kushner is gaining more weight and influence, and is very strong in bargaining positions. There is an opinion that his role in resolving the conflict between Arab countries and Israel was not the last. Behind the scenes, he is even called the richest American. Together with Trump, they are now forming a very influential duo that appeals to American businessmen and investors.

Trump is the president of money

Many wealthy New Yorkers are ready to support Trump, since his actions are clear to many here and now. "Yes, he is a" strange type ", but an understandable" strange type "who stands up for the interests of the United States, not because he is such a positive hero, but corny because the interests of the country coincide with his personal business interests and the interests of his team." , - the author writes.

Many are satisfied with the incumbent's entrepreneurial approach to various aspects of life. “Trump is the president of money, he has an entrepreneurial approach to everything: politics, life, negotiations, decision-making,” one financial tycoon from Manhattan told me over a glass of whiskey. “Many of us are satisfied with this approach, many of us do not want another power,” the author said.

He added: "Trump has made money for both entrepreneurs and financiers, and in New York everyone wants to be able to earn money, people want to continue, the show must go on!"

Upsetting for wealthy New Yorkers in both candidates is the level of discussion of both candidates. “This is not the level of the elites,” they say, commenting on the debate.

If Trump does not surprise anyone with his manner of negotiating, interrupting the interlocutor, being rude and getting personal, then Biden was expected to give a different reaction. “They expected him, like Hillary Clinton, to save face and not accept the rhetoric of his opponent, to show restraint and strength of character,” the author noted.

New Yorkers today note that the level of political strife has fallen, as has the general cultural level. “Previously, politicians tried to win the votes of the elites and behaved accordingly, but now they are trying to win the votes of the masses,” the author summed up.