US Trinis back Hillary

Victory for Clinton would make her the first woman to be elected as US President.

The BBC last night reported that,” final opinion polls suggest no clear advantage for either Democrat Hillary Clinton or Republican Donald Trump. A final result is expected towards midnight Eastern Time (0500 GMT).” Clinton and Trump each need a total of 270 votes from the 50 states in the US to be elected President.

Among those voting for Clinton and encouraging others via social media to come out and vote for her were several Trini-born American citizens. In Chicago, Illinois (Clinton’s hometown), Anjanette Chan Tack cast her, “first vote (ever) in a national general election.” A student at the University of Chicago, Chan Tack said, “I dressed up in a Hillary Clinton-eque pantsuit, in honor of our fierce candidate...Come on, America. Let’s do this! #ImWithHer #Lets- MakeHistory.” Patrick Chin Hong in New York in a post on his Facebook page said, “As an immigrant eligible for the very first time to cast a ballot, I voted this morning with more than a heart full of civic pride and urgency. This is now my country, my dream, too. Get up. Get out. Go vote.” Chard Chan Tack, in Brooklyn New York, showed his support for Clinton posting a video from.

Occupy Democrats called Trump Endorses Clinton, Says He’s A Democrat.” Tarcisio Reynes in Florida did his part to encourage people to vote by posting a photo o himself with a sticker, showing he had voted. The post read, “This is a test. This is only a test. No action is required.” Stacey Lowe, a TT national who also lives in Florida, said, “Go vote ... if you haven’t already . I you don’t vote, you really do by default “ Wayne Garanito, a pilot, posted, “Glad I am flying to get all this Political BS away from me. Easy Trip.” A photo on Garanito’s Facebook page showed the flight path which his plane was taking from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Even TT nationals living in Europe weighed on the election.

In England, Edmund Nigel Gall posted a photo on his Facebook page.”The latest example of the dangerous kind of stupid that’s over-represented in the Donald Trump camp. This is Sky News reporter Amanda Walker’s report from Trump’s rally last night in Manchester, New Hampshire. Just over three mins long, so I can understand your reluctance to listen because you’re now allergic to Trump’s voice.” Trade and Industry Minister Paula Gopee- Scoon, who was Foreign Affairs Minister in 2009, said this country would support any democratically elected president.

Then and current Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar opposed TT ’s hosting of the Summit of the Americas. Sports Minister Darryl Smith praised outgoing US President Barack Obama. Smith said, “As we bid adieu to one of the greatest leaders, I thank you as you left an indelible mark on my political life, encouraging me to be the change I want to see and stand firm in what I believe in.” Among the persons who liked Smith’s comment was his Cabinet colleague, Housing Minister Randall Mitchell.

Former government minister Tina Gronlund Nunez posted on her Facebook page, “Hillary currently leads the VoteCastr live exit polls in Florida, Iowa, NH, Wisc, PA Nevada and Ohio.” The BBC last night reported tha,” final opinion polls suggest no clear advantage for either Democrat Hillary Clinton or Republican Donald Trump. A final result is expected towards midnight Eastern Time (0500 GMT).”