From the day Donald Trump entered the race, Alice Butler-Short was in his corner.
“This is so refreshing, that we have a candidate who's not concerned about political correctness. We've had it up to here with political correctness.”
The 73-year-old leads the 'Virginia Women for Trump' group, which she claims consists of mainly middle-class, well-educated American women who are staunch Republicans.
“Women are very, very powerful, as grassroots activists, because we can strike up a conversation, anywhere. And I knew that Mr Trump was going to need the women's support.”
And she certainly is showing her support this election campaign. Months ago, she purchased a beaten up old truck, which her husband helped her turn into ‘The Donald’ – a mobile campaign taking to the streets of Virginia.
“Sometimes he chugs a little, but I'm hoping to keep him alive for the next week!”
“I did my own poll… Every truck driver in America is voting for Mr Trump… Every man who likes blondes but can't tell how old I am, is voting for Mr Trump!”
Patti Lyman is a devoted member, and believes Donald Trump is the man to bring the change she wants to see in America.
“He is quintessentially American. He is the genuine article. People know that he loves America. It's been a very, very long time since we've have had someone run for office who's said to put America first.”
To them, Hillary Clinton represents the establishment, someone who won't act in the interests of everyday Americans.
They agree with Donald Trump's platforms on immigration and safety. They're pro-wall, pro-life and think Mr Trump can deliver on his promise of creating jobs.
Laura Morris dismisses the accusations of racism and misogyny made against Mr Trump.
And the 61-year-old wasn’t offended by his infamous hot-mic comments.
“I just see him as an all-American guy, who unfortunately what he said was caught on tape. And I would like to see a group of men who have not been guilty of saying something like that. I didn't like it, but it doesn't prevent me from looking at him as a leader for our country.”
They call themselves a movement, and they know their voice is vital if Donald Trump is to become president.
He knows it too. As he works through battleground states, his camp has strategically placed Ivanka and Melania in suburbs where they’re targeting middle class women.
Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, speaks during a campaign rally in Denver. AP Source: AP
Women make up the majority of the population eligible to vote in the US.
In the last US general election, more than 71.3 million women cast their ballot, compared with about 61.5 million men.
"The women's vote makes a huge difference. I mean that's how Mr Obama got elected. If Mr Trump loses it will be because of the women's vote,” Linda Beebe, President, League of Women voters told SBS.
Generally, women favour the Democratic Party.
And this year, the Democrats have some Republicans on side too.
Meghan Milloy is the co-founder of the ‘Republican Women for Hillary’ lobby group, which operates in nine states, many of them Republican.
She'd prefer to cross the aisle, than see a Donald Trump presidency.
“We have a candidate who has been just very cavalier about insulting women and treating women as second class citizens, and I think the women have really taken it personally.”
Turned off by the billionaire, the women found themselves looking to their only viable option - and discovered Hillary Clinton was very different to the person they grew up knowing.
Jewelyn Cosgrove’s views changed after she’d dug deep into Mrs Clinton’s past.
“I did my homework,” she told SBS.
“I am now a working mum, and I think that the Republican party has a way to go, to really start addressing that. And I think Trump in particular has a way to go to understand the challenges that are facing women in this country.”
They say she's moderate, and will be able to work with both Democrats and Republicans.
And they make it clear their vote is for Hillary Clinton, rather than against Donald Trump.
Jennifer Pierotti Lim was recruited to speak at the Democratic National Convention in July.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton Source: AAP
It was a bold move, and the 31-year-old received death threats.
“We knew we were going to make some enemies, and but you know it's just too important, this election, and so we were okay with that.”
Ms Pierotti Lim says voting for Mrs Clinton doesn't make the women Democrats, but the Grand Old Party isn't the one they once knew.
“I think whether or not we stay Republicans really depends on what the Republican Party does after the election."
"If it becomes the party of Donald Trump and embraces all the policies, or lack thereof, that he has embodied this election, then I can't see myself being a part of that.”
Twenty-nine-year-old Ms Milloy can see the women being a part of history.
“I really honestly think that women are going to make or break this election and it feels like they're going to make it.”
