Election Interview

1. If any, which party do you usually affiliate yourself with?

 

“Democrat.”

 

2. Is there any specific reason (or multiple reasons) you prefer this party?

 

“Generally more socially-oriented, although I used to vote Republican more with terms of budget.”

 

3. How did the announcement of vice presidential candidates influence your vote? Why or why not?

 

“Sarah Palin is by no means ready – it had a tremendous impact on any decision to not vote for McCain.”

 

4. What are a few issues that you think are especially important in this election? Why?

 

-                “Certainly the economy and the culture of deregulation that benefits cronies of politicians.”

-                “The resolution of the two wars in the Mid East.”

 

5. Do you believe that the two final candidates were the ideal representatives for the Republican and Democratic parties? If not, who would be? Why or why not?

 

“I think – feverently – that the two presidential candidates are the best choices we have for the time – both moderate in their parties. I would’ve loved to have voted for a McCain/Obama ticket,”