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Nearly 30 years ago, Ronald Reagan famously asked Americans, "Are you better off now than you were four years ago?" More than 60 NYCity News Service reporters fanned out through the city in the days before the historic Nov. 4 election to ask New Yorkers:
"Where do you want this country to be four years from now?"

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Johanna Barron and Thomas Boyle

Ages: Barron (60), Boyle (50)
Neighborhood: Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
Occupation: Both retired
First Time Voters: No
Political Affiliation: Barron – Republican; Boyle – Democrat

“I wanna see that everyone can have medical insurance…it’s not right what they’re doing.”

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“And why should kids have to worry about getting an education?”

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Sumerez Pizarro

Age: 25
Neighborhood: Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
Occupation: Investment Banker
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Independent

“At this point, any change would be good.”

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Faith Gentles,

Neighborhood: Staten Island
Occupation: Guidance Counselor at PS 200 in Bensonhurst
First Time Voter:
Party Affiliation:

“I would think this country should be able to have everyone insured.”

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Mary Santiago

Age: 44
Neighborhood: Bensonshurst, Brooklyn
Occupation: Not given
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Republican

“I want to see more people working together…”

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