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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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David March

Age: 30 
Neighborhood: Crown Heights
Occupation: Buyer for promotional business company
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“[Europeans] look at everybody in America like we all voted for Bush.”

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Everett Douglas

Age: 45
Neighborhood: Crown Heights
Occupation: Social Worker
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“I’d like to see this country move forward by helping people with addictions.”

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Andrea Yarrington

Age: 50
Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
Occupation: Real Estate Broker
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“I’d like to see fewer imports, particularly from China.”

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Lawrence Koleosho

Age: 34
Neighborhood: Crown Heights
Occupation: State Trooper
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“I’d like the troops to come back home.”

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Clara Park

Age: 30
Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
Occupation: Chef
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“I’m unhappy that the gap between the haves and have nots has gotten bigger.”

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