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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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John Novoa

Age: 28
Neighborhood: Brooklyn
Occupation: Paralegal
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“The mess that Bush left for whoever is gonna be president is gonna make things very difficult but hopefully it will be peaceful.”

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Paula Agudela

Age: 18
Neighborhood: Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Occupation: Photography student
1st Time Voter: Yes
Political Affiliation: Independent

“The system right now doesn’t work for everyone.”

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Naomi Echevarrya

Age: 46
Neighborhood: Battery Park
Occupation: Family Assistant
1st Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

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George Lynch

Age: 25
Neighborhood: Queens
Occupation: Teacher Assistant
1st Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“I do wish for the Clinton years to come back.”

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