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?"

Queens CD2

Terry Cooper

Age: 62
Neighborhood: Woodside
Occupation: Nurse
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

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Cooper is also concerned about the country’s reputation. She said the country’s confidence diminished in the eyes of other leaders, because of President Bush. She would like to see Obama and Biden “clean house” because they are good advisers when it comes to foreign policy. She does believe that under Democratic presidency, the economy will turn around within the four years.

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