Age: 26
Neighborhood: Central Harlem
Occupation: Runway Coach
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat
“I would like to see people that have dreams be able to pursue them.”
[audio:http://cdn.journalism.cuny.edu/blogs.dir/9/files/2008/10/dexter_1-2.mp3|titles=4 Years from Now|artists=Dexter Ivy]
Age: 21
Neighborhood: Central Harlem
Occupation: Student
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat
“For the whole country over all, I want peace. I don’t want to be at war anymore, its ridiculous.”
[audio:http://cdn.journalism.cuny.edu/blogs.dir/9/files/2008/10/sharnada_1-2.mp3|titles=Four Years From Now|artists=Sharnada Griffin]
Age: 56
Neighborhood: Fort Collins, Colorado
Occupation: Lawyer
First Time Voter: No
Party Affiliation: Democrat
“I’d like it to be a welcoming country.”
[audio:http://cdn.journalism.cuny.edu/blogs.dir/9/files/2008/10/fred-abromowitz_1-2-11.mp3]
Age: 25
Neighborhood: West Harlem
Occupation: Bartender
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat
“I would like to see this country on the path to being out of both wars.”
[audio:http://cdn.journalism.cuny.edu/blogs.dir/9/files/2008/11/1010.mp3]
Age: 33
Neighborhood: Ditmas Park
Occupation: Artist and DJ
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat
“I’d like to see the country looking towards economic models that are sustainable.”
Age: 55
Neighborhood: West Harlem
Occupation: Scenic Artist
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat
“This country should be in a much more liberal state.”
[audio:http://cdn.journalism.cuny.edu/blogs.dir/9/files/2008/11/1011.mp3]
Age: 45
Neighborhood: Midwood
Occupation: Receptionist
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat
“I’d like to see unity. Right now I think America is still divided. Not as much, but it is still.”
Age: 69
Neighborhood: West Harlem
Occupation: Retired Archaeologist
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: None
“I’d like to see this country better than it is now, I hope.”
[audio:http://cdn.journalism.cuny.edu/blogs.dir/9/files/2008/11/1007-1.mp3]