2008 Election Snapshots

Age: 28
Neighborhood: Riverdale, Bronx
Occupation: Social Worker
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“I hope that we’re out of Iraq.”

Age: 38
Neighborhood: Park Slope, Brooklyn
Political Affiliation: Democrat

Age: 39
Neighborhood: Brooklyn
Occupation: President
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democratic

Translation: Immigrants are very important to the U.S. If there is no immigrants in the United States, the country will collapse. If all the Americans prefer a job with $50-60 hourly payment, then who is going to work at an hour rate around $7? McDonald will have to be shut down. So without immigrant workers, there is no America.

The biggest challenge for both candidates is the economic recession. If they cannot rescue the economy from its turmoil, the society will be unstable. I’m a middle class voter, I think the tax policy of Obama will help the next four year’s economy recovery.

Age: 68
Neighborhood: Cobble Hill
Occupation: Retired
First Time Voter: No
Party Affiliation: Democrat

Age: 57

Neighborhood: Kensington, Brooklyn

Occupation: Child Care Provider

Political Affiliation: Independent

“There are a lot of poor people who can’t afford to eat. Let’s give them more money so they can take care of themselves, take care of their family.”

Age: 24
Neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights
Occupation: Works at a Pawn Shop
First Time Voter: No
Party Affiliation: Republican, voting for Obama

“Obama is the Man to take us to the next level”

Age: 18

Neighborhood: Hunts Point

Occupation: student

First Time Voter: Yes

Political Affiliation: Democrat

Age: 42
Neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights
Occupation:Mom
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“I hope people can start focusing on the environment again”