2008 Election Snapshots

Age: 31
Neighborhood: (Bay Ridge) Brooklyn, NY
Occupation: Textile Designer (American Eagle)
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democratic

“Hopefully our planet will be going towards a more greener state … like we’ll be working on a greener policy.”

Age: 21
Neighborhood: (East Williamsburg/Bushwick) Brooklyn, NY
Occupation: Student (School of Visual Arts)
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democratic/Libertarian

“I think there needs to be, in lack of a better term, the new cultural revolution.”

Age: 34
Neighborhood: Westchester Square
Occupation: Music promoter
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat

“I’m a simple kinda guy.”

Age: 21
Neighborhood: Belmont
Occupation: student (senior at Fordham University)
First Time Voter: yes
Political Affiliation: none

“Hopefully…there will be more jobs on the market for other seniors in school ready to graduate.”
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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.”

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.”

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

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

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.”