Age: 50
Neighborhood: Brighton Beach
Occupation: Currently unemployed (disability)
First Time Voter: Yes
Political Affiliation: Independent
Age: 39
Neighborhood: Astoria, Queens
Occupation: Owner of a pizzeria
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Conservative
Age: 26
Neighborhood: Jackson Heights
Occupation: Homemaker
First time voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat
Age: 66
Neighborhood: Jackson Heights
Occupation: mail courier
First time voter: No
Political affiliation: Democrat, but voting for McCain
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Age: 26
Neighborhood: Brighton Beach
Occupation: Lawyer
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat
Age: 71
Neighborhood: Coney Island
Occupation: Home attendant
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat
Age: 74
Neighborhood: Jackson Heights
Occupation: retired teacher
First time voter: No
Political affiliation: Democrat
Age: 62
Neighborhood: Woodside
Occupation: Nurse
First Time Voter: No
Political Affiliation: Democrat
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.