“My name is Luke Rob Gorz, I’m 21 years old, and I’m a Republican. Well, obviously, the economy is Number One. Number Two is taxes… and Number Three, the welfare of the country – national security and stuff like that. John McCain – I’m not really for Democrats — some of the ideas they try to put into Congress, I don’t really agree with.” (Luke Rob Gorz, 21, of Syracuse, student, Republican, voting for John McCain)
“Joe Marsh, 52, independent. More emphasis on solar energy, wind power, more independence from imports… Social medicine… and education. I’m probably leaning toward the Democratic candidate… Yeah.” (Joe Marsh, 52, of Fayetteville, parking services coordinator, independent, leaning toward Democrat Barack Obama)
“Avery Tompkins, I’m 27, and I don’t affiliate with any party. Health care, the abortion issue, and LGBT rights. Probably Obama, because I really think we need a Democrat in the White House — and I don’t really care which one.” (Avery Tompkins, 27, of Manlius, graduate student, independent, voting for Obama)
“Fran Gilroy, 53, independent. Of course, the oil problem – the shortage of oil and the price of gas… The War in Iraq, the war on terrorism… And Social Security. Definitely McCain – because I’m a Republican at heart.” (Fran Gilroy, 53, of Syracuse, nursing assistant, independent, voting for John McCain)
“Barbara Jones, 35 … Obama. The health care system, the school system, and a pay raise… Obama, because it would be good to have someone who really could be in there to make a change for the whole nation.” (Barbara Jones, 35, of Syracuse, salesperson, Democrat, voting for Barack Obama)
For Democracywise, I’m Boris Sanchez.
(Boris Sanchez is a senior with dual majors in broadcast journalism and international relations.)
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