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Presidential race on voters’ minds
The race for the Democratic presidential nomination was on many voters’ minds this morning as they cast ballots in the North Carolina Primary Election.
John Kondracki and his wife, Agnes, each said they voted for Sen. Hillary Clinton as they exited the polling location for Precinct 1506 at First Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Agnes, 82, said she has been a supporter of Clinton for many years.
“I have not known her personally, but I have followed her,” Agnes said. “She tries to help the poor. She tries to do what is right for the children, and she has experience.”
John Kondracki said he is skeptical of Clinton’s rival for the Democratic nomination, Sen. Barack Obama.
“I’ve heard a lot of things about him, and I believe he is a Muslim,” Kondracki said. “I don’t think he can be trusted. All of the youngsters don’t really know what they are doing, and they are voting for him. I guess it’s because he looks younger, and they like that.”
One younger voter who chose Obama today was Nequilla Greene, a 21-year-old East Carolina student from Raleigh.
“That was the reason I came out today,” Greene said at the Elm Street Gym poll for Precinct 1507B. “I wanted to vote for Barack. I think he will make a difference in our country.”
Greene cited the ongoing war and high gas prices as the issues which concern her most.
Comments
By cliff skinner
May 6, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
The Daily Reflector or Letchworth at least seems to be for Clinton. My spin on the Democratic race is, Clinton is telling you what you want to hear to get your votes, and Obama is telling you that it is going to be a long & hard road, which is not what people want to hear. Also I’m so tried of Clinton and McCain coming behind Obama and copying his ideas from trying to get the younger voters to “Change”! If you really do want a change in this nation for the better, you really need to open up your minds and eyes. Do you really want Bill Clinton back in the White House?
By A. Jones
May 6, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this
We as Americans need change, insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting change. It’s not just the younger generation behind Obama, but a lot of middle and older class also feel the need for change in America. I do beleive that he can bring that about to all Americans citizen.
By elizabeth
May 6, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this
I get so upset when old folks assume young folks just don’t know what they’re doing- especially when it comes to obama. Before I chose to support him I researched the candidates’ historys, their stances on the issues, and I have kept up with news from many sources. Did they do all that or do they just like Hillary because she’s familiar? If they just take the time to do the research, they might not feel like young folks just don’t know what they’re doing. I would never vote for a younger, or handsomer candidate on those qualifications alone. DO YOUR RESEARCH! That’s what we “young folks” are best at.
By testy
May 6, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
Of course we did this! We’ve just been around long enough not to believe everything we read, and the attitudes of Obama fans is offensive and demeaning. I guarantee I can find research that contradicts everything you find. In the same places you found yours! I don’t think you are stupid because you vote for Obamb, just wrong. but hey! That’s your right. That is America. Or at least it used to be.
By sardi
May 6, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
Yeah! This is not YET an Abomination!!
By ok
May 6, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this
Guess I will have to vote for Republican this year. NOT voting for Abomination! I’d rather vote Republican than have him in a seat of power.
By Gary
May 6, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this
What is “the bubba vote” and who are they. Henry Henton mentioned them on his broadcast.
By Gary
May 6, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this
What is “the bubba vote” and who are they. Henry Henton mentioned them on his broadcast.