Instructor surveys political
opinions
Dr. Gabriel Bach, a North Lake College government
professor, made a survey of his students about
their opinions on the upcoming presidential elections
the week before the Republican National Convention.
He asked his students:
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If you are a citizen, who would you vote
for in November and why? |
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If you are a citizen and not registered
to vote, who would you vote for in November
and why? |
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If you are not a citizen, to whom would
your presidential preference go to in November? |
George W. Bush
Those planning to vote for President Bush said:
“Christian beliefs – opposition to
homosexual unions, abortion, protection of religious
beliefs.” Burl R. West Jr.
“I will vote for George Bush because I
believe that the terrorist acts were not his fault,
and I think he has handled the situation in Iraq
and Afghanistan correctly.” Joe Bailon
“I am a registered voter and I am going
to vote for George Bush. I may not agree with
all of his policies, but I know where he stands.
John Kerry flounders on issues.” Jennifer
Gallegos
“Though I am not a U.S. citizen, I know
I can’t vote in November but I personally
support the President because he had a very strong
plan for terrorism and financial situation of
the country.” Bel B. Thopa
“No, I can’t vote because I am resident,
but if I could vote, I would vote for George W.
Bush because I think he is a good person, and
the problem with him is that he took a very hard
period. Also, I think Bush needs more time to
accomplish his goals.” Maria Delgado
John Kerry
Those supporting Senator Kerry said:
“With the controversy over the political
sides these days, I still am unsure of whom I
am voting for. I am a Democrat and would think
Kerry would be the obvious; however, with his
issues at hand, I do disagree with some views.
I will not be [voting for] Bush.” Rebecca
Morris
“I am voting for Kerry because I would
like to see changes in this country. I do not
like Bush.” Hope Garcia
“I will vote but I have to do more research
before doing so. I am not as up-to-date on political
issues as I should be. However, I’m not
too fond of Bush and his policy on war.”
Amy Carlisle
“I do intend to vote this November. It
seems like Kerry will be a better candidate, but
I haven’t decided to vote for him. It seems
like politicians will say anything to get elected.
I know this. A change is definitely in order.”
Mai-Ling Cox
“I will be voting for Kerry in the November
elections for the possibility of opening up stem
cell research for future generations. I lost my
grandfather recently to Alzheimer’s and
I am a firm believer in the power of science and
medicine.” Matthew Thompson
Undecided
The undecided students said:
“I do not know anything about politics
so I do not plan to vote. I do not want to vote
for the wrong person.” Yeshica Juarez
“I am undecided on who I am going to vote
for. They both have advantages and disadvantages.”
Anna Mata
“I will not vote for either candidate.
I was in the Army for three years and it was the
President who had us spread out all over the world.”
Anthony Blain
“I’m not sure. I’m undecided
because I’m not very comfortable with either
of the candidates. Neither side has convinced
me enough to vote for them.” Erica Solis
“I am not sure who I will vote in office
for president. I don’t know much about either
of them and I would like to make the correct choice.”
Roderick Fields
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