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PSelect-cision 2004 asks: "What are
issues that are most important to you that you are basing your vote on
and why?"
Ramesh C. Reddy
Pittsburgh Standard
Editors Note: The
Pittsburgh Standard approached students outside Hillman Library on the
night of Tuesday, Sept. 28, 04 between the hours of 8:45 p.m – 11:15 p.m
and asked 33 registered voters their views on this upcoming election, 33
days from now. Pictures are posted for those who gave permission.
PART
I: 1-10
1. Voting Preference: Kerry
Issues: Domestic and Foreign
 "Education because it
affects everyone, issues of birthright such as abortion, issues of
taxes, and issue of Israel. I am a very liberal and left wing! Voting
for Kerry but not really comfortable with him and wish we had a better
candidate.” (Shoshana Rosen)
2.
Voting Preference: Kerry
Issues: Domestic
 “A lot of women’s rights
and students rights.” (Amanda Christian, Junior)
2. Voting Preference: Kerry
Issues: Domestic and Foreign
“Foreign policy,
abortion, and civil unions for gays.” (Brent Bellinger)
4. Voting Preference: Bush
Issues: Domestic
“Not basing on one issue but multiple issues; because I am Conservative
and religion affects topics such as abortion, education, healthcare, and
Social Security.” (BaoTram Nguyen)
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5. Voting Preference: Kerry
Issues: Foreign and
Domestic
 “Biggest one is education
and funding for college education; also international standing with war
and relations with U.N.” (Greg Eugenio)
6. Voting Preference: Undecided
Issues: Domestic and
Foreign
“Education is big for
me; also have boyfriend in marines and don’t want him to go.” (Lisa
Pelosi, Senior)
7. Voting Preference: Kerry
Issues: Domestic and
Foreign
“The well being of
minorities and getting troops home as soon as possible.” (Kahleb
Graham, Senior)
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and people of different ethnicities!
8.
Voting Preference: Kerry
Issues: Foreign
"The most important
issue is the war. I really don’t believe in any candidate but my support
is for Kerry. At least, he is going to try to get the troops out.”
(Frank Ross, Junior)
9. Voting Preference: Undecided
Issues: Foreign
“The war because I have
a lot of friends who are scared about the draft and I have friends in
the military.” (Stephanie Guay, Senior)
10. Voting Preference: Kerry
Issues: Foreign and
Domestic issues
“Foreign policy with
Iraq and other pro-terroristic countries and also stance on
environment.” (Mike Udin, Senior)
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