Street Talk/Reaction to the results of the 2008 presidential election

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Three students and a passer-by at the McCook Community College Student Union (aka the Wigwam) reacted to the results of Tuesday night's election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States.

Obama, Deocratic Senator from Illinois, defeated John McCain, Republican Senator from Arizona, with an electoral college tally of 349-163 pending the outcome of close races in North Carolina and Missouri still too close to call.

An Associated Press article indicated that Obama's slim lead in North Carolina might get a little wider and he will still win the state.

While the sample of views from the Wigwam are miniscule, they still vary.

Interviewed were one non-voter, one Democrat and two Republicans. Three were three students and one was a passer-by whose daughter is employed at the Wigwam.


John Thompson, sophomore, Trenton and Hitchcock County, MCC golfer and former basketball player. Non-voting Democrat.

"We've been talking around campus. Barack Obama's speech was amazing. History was made. It was a big day for the nation and Nebraska. I didn't vote. I feel I wasn't educated enough on the candidates."


Sarah Cleveland, Stratton freshman, Voted for John McCain.

"I was hoping for McCain to win. I was surprised Barack won. I don't agree with his views on abortion or health care. I disagree with him on everything.


Zyle Nelson, Alaska freshman. Voted for Barack Obama. Was a supporter of former North Carolina Democratic Senator John Edwards.

"I felt the two presidential candidates weren't the best choices. It's a hard choice. I obviously voted for my party."


Nancy Collins, McCook, passer-by. Voted for John McCain.

"I voted for John McCain, but I was not surprised that Barack Obama won. I pray for the new president to do his very best."


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