Voting

​Q: Why did you come out and vote today?

A: Because I feel as though my vote will make a difference. Even though the electoral vote is changing and the government is changing, my opinion matters in every decision that they make.

Q: What do you know about electoral votes?
A: I know it's something like depending on the population in a certain area it depends on how many representatives represent them in the decision for Democrat or Republican.

Q:Do you know why they vote on Tuesday?

A: Truthfully no. And honesty it's a waste, time off from work that I don't need.

Q:Do you think it's important that young people vote?

A: I do believe that young people should vote. But I don't think they should vote until they are in their 20's. They are just beginning to vote and don't know how to works and their vote might not even count until a more important and memorable election.

Q:How long have you been voting?

A: For 10 > years

Q: How far do you live from the polls?

A: I live just around the corner

Q: Do you think it's hard for other people to come and vote?

A: Yes I do. Like I said earlier it cuts time out of work.

Q: Have you voted everywhere?

A: No I have not.

Q: If voting were online, would you consider it voting every year?

A: No, because I'm not into technology since I'm older. But yes because it would be more convenient to other people.

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Election Day Interview: Frank Beckton

Alexis: Hello Mr. Beckton            voting
Frank: You mean Dad?
Alexis: Yes Dad. I would to ask you a few question about your voting experience and why you came out today. 
Frank: Alright.
Alexis: What motivated you to come out and vote?
Frank: I'm the judge of elections.
Alexis: What exactly does the judge of elections do?
Frank: Well I oversee the polling place to make sure everything is up to code and  to enforce all the rules and regulations of the election. 
Alexis: Do you vote every year?
Frank: Yes I do. 
Alexis: Where have you encountered the most campaigning? And what is the most memorable campaign you've encountered?
Frank: I've seen the most ads on television but the most memorable for me was President Richard Nixon. 
Alexis: What impact do you feel your vote will have on the election?
Frank: This time around I don't feel that my vote will have much of an impact because the same people will stay in higher positions however I do believe in the power of voting. 
Alexis: Do you know why we vote on Tuesdays and did you learn about voting in school?
Frank: Actually no I didn't learn about voting in school and also no I don't know why. 

 

Election Day !

​Q1: Do you vote in every election? 

A1: Yes, every election since I was able to vote.


Q2: What motivated you to come out and vote?

A2: I like to take part in the political process even though it might not make a big difference.


Q3: What would you like to see change in the political system?

A3: The main thing I would like to see change in the interaction between corporations and government. I believe the corporations have too much access into swaying politics. Also campaigns lobby which is a lot of money involved.


Q4: Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating?

A4: It all depends. I usually vote all one party for the general election. It is a little more complicated one it comes to the primaries because it's hard to research local candidates due to terrible websites because not enough money, though ironically local elections effect the most, in my personal opinion.


Q5: What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?

A5: I doubt anything will change but extending existing bike lanes would be nice.




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Voting Interview

Melissa Andrews (Age: 45)​

1. What motivated you to come out and vote?

I believe its my duty to go out and vote if I want change to happen. Just as much as I have rights I have duties and I believe this is one of them

2. What would you like to see changed in our political system?

I think that the voting process should definetly be changed. I dont really agree with the electoral college vote.

Why?

I think we all know what we want and need for this country and should be left up to them, because then it sometimes makes people believe their votes dont count.

3. Do you vote in every election? 

Yes. Ive been voting in every election since the age of 21 which is when I was a little more mature about this and actually cared about it.


4. Do you know why we vote on tuesday?

Not really.

5. Where have you encountered the highest amount of campaigning?

In print. I see them all the time around my neighborhood.


6. What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?

Well one of my favorites has been the Obama campaign. I think his way of reaching out to people was very effective.

7. Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating? 

I come in with my choices made. I do my research cause a part of my duty is knowing my facts not just voting for whoever.

8. What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?

I dont have high expectations but I do believe that this city should worry a whole lot on putting money towards the school budget and creating safer streets out here with not so much violance

9. What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?

I believe that even though im only one person I can still have an impact not only with the election but setting examples to those people who dont come out and take time out of their day and vote.





They didnt allow me to take pictures inside. But I took one of the outside. : )
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VOTE

Today I went to my local church and interviewed a lady names Stacy Henderson 

I need help with putting my video on here so for now it can only be found on youtube. sorry for the inconvenience! 

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I went to Thomas G Mortin School, I interview two people and one of those people, it was a lady who was in charge of all of the stands/booths and she was on the democracy side and she vote all elections. I have the video on my phone however, I do not own a code to upload the video. where the http://www.century21.com/schools/philadelphia-pa-schools/morton-thomas-g-school/O00928244-LCPAPHILADELPHIA

Election Day-Voting Interview

5 Questions Asked to Voter:

  1. What motivated you to come out and vote?
  2. Do you vote in every election? (How regularly do you vote?)
  3. Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?
  4. Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating?
  5. What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?



Audio (Mp3) of Voter below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjNxX-racBk




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2011 Election Day Interview

Interview with ​My Mom

1. What motivated you to come out and vote?

We need a new mayor. I don't like what's going on. 


2. What would you like to see changed in our political system?

Private Jury duty , I want it eliminated.


3. Do you vote in every election? How regularly do you vote?

No I don't. I vote every other election.


4. Do you know why we vote on tuesday?

No I don't.


5. Where have you encountered the highest amount of campaigning?

On Tv.


6. What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?

Barack Obama for presidency. 


7. Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating? 

I'm pretty sure when I walk in. 


8. What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?

A new mayor!



9. What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?Did you learn about voting in school?If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today.

A very important impact. I think everybody should get out and vote. Our community needs more change.

Yes I did 

An no it didn't. 

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History Of A Bill-BM

The legislature law I decided to focus on was the Fair Labor Standards Act and Equal Pay Act I made a video comparing types of jobs that both man and woman were subjected to and man get payed more for. The fact that woman and man both worked in the same fields doing the same jobs and making a lot less. I found the reason behind women making less money in the same field was because  women were seen as the home makers so they didn't belong in the workforce, and giving them a much lower salary was to discourage them from working. I told the story of my bill  then telling a story of my bill  from where it started off, to the bumps on the road and to what it has become today. I have found many sources to help with this project including the child labor laws of the time and the changes that occurred because if the child labor laws. 


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History of a Bill BM-Myftaraj

The legislature law I decided to focus on was the Fair Labor Standards Act and Equal Pay Act I made a video comparing types of jobs that both man and woman were subjected to and man get payed more for. The fact that woman and man both worked in the same fields doing the same jobs and making a lot less. I found the reason behind women making less money in the same field was because  women were seen as the home makers so they didn't belong in the workforce, and giving them a much lower salary was to discourage them from working. I told the story of my bill  then telling a story of my bill  from where it started off, to the bumps on the road and to what it has become today. I have found many sources to help with this project including the child labor laws of the time and the changes that occurred because if the child labor laws. 


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Election Day Assignment

Interview with Patricia Koons

1) What motivated you to come out and vote?

I came out to vote so i can't help reelect mayor Nutter, and as a women I feel like its my duty to vote because it took woman many years to gain the  privilege.


2)What would you like to see change in our political system?

If something could change, I think the senate system should change and that senate members are in office for a shorter amount of time. I would also like to see the democrat and republicans stop squabbling.


3)Do you vote in every election?

Yes


4)Do you know why we vote on tuesday?

No


5)Where have you encounters the highest amount of ad campaigning?

The Television


6)What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?

As of campaign ads none because they always turn me off of voting because they are always negative.


7)Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for wen you walk ion the booth or are you still deliberating?

Always sure


8)What changed do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?

I would like to see more money to be put into the school system, a decrease in crime and property taxes to be maintained at the same level.


9)What impact do you feel that your vote will have on this election? Did you learn about voting in school?If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today.

I think my vote will have a positive impact on reelecting the mayor, and that every vote counts. Yes I learned about voting in school at a young age and it positively affected me to go vote.

Voting Facility located on 12th and bigler streets in south Philadelphia.

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Interview with Joann
  1. What motivated you to come out and vote? I grew up learning that voting was the patriotic thing to do. If you didn't vote you weren't an American.

  2. What would you like to see changed in our political system?I would like to see some one help get our kids back on track because they need to be more involved in the world.

  3. Do you vote in every election? (How regularly do you vote?) I always vote.

  4. Do you know why we vote on Tuesday? No.

  5. Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning? Radio, TV, print, internet, other. On the streets.
  6. What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?I remember the one a few years ago where Florida couldn't make up their minds and vote.

  7. Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating? I'm sure.
  8. What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election? Nothing will change the Democrats will still have the city. 
  9. What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election? I don't. I just vote because if I don't I can't complain.

10. Did you learn about voting in school? If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today?No, but every one should. My parents taught me about it.


*I wasn't allowed to take a photo inside the polling place so I took one outside.



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ELECTION DAY!!!

Lady #1:

 

1.     What motivated you to come out and vote?

My daughter. Just setting out a good example, for her, and her generation. I also came out because it seems as if its my right as a U.S. citizen to do so.

 

2.     what would you like to see changed in our political system?

I would like to see them find a valuable candidate to run against Mayor Nutter. I want to have choices of people that would be willing to run this city in a demanding, organized, sufficient way. I want someone to take control and recognize the poor, struggling areas of Philadelphia.

 

3.     Do you vote in every Election?

Yes I do, even though sometimes I’m not sure who I’m voting for.

 

 

4.     What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?

As a result of this election I hope that more funding comes into Philadelphia, to create systems that would help create more jobs. After this election, I hope to see new businesses created, that would also help promote new jobs.

 

5.     Are you always sure of who you are going to be voting for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating?

If it’s a major election, I know exactly who I’m voting for, but for general elections I am sometimes undecided. Mostly, because I am unfamiliar with the people running, such as councilman.

 

 

Lady #2:

 

1.     What motivated you to come out and vote?

I just wanted to make sure my voice was heard, because one vote can change everything. Every vote counts.

 

2.     what would you like to see changed in our political system?

I want to see actual people of the United States to have a say, in political decisions. Also, I want to see people having a true representation of politics in political parties.

 

3.      What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?

Well as of now, economy is a huge issue, especially in Philadelphia. In this city there are so many people that are unemployed, which is a problem. So what I want to see happen is for Philadelphia to get more jobs for people.

4.     Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning? Radio, T.V. print, internet other.

Television, definitely television. T.V. is one of the main assets to persuading a person to vote, due to campaigning commercials, and ads. They are always visible on the screen.

 

5.     Do you vote every election?

I try to, but sometimes small elections I don’t take much importance to, but big elections, I am always there, guaranteed.

 

 

Lady #3

1.     What motivated you to come out and vote?

I vote because it is my right, and a privilege to do so, as an African American woman of the U.S. Back in the 60’s people have sacrificed so much so that we can vote, and I refuse to let all that hard work go to waste. By voting I feel like I am paying back my respects to the people back in the day, that couldn’t.

 

2.     What would you like to see changed in our political system?

Well, in the begging, before elections even start, I hate the fact that candidates think it would give them more power to explicitly say negative comments about the people running against them. I think that’s fake, and rude. So I think what should change is the way candidates persuade people to vote for them.

 

3.     Do you vote every election?

Yes I do. I do it because 1. I work here. And two I think that every person should be involved in political affairs. We are the people, and it’s the only opportunity we’ve got to say what we want, how we want things to run, its all up to us, for once we have the power.

 

4.     Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning? Radio, T.V. print, internet other.

T.V., CNN, the news.

 

 

5.     Are you always sure of who you are going to be voting for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating?

Most of the time I am, and if I’m not, once I get to the booth I have a pretty good idea of who I’m rutting for


Man #4:

 

1.     What motivated you to come out and vote?

I feel like its my duty to do so, and my privilege because back when I was a kid, African Americans weren’t given the equal rights to vote, and so to honor my ancestors, and my history, I vote. 

 

2.     What would you like to see changed in our political system?

I would like an end to the mud slinging. Which is when candidates say bad, hurtful things to one another, in order to get elected. I just think that brings a whole bunch ciaos for nothing.

 

3.     Do you vote every election?

Yes I do, I never miss an election.

 

 

4.     What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?

I thought the most memorable campaign ad was during the presidential election of Obama. Seeing an African American on a screen, running as a candidate to be president I thought was a miracle. Personally, I didn’t even know African Americans were even allowed to run for president to tell you the truth. I just never thought it could happen.

 

5.     What impact do you feel your vote will have on the election? Did you learn about voting in school? If yes. Did that impact your willingness to vote today.

I vote mostly because of self-motivation, but I also vote to make a change for future generations to come. I vote because it is the only way my voice can be heard, and its only through a push of a button. No I did not learn how to vote when I was in school. 

 

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Election Day- Voting Interview

​Q: What motivated you to come out and vote?

A: For personal reasons, I am voting because a friend of mines is actually running in this election and I wanted to support them 100% of the way. That is why I came out on this beautiful day and voted.


Q: What would you like to see change in our political system?
A: One more party at least, because I think the turn out results would be better.

Q: Do you vote in every election?
A: No, perfect example of change or turn over. Mostly only primary elections do I place my vote in.

Q: Do you know why we vote on Tuesdays?
A: Hmm I used to know why, Let me think! No I don't actually know why.

Q: Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning? Radio, TV, print, Internet, other.

A: Presidentially, most commonly I have seen TV campaigning and Ads that are featured on the Internet as well. 



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Election Day Interview- Citizenship HW

​First off, I would like to say that I am not the most patriotic person towards America nor am I enthusiastic about anything having to due with the government or politics. My background is far from traditional in this country. It was not to my surprise when my parents where skeptical of me interviewing adults on their beliefs of voting. But nevertheless this is how my interviews went.

Location:
Miller School
4300 Westminster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 
Voting District: PHILADELPHIA WD 06 PCT 10

First Interviewee:
HJ
1. What motivated you to come out and vote?
- Change for the better.      
2.Do you vote in every election?
- Yes.

3.Do you know why we vote on tuesday?
- No.
4. What impact will your vote have? 
- Change for the future.

Second Interviewee:
Rd. Bell
1. What motivated you to come out and vote?
 - My personal upbringing.  
2. Do you vote in every election?
- Yes. 
3. Do you know why we vote on tuesday?
- No. 
4. What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election? 
- Economical change. 

Third Interviewee: 
ND 
1. What motivated you to come out and vote? 
- Civil engagement. 
2. Do you vote in every election? 
- Mayor election only. 
3. Do you know why we vote on tuesday? 
- No. 
4. What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election? 
- More educational funding. 

Fourth Interviewee 
Wanda 
1.What motivated you to come out and vote? 
- The mayor. He represents our voice, and has a place voicing Philadelphians in government.  
2. Do you vote in every election? 
- Yes. 
3. Do you know why we vote on Tuesday? 
- That's a good question! 1845, Congress,Americans shall vote on  Tuesday/Wednesday of November?  
4. What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election? 
- Property Taxes go down. 









Mohamed Marzouk Voting day!

Question 1.

What motivated you to come out and vote?

"It's my right as an American to vote. Because, most people don't take advantage of there right to vote and it's not right that people don't come out and vote.


Question 2.

What would you like to see changed in our political system.

"Money being donated by corporations. There shouldn't be any more political donations. And, Barack Obama should back up what he said and have some influence on our government and our Country.


Question 3.

Do you vote in every election?(How regularly do you vote?)

"Every Election i have voted in."


Question 4.

Do you know why we vote on Tuesdays?

"I don't actually know, but i like that we vote on Tuesdays. It's better than mondays."


Question 5.

Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning? Radio, Tv, print, internet, other.

"There's a website called PoliticsPa.com that gave me a lot of information. Since, this year is a dry election and most people don't know about the judges or commissioners out there people don't necessarily care about this election as opposed to the election in 2008 and the upcoming one in 2012"


Question 6.

What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered.

" During the Obama Campaign in 2008 he brought up these messages about hope and his slogan about "Yes we can"



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