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2010 Election Interview

Posted by Sade Skelton in American History - Laufenberg on
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Piccoli Recreation Center

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjNCJuRmEXI



I went to my neighborhood recreation center which is Piccoli, to take pictures and to interview a person. I asked questions about the 2010 election, what they thought about it, & did they learn about it growing in school. I passed out papers with saying a voters right on it, & I drawled an art piece on the sidewalk outside of the voting center to let people know that every vote counts & getting out to vote will make a difference. I took pictures of everything then made a video that shows a student of Science Leadership Academy working outside of school, with voters to make a difference.

Voter Interview

Posted by Marina Stuart in American History - Laufenberg on
Interview with voter at Moore College

Question: What motivated you to come out and vote?
Answer: It is the duty of every citizen to to come out and vote, we live in a democracy and being able to vote is a cornerstone of that type of government.

Question; Do you vote in every election?
Answer:I try to always vote and if I know I'm not around I try to get an absentee ballot

Question: Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning?Answer: Radio

Question: Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating?
Answer: Oh…um, thats a good question, generally yes I usually know.
Question: How about today?
Answer: yes, when only 4 people are running its generally easy.

Question: Do you know why we vote on tuesdays?
Answer: no I actually do not.
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2010 Election Interview

Posted by Sophia Moreno in American Government - Laufenberg on
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​I marched over to the rec. center today, and finally managed to work myself up to talk with someone.  I interviewed a senior from LeSalle University, who was resetting the machines after every voter (and incidentally who's name I did not get.)  

Q: What motivated you to come out and vote?
A: Political views.

Q: What would you like to see changed in the political system?
A: Less spending, jobs, and less corruption.

Q: Do you vote every election?
A: yes.

Q: Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?
A: Yes, do you? 

(He tried to catch me off guard there, but I told him.  He learned in a political science class.)

Q: What impact do you feel your vote will have on the election?
A: Not a lot.

Q: Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating?
A: I'm always sure.  

Harrison's Polling Adventure

Posted by Harrison Talese-Rhodes on

Today I went to my polling place.


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I helped a very nice volunteer named Jack hand out voting literature for about an hour. Afterward, I interviewed a woman named Nina about her polling experience. 

 

1. What motivated you to come out and vote?

 

I don't want the republicans to win—so part of it is a defense-- a defense vote. And plus, I always vote. I feel it's my civic duty.

 

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

 

Yes.

 

3. Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning? Radio, TV, print, etc.

 

T.V.

 

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

 

An ad against Onorato saying that there were jobs lost in his county-- that was part of the economy! That had nothing to do with him. Oh, and Christine O'Donnell.

 

5. Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into

 the booth or are you still deliberating?

 

It's a mixture. Some people I know, others I don't know are running until I get there, haha.

 

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

 

'I know I'm only one person, but together, we can make a change. Blah blah blah.' Something like that.

 

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Voting Interviews

Posted by Natalie Sanchez in American History - Laufenberg on
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Voting Day Interviews

Interview with Anonymous at Amy 5:

Q- What motivated you to come and vote?
A- (mumble) well its to pick the correct candidate...the best candidate. 

Q-Do you vote in every election?
A- Yes

Q-How do you find out about the candidates running in the presidential race? How do you get information on them and what they are planning on doing? 
A- Uuuhh...


Q- Do you get it from TV, the internet, or paper...
A- I get it from the TV or from the paper.

Q-What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?
A-Every vote counts. If we get enough people thinking the same way, we will make a change.

Q- What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered. 
A- The Obama Campaign ads.

Interview with Nilda Zabaleta:

Q- What motivates you to vote?
A- The fact that it is my right as a United States Citizen.

Q-Do you feel obligated to vote because of this?
A- No. No.

Q-Do you vote in every election?
A-Yes. I vote in every election. I never miss it.

Q-Where have you found out the most about the things that the candidates plan to do? Where do you find out about the candidates the most? TV, Internet, ads...
A- From the Television

Q-What was the most memorable campaign ad for you?
A- Obama's campaign was pretty memorable. 

Pictures:

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At Amy 5
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Reflection:

I went to Amy 5 with my friend Elona because we live pretty close to each other. We were a bit nervous at first, but once we entered the voting place, it all seemed to go a bit more smooth. I was able to notice a little bit of tension in the answers that the people gave us, so Elona and I both decided not to push too much for answers. When we arrived, we talked to poll workers. We weren't able to talk to voters because they weren't there yet. After Elona and I collected our answers and pictures, we headed towards our separate ways. When I arrived home, my mother told me that she was going to go vote. She invited me to go with her. I took this opportunity so I could see the difference in voting buildings (though Elona and I live near each other, we have different voting buildings.). Our voting building was Webster elementary school. There, I was able to see how voting is manipulated even at the voting polls. When we arrived, I was surprised to find that the democratic party supporters were at the gate with little to no ads and casual clothing, while the Republican party supporters were standing closer to the entrance with big flashy signs and more business like clothing. I wondered whom the voters were going to pay attention to more, the democrats who they talked to earlier, or the republicans with the big flashy signs in their hands near the entrance of the voting polls. This polling center was much more friendly and much more diverse. I noticed that there were many more people there then there was at Amy 5. There were many kids there as well. I also noticed that though the voting polls are supposed to be non-partison, people were very open about their opinion. This was not a problem because most people shared very similar opinions. All in all, this was a very interesting and fun experience for me. I think it definitely motivated me to vote in the future.  

Voter Interview

Posted by Marshall Johnston in American Government - Laufenberg on
I interviewed a 19 year old boy, yet he was extremely educated in political issues.

Q: What motivated you to come out and vote?
A: He was very involved in politics and believed it was one of the four most ways to cause change in a society.

Q: What would you like to see change in our political system
A: He wants to see more bipartisanship, he never wants people to think of government in the way that  Mitch McConnell does. Mitch McConnell said, "The single most important thing we want to achieve is for president Obama to be a one-term president." Instead of focusing on the issues at hand, McConnell feels that having one party rule the white house is the most apparent goal.

Q: Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?
A: Yes (surprisingly)

Q: Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning?
A: Television

Q: Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating?
A: He does thorough research before stepping into the booth so that he always knows who he's voting for.

Q: Did you learn about voting in school? If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today?
A: Yes, learned about voting in school; yes it impacted his willingness to vote.

Election Day Interview

Posted by Anonymous in American History - Laufenberg on
This is a video of me, Julia Boyer, and Emma Hersh at the election polls on Tuesday November 2. My interview is the third interview and the extra credit pictures of our chalk drawings and handing out papers are at the very end.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I9IkGl8zEI


Interview

Posted by Bria Wimberly in American Government - Laufenberg on
After voting, my neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Blagmon, were interviewed about today and other aspects.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqJqcCEo8EU
Questions:
Which issue did you vote for?
Where did you hear most of the campaign ads?
Did any ads stick to you?
Was voting today important for you?
Were you completely sure who to vote for when you stepped inside the poll?
Did you find any ads offensive?
Do you remember the first time you voted?
How would you recruit younger people to go vote?

Election Day Voting Assignment

Posted by Aaron Johnson in American History - Laufenberg on
Q: What motivated you to come out and vote?

A: It's my right and by voiting for a person who shares my views, I feel that my view is being represented.


Q: What would you like to see changed in our political system?

A: I would like for the healthcare system to be improved. Especially for seniors and retired individuals. I think seniors should have a free healthcare program because they helped as much as they could while they were working. 


Q: Do you vote in every election? 

A: No. I usually vote for president, senator, and governor.


Q: Do you know why we vote on Tuesdays?

A: Not a clue! But I think less people would vote on weekends because they may be away, and some people who work Mondays through Fridays will be too lazy to do so.


Q: Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning? 

A: I would say I've encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning on radio stations and also television commercials.


Q: What was the most memorable campaign that you have encountered?

A: I remember an ad campaign that said something about one of the candidates only caring about the Chinese. It just seemed so ridiculous and outspoken to me. 


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

A: Absolutely! I always think pretty carefully before I vote. I've always had a clear decision as I walked into the booth. 


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

A: I would like to encounter street repairs, housing for homeless, and guns off the street.


Q: Did you learn about voting in school? If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today?

A: I don't remember learning about voting in school. I guess that means it didn't impact my willingness to vote today.




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2010 Election Interview

Posted by Kristina Chiev in American Government - Laufenberg on

​Today, I decided to go with Robbie Glynn to a local polling spot around our house. At first I was thinking of going alone, but since it was Robbie's first time voting, I thought I would go with him to cheer and found out his mom was also voting, so I asked her could I interview her after she finished voting and she was happy to. I went to Robbie's house to wait for his mom and when she got home, we started the interview. (you said I couldn't interview robbie, but nothing about his mom :])

Interview Questions
Q: What motivated you to come out and vote?
A: I felt it was my duty and responsibility to come out and vote

Q: Do you vote in every election?
A: Yes, I vote in every election.

Q: Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?
A: No, I do not know why

Q: Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning?
A: TV but the most annoying is phones. They keep calling and calling

Q: What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?
A: Most memorable was when Dan Onorato introduces his name and then it was used against him. Like the commercial would say something like, "who raises tax" or something like that and then they would use Dan Onorato's ad as the replay to that question, "Dan Onorato"

Q: Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating?
A: Yes, I know who I will vote for before I go to vote

Q: Did you learn about voting in school? If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today?
A: Yes, I found it my responsibility 
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Voting

Posted by Narcissa Haskins in American Government - Laufenberg on
I interviewed my grandfather James W Haskins about the voting he did this afternoon

1. What motivated you to come out and vote?

I support people who are running and what they are going to accomplish once they get into office

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

To honestly end the political system and start over from scratch

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

Yes because there were many blacks who were not allowed to vote and died so today you and I could, so I would feel like a traitor if I didn't.

4. Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?

No, I do not

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

Well because I don't have a television I have heard most of the campaigning on the radio

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

encountered?

Obama

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

No but I am always in deep thought before I push the button to vote

8. Did your school teach you about voting

No because I grew up in a dominate republican school system so there was no time set aside about voting education

Spanish. Kenny Le Aazimah Muhammad

Posted by Kenny Le in Spanish 1 - Sanchez on
Kenny Le  Aazimah Muhammad

La Hora (time) 

Spanish uses punctuation before a sentence or question so we can recognize it easier.

To ask what time it is in spanish you say: "Qué hora es?", "Qué hora son?", or "Qué hora tiene?".
You can ask anyone of them, but ¿Qué hora es? is more common.

To say it's one o' clock you say: Es la una. You only say "Es la" for one o' clock.
To say it's 2,3,4,etc o' clock you say: Son las dos, tres, cuatro, etc..
To say 1:15 in spanish you say: Es la una y cuatro or 2:15, 3:15, etc you say: Son las dos y cuatro, Son las tres y cuatro, or you can just say "y quince". "y" means "and" in spanish.
cuatro is like a quarter or 1/4 in time terms.

"y media" is :30. Example) Es la una y media/ It's 1:30
"menos cuatro" is :45. For :45 we say menos from the time, So 1 minus(menos) cuatro is 1:45. Es la una menos cuatro.
"menos" is number of minutes before the hour so 1:55. Es la una menos cinco. You use menos after :45 mark.

"a"= at , so 
¿Qué hore almuezro? means " what time is lunch in spanish "
Son las a dos,tres, etc. same thing for 1 o' clock except it is "Es la a una"

por la = in the
noches = night
tardes = afternoon
dias = morning
To say the time in the morning you say: Son las ocho por la dias/ noches/ tardes


Real life application: someone asking what time is lunch

El Tiempo (weather)

Punctuation comes first in spanish because it helps people realize what they are trying to say.

Explanation to teach the topic: write down the weather conditions and seasons in spanish.
¿Qué tiempo hace? ( What's the weather like?)
Hace( It's ) mucho ( very ) frío / calor / viento / sol / fresco. cold / warm / windy / sunny / cool.
Esta lloviendo = It's raining  Llueve = It rains
Esta nevando = It's snowing  Nieva = It snows
Esta nublado = It's cloudy
Parcialmente = partly (cloudy,sunny,etc)

¿Qué tiempo hace? is "What's the weather like?" in spanish.

How to say "It's cold" in spanish: "Hace frío."
"very cold" in spanish: "Hace mucho frîo."

It's raining: Está lloviendo It rains: Llueve. Both mean the same thing.
It's snowing: Está nevando It snows: Nieva. Both mean the same thing.

Está nublado in english is "It's cloudy."
If it is partly cloudy you add "Parcialmente." Example) Esta parcialmente nublado.

"¿Qué tiempo hace?"
"Hace mucho frío."

Estacions ( Seasons)
El invierno = winter
La primavera = spring
El verano = summer
El otono = fall

Real life application: Someone asking what's todays weather and season.

Los Dias de la Semana ( days of the week )

Punctuation comes first in spanish because it helps people realize what they are trying to say.
To ask what day is today in spanish you say "¿Qué dia es hoy?"
To say "it's" in spanish you say "Es", so before you say a day you say "Es lunes(monday)"
"hoy" means "today" in spanish.
"dias"= day
*THE DAYS OF THE WEEK IN SPANISH ARE NOT CAPITALIZED*

lunes = Monday
martes = Tuesday
miércoles = Wednesday
jueves = Thursday
viernes = Friday
sábado = Saturday
domingo = Sunday

If someone were to ask you "¿Qué día es hoy? ( what day is today? ) you would respond.
Es lunes. ( it's monday )

¿Qúe  día de la semana es? means "What day of the week is?" in spanish.
semana = week
So if someone asked you "What day of the week is 5 of october?"
you would respond: "Es el martes" ( it is tuesday. )
"el" = is in spanish

Real life application: someone is asking what day it is and what day of the week.

Student Playwright Featured in Philadelphia Gay News

Posted by Zac Chase on

Congratulations to Gina Dukes for her play "God Makes No Mistakes," Jareese Long for her play "Circle," Julia Boyer for her play "Office 309," and Natalie Sanchez for her play "Karen's Battle." Their amazing plays won First Place, Second Place and two Third Place prizes. They have a lot to be proud of!

Gina's play, is being professionally directed and performed by Temple Undergraduate actors on Friday November 5th and Saturday November 6th. Come out to see it-- admission is free and no tickets or reservations are required.

See Philadelphia Young Playwrights for more information.

Jesus Jimenez - Marking Period 1

Posted by Jesus Jimenez in Advanced Art - Hull on
With the aluminum sculpture I'm making, I hope to have an influence in our universe's environment. My goal for this sculpture is for it to have some kind of influence that can maybe prevent people from wanting to throw trash into space. I enjoy astronomy and love the feeling of the untouched world out there. This is the reason why I was motivated to make such art like this.

The reason why this certain sculpture could have a tiny influence, is it's design. I chose a comet because it's one of the few things that could represent space. Choosing the material isn't hard. The Aluminum represents the current trash that is in space now, unused satellites, launched by different companies. It's shiny metallic texture gives it that industrial feel to it. The "tail" of the comet is have a unique design. They look like feathers, because in most comets I've see, the tail looks similar to a feather. I tried to avoid using a streak-like design for the tail. The comet looks like its coming down and can look like it's picking up trash as it passes Earth. But it really depends on the perspective of the person looking at the sculpture.


The reason I am making this sculpture is because I don't only care about the Earth's environment, but I care for the universe's environment too. I was influenced into doing this by my ILP (Individual Learning Plan) at the Franklin Institute's Observatory. While doing this ILP, I'm learning things about the Sun, but I also remind myself of other wonderful things out there in the universe. I'm also reminded of how beautiful and pure the rest of the universe compared to our planet.


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Sketch 1 - How I could use a can
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The cut-up can aluminum I was using.
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The Aluminum Comet sculpture

Tuesday, November 2nd Voting interview

Posted by Elona Myftaraj in American History - Laufenberg on
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Voting Address:

3380 Richmond St

Philadelphia, PA 19134

(215) 291-4172

School Website

 

Interview

Q - What would you like to see changed in our political system?
  A - "Nothing, I think we have a pretty good system going"

Q - Do you know why we vote on tuesday?
A - "No, I don't" 

Q - Are you always sure of who your going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating?
A - "I always know who Im going to vote for"?

Q - What impact do you think your vote will have on the election?
A - "I think that every vote counts, and if enough people think the same way we can have an impact."


Q - Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning?Radio, Tv, print, internet, other.
A - "I'd have to say tv and the paper mostly."

The person chose to stay anonymous.


Reflection:

I was kind of nervous to start but after I opened the door the people were really nice. They pointed me to the direction of the voting closed the door behind me. I went around 3:00 in the afternoon, so there was no one there beside the people that aid in the voting process. I told one of them my purpose for being there and asked if it was ok to ask him a few questions. After a little thought he said sure, no problem but I want to remain anonymous, I said that was fine and asked him the questions. Afterward I thanked them and left. It was a surprisingly pleasant experience for me. 
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November 2nd 2010, Election Day: Voting Assignment

Posted by Vichhay Roeung in American History - Laufenberg on
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John M Patterson
7000 Buist Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
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1. Why do you think we vote on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November?
"Better date, I don't know I have no idea."

2. How do you think votes usually obtain the information about the candidates?
"I think from the television, that's how i get mines, i pay attention to what on the news for when it is time to be elected."

3. What do you think motivate voters to come out and vote?
"To vote is because we want a better change."

4. What turns a voter away?
"If what they stand for is not right."

5. How often do you or other voters vote?
"I vote every election, I saw a lot well not saw but know there were millions."

6. What do you think is the best method to increase voter turnout?
"Get them more interested in what's going out in the world."   
 

Election Day, Nov. 2010!

Posted by Sofia Frank-Fischer in American History - Laufenberg on
I spent the day with my mom, who had to walk from polling place to polling place. She has the job of Polling Place Inspector. As we walked in between, we had a banner, balloons, and "I Voted Today" stickers to hand out to people. It was a lot of fun. I got a few interviews, some of them videotaped. My computer isn't cooperating with me, however, so here are the various answers people gave to the various questions:

1. What motivated you to come out and vote?
--"I'm a citizen, and voting gives me the right to complain."
--"My husband does, and I help him at the polls."
--"Civic duty"

2. Do you vote every election?
--"I would like to see a bit of cooperation in the senate, and I'd like to see the country moving forward. I would like to see campaigns that are focused on the issues as opposed to personality - I think this year has been among the worst in memory in terms of negative campaigns, and as a citizen, I am disgusted."

3. Do you vote in every election?
--Everyone answered yes.

4. Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?
--Everyone answered no.

5. Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning?
--Everyone answered the same: "television."

6. What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?
--"Onoroto - because of his face. He said his name a way no one else did. Aside from that, a murky blur of mud. They all have the same attacking formula. It shouldn't be so personal - it's been made into a personal thing. To antagonize people and direct so much negative energy into the campaign ordeal changes the environment. The whole point is that we're trying to work together. Every campaign is like, 'this guy said he was for this thing. But he's not, he's a bad person.' It's like a judgement."
--"Positive memory: Sestak's dog, the one with his dog. Negative memory: everything Toomey's done, including his face."
--"Obama's whole campaign because I never thought I'd see that happen."

7. Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth?
--Everyone answered yes.

8. What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia (not necessarily as a result of this election, but maybe.)
--"I want the city to get cleaner."

9. What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?
--"It can't hurt!"

10. Did you learn about voting in school? Did that impact how you feel about voting?
--"No, I didn't - and that impacted my willingness to vote. You can't really issue your opinion if you're uneducated. You have to be aware of how the system works and what problems are even present to begin to address them. So everything I didn't learn in high school - I was pretty disappointed in how much I didn't know about the politicians and their policies. That made me want to get more involved because there are so many people in my position who aren't educated when it comes to politics and government."
--"No, but I don't wish I did. Voting is disappointing - either my side looses, or my side wins and doesn't do everything I wish they would."
--"Yes, but it didn't really have an impact."


While I did not get pictures of myself with balloons or posters (in retrospect, that would have been funny), here are some photos from the day:

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Because four different divisions vote in the same place at my local polling place, there is a sign directing people where to go depending on where they live. There's even a nice little map!

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Here's a screenshot from the video I took while interviewing two poll workers for a division close to my house. The woman on the left is the mother of Hannah Feldman! If you look closely, you can see the "I Voted Today" stickers they both have on. My mom gave those stickers to a lot of different polling places in her ward, and we gave out even more when we were walking around.

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Outside the polling place, lots of signs. It's inside because the entire polling place is located in the Warwick hotel, on the third floor. Those signs are on the third floor, but only right out side the elevators - not down the hall towards where people vote.
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Interview Questions!

Posted by Rumman Haq in American Government - Laufenberg on
Today I had the honor of interviewing a lovely women who had just cast her ballot at J. Hampton Moore Middle school. She was nice enough to stop and answer a couple questions.

Q: What motivated you to come out and vote today?
A: Because I want to have my voice heard.

Q: Do you vote in every election?
A: Yes

Q: Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?
A: No, I don't know the reason but I know we vote after the first Monday in November.

Q: Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning?
A: Television, radio and newspaper

Q: What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?
A: Sarah Palin's ad because in the ad it was clear she was making false statements

Q: Are you always sure of who you are who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating?
A: I was firm with my decision before I walked in

Q: What changed do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?
A: Better school system

Q: What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?
A: Democrats win and the governor, congressman of my choice.

Q: Did you learn about voting in school? If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today?
Yes it did.
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Voting Day Interview

Posted by Anonymous in American Government - Laufenberg on
 1) What motivated you to come out and vote?: "Definitely my family encouraged me to come out here and speak for things I believe in"

2) What would you like to see changed in our political system?: "How some officials are picked"

3) Do you vote in every election?: "I'll be honest sometimes I don't if it doesn't seem very important as others. I go when I feel like I will make a impact and get across things I want to happen"

4) Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?: "Not really I guess it deals with work or something?"

5) Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning?: "Mainly on tv and on the internet. Those ads always seem to appear"

6) What was the most memorable campaign as you have encounter?: "Besides the witch one that was for the lady in Delaware. There was one I saw a lot about jobs going to China and not staying in Pennsylvania"

7) Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when ou walk into the booth or are you still deliberating? "Well I feel as if I am very sure on a few candidates except for one or two"

8) What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?: "I hope something changes with the jobs. It is something that has effected my family"

9) What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?: "Well if others are voting similar to me I think we will have a good impact on how things are thought to be going."

10) Did you learn about voting in school? If yes, did that impact you willingness to vote today?: "In school we slightly discussed it but not much. I feel as if more my parents had more of a say in getting me to see the importance of voting"

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Bellow are some of the pictures me and my dad took. We were not allowed to take photographs inside the church where voting was taking place though. Also included is a link to a photo college of my side walk chalk art I made the afternoon before.

Side walk art
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Interview

Posted by Basheer Lewis in American History - Laufenberg on
Hello my name is Basheer Lewis and im doing interviews for today's election​..
Interviewee-Steve Age 22
Q-What motivated you to come out and vote?
A-My friends kept talking about is so i just said ill do it.
Q-What would you like to see change in our political system?
A-Not much really…maybe voting by email or something like that.
Q-Do you vote every election ?
A-No I've just began to vote during the Obama election.   
Q-Do you know why we vote on Tuesday?
A-No but i have thought about it.
Q-Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning?
A-On the internet I cant click anything without 20 ads coming at me ill be happy once that is over.
Q-What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have encountered?
A-I seen one about two days ago in Philadelphia weekly where it showed Pat Toomey as a zombie funniest thing I've seen.
Q-Are you always sure of who you are going to vote for when you walk into the booth or are you still deliberating?
A-I'm sure before i walk in.
Q-What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election ?
A-Maybe better clean ups I'm sick of almost stepping in something everyday.
Q-What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?
A-Hahaha not much really but my age group my have a bit more power since most people in my age group seem to be voting for the same person
Q-Did you learn about voting in school?
A-No in my house voting was talked about a lot.

Election Day Interview

Posted by Taylor Valentine in American Government - Laufenberg on

Polling Place: Trinity Baptist Church,  2720 Poplar St. 19130


I interviewed a woman in her mid-twenties about her thoughts on U.S. politics and the changes that should be made.  She was very passionate about her views as a Democrat and disgusted by some of the antics taken by the Republican party.  She hopes to see the government become less partisan and more for the people.   

Voting Interview

Voting Day Interview

Posted by Caroline Abdulbaki in American Government - Laufenberg on

1st person 

1. What motivated you to come out and vote?

"I came out to vote because we need a big change for the better."

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

"The government should help American people instead of other countries and bring jobs back to the U.S."

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

"I vote in every election."

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

"Always 100% sure of who I am voting for"

10. Did you learn about voting in school? If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today?
"No, the voting age was 21 when I went to school so we did not learn about it."

2nd person

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

"I would like to see change in the party system."

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

"No, I don’t vote in every election."

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

"I tune them out because they are negative, they do not tell you what the candidate is going to do instead they only prove how bad the other guy is."

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

"No, I am still deliberating."

10. Did you learn about voting in school? If yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today?

"I did learn about voting in school, but it did not have an impact on me voting today."

   I interviewed two different people the first person that I interviewed was an older lady and the second a younger man. The two people I interviewed had different but yet insightful answers to my questions. The two questions that each of them answered the same were Do you know why we vote on Tuesday and  Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning? Radio, TV, Print, Internet, other. The two people I interviewed answered no because they don't know why we vote on Tuesday and saw the highest amount of ads on television.