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In front of Harrington Elementary voting polls not a big turn out..

Ms. Laufenberg had given an assignment where we had to go to the voting polls in our neighborhood and approach to strangers, first off, introducing our project and what was asked for from them, and to just get a good understanding of the process of voting and each individual. I would like to give thanks to the wonderful seniors in my community who took their time to let their voices be heard by others.​ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCNlyrsuruk

I interviewed a 26 year old democrat.

What motivated you to come out and vote: I always put off voting and I feel like I never really help the other democrats by not voting.

What would you like to see change in our political system: I  would love to see the voters get a fairer share of power.

Do you vote in every election: No, every couple years

Do you know why we vote on Tuesday? Nope

Where have you encountered the highest amount of political ads: It seems like every single youtube video has an add for toomy

What was the most memorable add you have seen: The zombie cover in the paper last week

Are you always sure of who your going to vote for: Yeah, generaly the democrats are on key with me.

What impact do you feel your vote will have: I dont think it will really change anything, but I think you have to vote if you want the system to work

Did you learn about voting in school: No, actually my mom explained the whole process to me when I was like 18

Interview #2


My interviews where with two different men who had 2 different views on today's election. As you can see both of these men did not know why we voted on Tuesday, but they did tell me that the government would close all the bars and liquor store's for the day (did not know that one). All in all, I guess you can say that these two men have very different political views as well as really pay attention to whom they are voting for.

​I interviewed Lamont Williams, who voted on Broad and Fedreal.

1. What motivated you to come out and vote?
my mother called me up, and said we going to vote now. 
3. Do you vote every election?
yeah, now i do, just start the last 4 years ago. 
4. Do you why we vote on tuesday?
No, I do not. the first election was held on a tuesday. 
5. Where do you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning?
Radio, because i am always driving. 
8. What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election?
That lower income people get better housing, that why he went democratic. the republican for the rich, that why they struggling. 
9. What impact do you feel that your vote will have on the election?
It has a lot of impact because every vote count, and every vote means a lot. 
10. Did you learn about voting in school? if yes, did that impact your willingness to vote today? 
Yes, but i was hard-headed and didn't pay no mind, but as i got older it became more serious. honestly, no but hearing it outside in the street maybe me want to make a difference. 

Chalking it Up

What impact will people in Philadelphia have on the election?
Philadelphia will almost help shape the election, being majority Democrat if everybody get out here in vote the election will go our way!

Do you vote in every election? (How regularly do you vote?)
Me being a black women its like not optional. My mom always told me " if people went through so much not matter what it is, even if you hate it take avenged of it".

What motivated you to come out and vote?
I want to see Obama back in office!

What where some obstacles?
I didn't really have any i live right across the street and i'm here any other day, why not come over in do something important.

What was the most memorable campaign ad that you have
encountered?
I was watching a show on BET in that rapper Puff Diddy just popped up on my T.V Set screaming VOTE OR DIE during the Obama campaign, and he looked like he needed so every election i vote thing about he's simple self…lol

        This was the first election I really got involved in and even though I can not vote yet it felt good to be a part of the process and encouraging others to vote and make their voices heard. Overall it was a interesting experience. I had been excited the day before to pass out the flyers and looking official with the key chain and card, so this morning I got up got dressed, put on my red lipstick (I had heard red was a power color and that people are more likely to pay attention and take you serious if you wear red), got my materials and headed out.
           I walked around my neighborhood and to local businesses to hand out flyers. I tread up and down Broad St with a smile asking people if they had voted and giving voting information along with the flyers. I ran into a few people that said they did not vote, that voting was not worth the effort because it was the same thing no matter what nothing ever changes. I was shocked at first but my answer to them was if  don't make it a point to put your opinion on the ballot and you don't support the candidates that have similar values to you how do you expect change to happen? You, yourself is preventing change from happening by not voting. For my interview I interviewed an older man who owns a barber shop a few blocks from my home. I asked him the the following questions and he answered:

1) What motivated you to come out and vote? " I'm from the old school. I was around during the civil rights movement and I know how important it is to use the rights we faught for."

2) What would you like to see changed in our political system? " There should be a cap on the amount of money candidates can spend on elections.

3) Do you vote in every election? "Yes every election."

5) Where have you encountered the highest amount of ad campaigning? " The most on T.V."

6) What was the most memorable campaign That you have encountered? "There was one Mayor Nutter had were he used his daughter in the ad. That's what got me to vote for him. I regret that now." 

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

8) What changes do you hope to see in Philadelphia as a result of this election? "I hope to see budget changes and more reasonable spending."

This recording is me (Markia)  talking to Tom a voter who was encouraging others to vote neer the poles. Tom was not comfortable letting me take a picture of him  or get his age. Tom did however encourage me to vote once i come of age and also encourage my friends and others that are my age to vote.

Sade Skelton
Earth Stream
11/2/10

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.

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.

-This is a blown up version of the sample ballot, I was not permitted to take a picture in the voting place, but this was on display outside along with Voter rights and regulations.

​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.  

Today I went to my polling place.

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.

 

Natalie Sanchez 
Earth Stream
U.S. History


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:

At Webster Elementary
 

At Amy 5
 


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.  

Shaw Anna H Middle School:
5400 Warrington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143-4899
Phone: (215) 727-2161 () ‎

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1089133/Vote%201.mp3

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.

​HERE is a video created to represent my voting day experience. (cross posted by julia boyer and maxime damis, edited and published to youtube by emma hersh)

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

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?

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.