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ELECTION 2016
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Takiya McDonald >>>
Freshman
Clarksville, Tenn.
“[I voted today] because I am looking forward to joining the Air Force, and it's allowing me a great opportunity to choose my next boss.”
Emily Kawola >>
Senior
Boston, Mass.
"I voted because I wanted to protect some of the freedoms that I feel like we are guaranteed as Americans, as well as try to fight some of the negative attitudes that have been brought forth with the election."
<<< Hannah Schifman
Junior
Toneka
"I thought it was of the most importance that you exercise that civil right because not everyone has the civil right, so taking advantage of that, to advocate for voices that perhaps are not able to take advantage of that system."
<<< Marcela Risso
Professor
Lawrence
"My main concerns with this particular election were women's rights and the economy. The immigration situations that have come up, there aren't any solutions and there haven't been for a long while. I think we need comprehensive reform."
Voter on the Street:
why did you vote?
Alex Hamby >>>>
Senior
Louisburg
Louisburg
"You know, people say 'our votes don't count,' and I definitely agree with that, but at the same time, people died for this right and so I am going to exercise it, whether it means something or not."
Justin Smith vvv Lawrence
"This has been the longest election of my life. I don't want it to happen like this again. Most countries do it for six weeks, with us it feels like six years. It's just exhausting."
<<< Sherry Kay
Volunteer
Lawrence
"It's a very important and civic thing to do. You really need to participate and encourage people to vote. It's what part of being an American is."
Anthony and Meredith Lang >>>
Lawrence
Anthony: "I think this has been the most divisive election I've seen. I hope we can move forward peacefully, no matter what happens."
Meredith: "I think the candidates spent so much time talking about the other candidate instead of the issues, so it's been a hard election to follow. I'm hopeful that we'll have a peaceful transition. The divisiveness has exposed a lot of rifts in America."