INTERVIEWS AND PHOTOS BY ELTON J. HAYES
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Christylez Bacon Washington, D.C. Not really. I already knew who I liked and the direction [in which] I want [to see] this country go. Mitt Romney showed [me] that he isn’t trustworthy. He sways in the wind on his political opinions and on the issues. So, no, the debate didn’t affect or change my opinion. I already knew which candidate I liked well before [the presidential debate took place].
Funlayo Alabi Columbia, Md. My opinion didn’t change. Debates are so subjective in terms of how the questions are asked and how each candidate responds. I’ve been tracking my candidate over the past couple of months, and I already have all of the information needed that will help me make a decision. To me, the debates are just the icing on the cake.
around the region DID THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE CHANGE YOUR OPINION OF EITHER OF THE CANDIDATES?
Soyini George Washington D.C. The debate did not change my opinion. I actually formed my opinion a while ago about [the candidate] who I am going to vote for. The debate was just a way for me to confirm my original opinion. I didn’t watch the debate to judge who won or lost, I watched to hear what they had to say about what they plan to do. And to me, that’s more important.
Bill Campbell Berwyn Heights, Md. It didn’t change my opinion at all. When you look at all of the things that President Obama has faced over the past four years, and his results, there’s nothing that was said that will prevent me [from giving him credit]. Plus, it’s hard to debate a guy who will say anything at any given time and won’t stand [by] what he says,
Maurice Glenn Columbia, Md. I watched [the debate] to see if there would be something that could change my initial decision, but I did not like Romney’s ideas on taxes and health care. I like President Obama’s [plan on taxing members of the upper class] a little bit more because I think it will help even things out economically. But I didn’t hear anything from Romney in the debate that changed my initial decision and opinion
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