Interview

The 2008 presidential election has made many people change their views on who they vote for in what party. This revolves around key factors that the candidates stand for and both parties have changed their views over the years. To find out more about these issues I have interviewed Wendy Strafford who is a representing her community and is voting in the 2008 election. The interview is as followed.

Interview:
Q: What key values do you look at in a presidential candidate?
A: Integrity, voting record, are they bought out by special interests, and if they share my same values.

Q: How much does what is happening in the economy influence the way you vote?
A: It has a huge impact due to the fact that we make our income off of building and I need the next president to focus on helping out the middle and lower classes that are losing their jobs.

Q: Do you think there is a difference in the way you are voting this year from the way you would vote 12 years ago? Explain.
A: Yes, I would have voted party line and did what my parents did and now I am older vote much more independently for the better of our own children.

Q: If you were a small business owner, what factors would you want for your business from a leader?
A: Tax incentives, to avoid sending jobs to other countries, job security, a have fair taxes.

Q: In the elections, what would your definition of “change” be?
A: No more special interest and start looking out for the people that put them in office.


This person is obviously not happy with the current economy is looking for some one that will help relieve our country from the bottom up. As a representative of the community, her answers tell me that people want conservative values with help to the lower classes.