Postmortem – Election 2008
New Yorkers and Americans alike came out in droves on Tuesday. Unprecedented voter turn out especially among young people and minority groups, resulted in the election of the first African American President. Barack Obama’s election marks the beginning of a new era in American history and politics. Here’s what some had to say about the results and the promise of Obama’s administration.
Neuvi Villanueva, 39 – Newark, NJ
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Herb Streng, 48 - Upper East Side, Manhattan
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Neil Chamberland, 27 – Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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Ann Mafae, 41 - Soho, Manhattan
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