SHS Students Give Their Views on the Presidential Election
- Thursday, 05 January 2012 07:49
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With the official start of the presidential primary season this week, SHS junior Caroline Rodman asked some of her classmates who they favor for the #1 job. Most high school seniors will be old enough to vote by November 2012 and will cast their first votes in the presidential election.
Students were asked, “If you are or were able vote in the upcoming election, at this point, who would you vote for and why?"
Larry Milstein: “I would vote for Jon Hunstman because I think that he has a good grasp on how global economics work. I believe his close connection to China, knowing Mandarin and being an ambassador, will allow him to work with our main rival and keep us out of debt. As well, though he is Republican, he is the least conservative and believes in evolution, pro-choice, and gay marriage (unlike the other Republican candidates).
Sarah Coffey: “I would probably vote for Obama, half because I’m a Democrat and half because in my opinion all the Republican nominees are crazy.”
Talia Visaggi: “Probably nobody because I don’t like any of the Republicans and I definitely don’t want Obama again. If another Democrat steps up, which I think one will, I’d be inclined to vote for he or she.”
Caroline Rodman is a junior at the Scarsdale Alternative School. She plays tennis for the Varsity B girls team, serves as treasurer for the Scarsdale High School Charity:water Club, is the head of the prom committee for her graduating class, and is currently a student intern for Scarsdale10583.
Pictured at top: Larry Milstein
