VOX Transcriptions

Broadcast Journalism Student, who supports Ron Paul but didn’t register to vote.
Didn’t get his name on tape.
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Gina: Did you vote in the primary?
Journalism student: I’m actually not registered yet to vote. :15
Gina: Tell me about that.
Journalism student: :20 I’m just, I’m here usually so when I’m home, I’m working and I usually don’t have time to do that. :26
Gina: Are you registered to vote back home?
Journalism student: :28 Yes, I, I didn’t go home to vote, but if I did, I would have voted for Ron Paul. :31
Gina: Why is that?
Journalism student: :36
I just like what he has to say … all his ideas, he like, knows what he’s talking about. He doesn’t seem to just say it to make people like him. :42 He is just doing it because he knows, he thinks it’s right.”:45
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Gina: What year are you?
Journalism student: A sophomore.
Gina: And have you voted in past elections?
Journalism student: Not presidential, obviously, but in other ones.
Gina: What are you going to do in November?
Journalism student: Ah… I’m going to go home and vote, definitely, if I’m not, we’re probably not on break so I’ll go home and vote.1:02 I’m not sure who yet because Ron Paul won’t be around at that time. 1:06
Gina: Are you going to vote for McCain? 1:08
Journalism student: [[Ah…, maybe, I’ve got to see who he is running against. I’d vote for Obama over him, but not Clinton. I don’t like Clinton. 1:06]]
Gina: That’s kind of interesting, ideologically… so Obama or Ron Paul?
Journalism student: Yeah, those are my two.
Gina: Why those two sort of anti-establishment candidates?
Journalism student: [[1:26 I just sort of like what they have to say. They seem to know what they’re talking about. I like what their policies are on certain things. 1:34]]


Track 5: with Nicole, a Junior studying Occupational Therapy who voted for Hilary Clinton
Gina: So did you vote in the primary?
Nicole: Yes.
Gina: Do you mind if I ask, who did you vote for?
Nicole: :21 I voted for Hilary Clinton. :23
Gina: And why is that?
Nicole: :25 [[I just, I don’t know, (laugh) I liked what she stood for and I just felt like she was the most qualified.]] :32
Gina: Have you voted much in past elections?
Nicole: I didn’t vote because I wasn’t 18.
Gina: How did it feel voting in this election?
Nicole: Umn… it felt pretty good.
Gina: How did you feel about the outcome?
Nicole: :46 I don’t care, really. :50
Gina: Where are you from?
Nicole: I’m from Massachusetts. :54

Track 6: Dan Mackey, a freshman studying accounting
Gina: Did you vote in the Primary?
Dan: No I didn’t actually.
Gina: Why not?
Dan: :18 I didn’t really have enough time to get registered… just turned 18. :22
Gina: if you had… who do you think you might have voted for?
Dan: Probably McCain.
Gina: Why is that?
Dan: :31 ah… Republican reasons… laugh.:32
Gina: Like what sort of reasons are important? There are a lot of Republican candidates?
Dan: :37 [[Uh, I don’t know, mainly about the war I guess. I don’t agree with Obama, and especially not Hillary about their issues on the war. So, that’s basically….]] :46
Gina: How do you feel about Hillary?
Dan: :48 [[I don’t really know, I don’t, personally I don’t like her, mainly because of Bill Clinton and I know that he’s going to have a lot of influence on her so that’s basically how I feel about it.]] 1:00
Gina: How do you feel about McCain doing well now?
Dan: 1:03 [[I’m very happy actually. I’m happy that Hillary’s not ahead anyway. So hopefully it works out for the best. I guess…]] 1:11
Gina: So do you think you’ll be registered by November?
Dan: Yeah, definitely, when I go home, I’m going to. 1:17
Gina: Are you going to vote here?
Dan: I think I’m going to vote at home.
Gina: Where is that?
Dan: Long Island.




1. What is your name and where do or did you work?
My name is Barbara Sendroff and I worked at the law firm of Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. as a legal secretary.

2. Did you vote in the primary?
Yes.

3. Who did you vote for?
I voted for Barack Obama.

4. Why did you vote for Barack Obama?
I voted for Barack Obama because he is intelligent, enthusiastic and has a quiet strength about him. To me he represents hope and a new beginning for us. He is inclusive of all races, religions, ages, classes and ethnicities, bringing us together so that we can all work toward uniting our country together and moving our country forward to achieve healthcare, ending the war in Iraq, erasing poverty and becoming a positive role not only for ourselves, but for the world. I believe he is the best candidate to achieve these goals.

5. What is different in the primary this year in comparison with other years?
Two firsts – a woman running for President and an African American man running for President.

6. What is the surprise of 2008 Primary Presidential Election?
That so many people have become involved and got out to vote.

The second interview

1. What is your name and where do or did you work?
My name is Marc Allen and I worked for the Town of Hamden as the Bach Tax Collector.

2. Did you vote in the primary?
Yes, I voted.

3. Who did you vote for?
I voted for Barack Obama

4. Why did you vote for Barack Obama?
I voted for Obama because he has ignited a vision of hope and promise that has not existed for so long, and with his inclusiveness, and personality, may be able to translate those attributes into the change we so desperately need. Billary is old school, had their chance, and come with too much baggage.

5. What is different in the primary this year in comparison with other years?
That a woman and a black man are the candidates for the presidency. As a septuagenarian white male, I never in my life time imagined that this could occur.

6. What is the surprise of 2008 Primary Presidential Election?
The excitement, the enthusiasm, young people being brought into the process, the anticipation of how the remaining states will vote and decide the contest. Some of my cynicism is waning.




#1: Rick Coppola (GRAD)
MG: Did you vote in the Primary?
RC: I did not.
MG: Why not?
RC: I just got caught up in the day, I was intending on voting, but I didn’t have time, coming to work and school.
MG: If you had time, who would you have voted for?
RC: I don’t know. I don’t really identify with any political party, but I’m still undecided, still feeling my way out.
MG: Is there anybody you like in particular?
RC: I think I’m leaning more toward McCain at this point, but I still want to listen to some of the debates. We’ll see.
MG: Do you get the feeling that this year’s election is any more important than the last? Is there anything that makes it different to you?
RC: Well, I think your Democratic candidates, you know, one being a woman, the other being a black man, I think that’s particular of interest to the American people. And on the other side, you have a war veteran. There’s a lot of interesting personalities in the mix, and it’s starting to get heated now.

#2: Brittany Roy ’08
MG: Did you vote in the Primary?
BR: I did not.
MG: Why not?
BR: I’m out-of-state, and I didn’t register.
MG: If you could have voted, who would you have voted for?
BR: Oh man, I haven’t done my homework that well, but probably, right now, probably Hillary.
MG: Why?
BR: I like the idea of the medical [?]. I don’t know enough about the other candidates. I only know the most about her, and I think the media has definitely helped with that.
MG: Do you feel there’s anything different about this year’s election?
BR: I think it’s going to be the biggest election yet. It’s obviously the most important. We have a black president, we have a war veteran and a woman. I don’t think it gets any more controversial than that.


Joyce Chase, Meriden
Cory Peck: Who did you vote for?
JC: John McCain.
CP: I’m going to ask you why, but feel free not to answer.
JC: It’s more or less a gut reaction, uh, I agree with his politics, um. He is a war hero. I’m very conservative, he is conservative, although that is somewhat questionable. That’s probably about it.
CP: This year it kinda seems like there is more enthusiasm with this election, have you noticed anything different for yourself with this year’s presidential primary?
JC: It’s way too long. There’s too much fuss now where most of the emphasis really should be closer to November instead of now. But I suppose for those that are going to vote in the primary elections or head towards the conventions to decide who the delegate will be, I suppose that now is also an important time, but it’s very long and very tedious.

George Alexopoulos, Wallingford:
Cory Peck: So who did you vote for on Tuesday?
GA: Hillary
CP: Why?
GA: I like her. I’m a democrat and I just like her policy on healthcare and that whole thing.
CP: What feels different this year? Do you think the primary and the hype is different this year?
GA: I don’t know. People are very unhappy with what’s going on and the administration. It seems like people want change and that’s what it really feels like. I don’t think McCain is the answer or Huckabee. I don’t know it just seems like Hillary or Obama I think people would just like to see a change and why not just take a chance and see what happens? What do you have to lose? Look at what Bush did.



Interviewee 1: Greg Muccilli, Law school student
Did you vote in the primary?
Yes I did.
Who did you vote for and why?
I voted for John McCain. I voted for John McCain because I supported him back in 2000 and I think he’s probably one of the more honorable individuals running for president.
Have you voted in previous elections?
Yes.


Interviewee 2: Jonathon Kalsh, QU Campus Priest
Did you vote in the primary?
I did.
Who did you vote for and why?
I voted for, in the Republican primary, for John McCain. And um, I voted for him primarilyboth because of his pro life stance but also I think he’s the strongest candidate on the war on terror that we’re involved in right now, and I think he will continue to lead us to defend our nation and to protect us against radical Islam.
Did you vote in the last primary?
I believe so.