Examiner straw poll for Boston

November 4, 5:01 PMBoston Young Democrats ExaminerDan McDowell

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Examiners from major cities across the country conducted a straw poll of voters to better understand their habits leading up to Election Day. Respondents were randomly selected to participate and asked a series of questions listed below.

Question 1: Have you been polled before today on election issues?

» Results of the Examiner nationwide straw poll

Question 2: On Election Day, did you vote for the same candidates that you intended to vote for prior to arriving at the polling location?

Question 3: What was the single most important issue to you in this election that affected how you voted?

SUMMARY: Even among  the youth vote, the economy turned out to be the number one issue with 50% of the vote. Party lines determined 25% of  votes, and social issues and foreign policy took 12.5% a piece. It seems  college students overall, regardless of age, are worried about the economy and whether or not there will be a job for them upon completing school. 

They also seemed to have made up their mind before voting, knowing exactly who they wanted when they walked into the voting booth and filled out their ballot. No amount of ads seemed to change their mind, including a new Wright ad that I saw for the first time last night.  Overwhelmingly it seems those around me were fully aware of who they were voting for and why. Even those who voted party lines felt the need to explain that the determination was due to the fundamental differences between the platforms of the various parties vying for the presidency.

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