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African Americans Voting For Obama: Skin Color or Credentials?
On election night, five African Americans shared their views on whether it is fair to vote for President Barack Obama because of his race. “[African Americans] feel that it’s about time for a black president, so they say ‘Hey let’s vote for him,’” said Armoni Wilson, 21, a student at Columbia College Chicago. In 2008, […]
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Behind the Scenes in McCormick Place on Election Night
November 7, 2012 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes in McCormick Place on Election Night
It was an exciting time on Election Night 2012, inside McCormick Place. Here is one view of the politicians, voters, photographers and reporters who were there as President Obama prepared to address the crowd.
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South Asian Voters Bridge Civic Barriers
November 7, 2012 Comments Off on South Asian Voters Bridge Civic Barriers
South Asian Americans gathered all over Chicago on Nov. 3 for early presidential voting, many of them voting for their first time. The South Asian-American voter block is part of the most rapidly proliferating populations in the United States. But despite the increasing prominence of the South-Asian population, language barriers and other obstacles are drastically […]
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Election Day at Loyola University Chicago
November 7, 2012 Comments Off on Election Day at Loyola University ChicagoWhat were voters at Loyola University thinking on Election Day 2012?
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Lakeview Voters Hit the Polls Despite Redistricting, Bad Weather
November 7, 2012 Comments Off on Lakeview Voters Hit the Polls Despite Redistricting, Bad Weather
According to 44th Ward Election Judge and former Chicago Police Officer, Jim Himel, 66, of Lakeview said many people are confused about where to vote ever since the district boundary lines have changed. But despite that, “We are having a good turn out. We are getting all these people off of Sheffield Avenue who used […]
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Schaumburg Residents Get Out the Vote
November 7, 2012 Comments Off on Schaumburg Residents Get Out the Vote
A record number of registered voters turned out at Cook County’s 39th Precinct in Schaumburg, Illinois, with over 400 votes already processed by 1 p.m. Judith Trent, 61, a resident of Schaumburg and Romney supporter, considers this election to be very important for her and her family. “I don’t think we should have another four […]
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South Lawndale Residents Exercise Their Right to Vote
November 7, 2012 Comments Off on South Lawndale Residents Exercise Their Right to Vote
Darlene Matthews, an election judge in her mid-40s, said she has worked elections since former president Bill Clinton was running for office. And these days, the process is a lot more modern. “I was a judge when we were punching holes [in the ballot].” It was quiet at 11 a.m. at the Toman branch of […]
