After a long night of being anxious and awaiting the results of the 2012 Presidential Election, Barack Obama was re-elected as the President.
I went out on the streets to get some of the students of College of Charleston's feedback, and see how they felt about the outcome. (To view my the video check this link out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHb0CogTjXE
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| A student proudly supporting Pres. Barack Obama |
Many students were hesitant to talk with me, however, many students were very happy with the outcome of the decision.
One student wore a shirt, displaying heroic and prominent leader Martin Luther King Jr., and President Barack Obama.
"I was so excited to see the end results," a very excited Shannel Mowbray said. "At first, I was so scared, because the numbers were so close at one point, but I never lost faith in my President!"
Cardell Sims, a junior here at the college had a LOT to say!
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| Cardell Sims, Junior |
"MITT ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT," Sims said while laughing hysterically. "On a serious note, I liked a lot of the points that Mitt Romney made, however, for my situation, being a struggling college student, Obama was who I was happy with."
Many students felt like the popular vote and electoral vote was very confusing, and that their vote may not count.
"I heard a lot throughout the election that we need to vote so that "our voice can be heard," Ben Hogges said. "However, if what counts is the electoral votes, does our votes really matter?"
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| Annette, campaigning for Obama! |
Annette Godbout was very vocal on her feelings regarding the election.
"I was so happy," she said. "When my friend told me Obama won I was like, you're kidding. But when I saw he won, I went screaming through the streets, "OBAMA! OBAMA!"
Regardless of the outcome, the most important part about this election was showcased on TV and throughout America, and that is the diverse world that we live in. We are all so lucky to be given such a privilege, such as voting, and because of that I think that it is very important that you educate yourself on BOTH sides.
Although I view myself as a Democrat, I followed Mitt Romney's campaign and was quite impressed with some of his points. You cannot fight and be upset with the way of our society if you are not willing to educate yourself on both parties points!
Election 2012 was quite an exciting one! I'll see you all in four years to do this all over again!
