It is a cold, rainy Election Day here in New Hampshire. Today's page samples students' feelings of the election process as well as the candidates. The media claims that the 18-30 year-old population trends to the left; our research indicates a similar tendency in the 14-18 bracket. These intrepid activists are working outside Andover's polls:
A distressing reality, however, is general disillusionment with the electoral system. Myles (right, below) observes, "The candidates that survive and win do it--not by promoting positive ideas--but by constantly putting others down." Tommy (left) speaks in the negative: "Anybody but Bush." Zy, from Antigua, is more positive: "I like Tony Blair."
Patrick (below, right) supports the President, while Taylor (left) says of the Electoral College system, "It's phat!" Alex (middle) supports the candidacy of Pete Herzeele, who graduated from Proctor in June: "He'd establish a National Zombie Appreciation Day."
In summary, although the student population reflects diverse preferences and seems to be maintaining hope, comments tend to bemoan the influence of big money and negative advertising. Chris--willing to advertise Cioffredi's Driving Academy--is looking forward to having it over.
"I'm just sick of the ads...."
