County Residents Weigh In On Presidential Primary
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Jennifer [email protected]
Lalitha Gundlapalli, 35, Leesburg, said she will vote for Democrat presidential candidate Barack Obama.
"I am voting for Obama because I think he will bring change and diversity to Washington," Gundlapalli said.[[In-content Ad]]She said she thinks Obama will work with globalization issues and be a leader who can work with leaders in other countries in recognizing cultural differences.
Jacob Grady, 21, a senior at Manchester College, said he also will vote for Obama.
"I think Obama has a better health plan than the other candidates and will work to bring an end to the war in Iraq," Grady said.
Grady said he had friends serving in Iraq and doesn't support the war.
Don Smythe, 77, Mentone, said he is a registered Democrat and will vote for Obama.
"I have more trust in Obama because I worry if Hillary is elected, Bill will advise her," Smythe said.
Ervin Slone, 44, Mentone, said he will vote for Democrat Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton.
"We need more changes with more jobs and lower gas prices, and I think Hillary can help the country with that," Slone said.
Matt Sandy, 32, Warsaw, said he hasn't yet decided who he will vote for and is still trying to get the facts on all the candidates.
"It may not be until I walk into the voting booth when I know who I will vote for," Sandy said.
Deb Miller, 53, Warsaw, said she is not sure either who she will vote for. She said she is Republican, but never votes all Republican.
"I support (Republican presidential candidate John) McCain and what he stands for, but if I decide to vote Democrat, I will vote for Hillary because I think Bill did a good job and I think Hillary will do a good job," Miller said.
Florence Starkey, 22, Warsaw, said she will vote for McCain. She said she supports McCain's health plan.
"I think his proposed health plan will not change the benefits I currently have," Starkey said.
John Gardner, 58, Warsaw, said he is trying to decide between voting for Clinton or McCain. Gardner, a Vietnam veteran, said he supports McCain, who also is a Vietnam veteran.
"I'm leaning more toward McCain because I think there is a mess in Iraq and I think he can decide what needs to be done," Gardner said.
Winona Lake resident Bob Huffer, 72, said he is a Republican and will vote for McCain.
"McCain is for less government, less taxation and does not participate in pork-barrel spending," Huffer said.
Although Indiana has not yet had its primary, Iowa had a caucus in January.
Bob Hamilton, 67, Davenport, Iowa, who grew up in Huntington, was in Warsaw with his wife Marilyn Wednesday night.
"I have been a life-long registered Republican, but switched my party to Democrat to vote for Obama," Bob said.
Marilyn also voted for Obama.
"Obama is not in the race for himself, he wants to improve our country, morale and restore our respect in the United States," Marilyn said.
Lalitha Gundlapalli, 35, Leesburg, said she will vote for Democrat presidential candidate Barack Obama.
"I am voting for Obama because I think he will bring change and diversity to Washington," Gundlapalli said.[[In-content Ad]]She said she thinks Obama will work with globalization issues and be a leader who can work with leaders in other countries in recognizing cultural differences.
Jacob Grady, 21, a senior at Manchester College, said he also will vote for Obama.
"I think Obama has a better health plan than the other candidates and will work to bring an end to the war in Iraq," Grady said.
Grady said he had friends serving in Iraq and doesn't support the war.
Don Smythe, 77, Mentone, said he is a registered Democrat and will vote for Obama.
"I have more trust in Obama because I worry if Hillary is elected, Bill will advise her," Smythe said.
Ervin Slone, 44, Mentone, said he will vote for Democrat Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton.
"We need more changes with more jobs and lower gas prices, and I think Hillary can help the country with that," Slone said.
Matt Sandy, 32, Warsaw, said he hasn't yet decided who he will vote for and is still trying to get the facts on all the candidates.
"It may not be until I walk into the voting booth when I know who I will vote for," Sandy said.
Deb Miller, 53, Warsaw, said she is not sure either who she will vote for. She said she is Republican, but never votes all Republican.
"I support (Republican presidential candidate John) McCain and what he stands for, but if I decide to vote Democrat, I will vote for Hillary because I think Bill did a good job and I think Hillary will do a good job," Miller said.
Florence Starkey, 22, Warsaw, said she will vote for McCain. She said she supports McCain's health plan.
"I think his proposed health plan will not change the benefits I currently have," Starkey said.
John Gardner, 58, Warsaw, said he is trying to decide between voting for Clinton or McCain. Gardner, a Vietnam veteran, said he supports McCain, who also is a Vietnam veteran.
"I'm leaning more toward McCain because I think there is a mess in Iraq and I think he can decide what needs to be done," Gardner said.
Winona Lake resident Bob Huffer, 72, said he is a Republican and will vote for McCain.
"McCain is for less government, less taxation and does not participate in pork-barrel spending," Huffer said.
Although Indiana has not yet had its primary, Iowa had a caucus in January.
Bob Hamilton, 67, Davenport, Iowa, who grew up in Huntington, was in Warsaw with his wife Marilyn Wednesday night.
"I have been a life-long registered Republican, but switched my party to Democrat to vote for Obama," Bob said.
Marilyn also voted for Obama.
"Obama is not in the race for himself, he wants to improve our country, morale and restore our respect in the United States," Marilyn said.
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