Ryan Cole
teacher
“I’m optimistic in the sense that it’s change from the past, but I don’t expect radical change.”
Jasmyn Day
student
“No, because I don’t think he can do everything he said he would.”
George Burtge
disabled
“I hope so. I voted for him.”
Veronica Johnson
retired
“Absolutely. It’s all about intelligence and taking time to deliberate. Obama is well educated and well versed in politics.”
This article appears in Jan 15-22, 2009.