The weather is dismal, but the attitudes of concerned citizens and political activists are not. Many people have assembled outside the debate arena to show their support for their candidates and voice their concerns on issues from healthcare to immigration.
While we traveled through the crowd, we were able to talk to the different groups that were present:
"I'm supporting Dennis Kucinich because of his department of peace! Kucinich wants to be a healer; he wants the U.S. to lead whole working together with other countries. He has also never gone back on his original vote against the war." - Eileen Lee, New Hampshire
"I agree with John Edwards on the war and his thoughts on Health Care. I think people will be attracted to him because the last election has made him a familiar face." - Pat Hosker, New Hampshire
Just then, a group of Hillary Clinton supporters attempted to cover up a series of Edwards '08 signs with Hillary signs. The Edwards supporters told them to "get lost." I (Justin Martell) then asked the crowd, "I take it you guys don't like that?" "NO!" they yelled back.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, a sea of Dodd constituents entered the scene:
"WHO DO WE WANT FOR PRESIDENT? CHRIS DODD!"
It was surprising to see so much support for a lower tier candidate. One of his supporters had this to say:
"He's the best candidate for president. I like his policy ideas for Iraq, the environment, and global warming...he's also very charismatic." - Steve, Connecticut
Lastly, we spoke to a young girl who is working on the Biden campaign:
"Joe Biden has the best plan for Iraq and good experience with foreign policy." - Sarah, Delaware
Some of the other groups that were present were Healthcare, Education, Peace and 9/11 Truth groups. Despite the rain, everyone is very enthused about their causes, and anxious for the debates to begin.
While we traveled through the crowd, we were able to talk to the different groups that were present:
"I'm supporting Dennis Kucinich because of his department of peace! Kucinich wants to be a healer; he wants the U.S. to lead whole working together with other countries. He has also never gone back on his original vote against the war." - Eileen Lee, New Hampshire
"I agree with John Edwards on the war and his thoughts on Health Care. I think people will be attracted to him because the last election has made him a familiar face." - Pat Hosker, New Hampshire
Just then, a group of Hillary Clinton supporters attempted to cover up a series of Edwards '08 signs with Hillary signs. The Edwards supporters told them to "get lost." I (Justin Martell) then asked the crowd, "I take it you guys don't like that?" "NO!" they yelled back.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, a sea of Dodd constituents entered the scene:
"WHO DO WE WANT FOR PRESIDENT? CHRIS DODD!"
It was surprising to see so much support for a lower tier candidate. One of his supporters had this to say:
"He's the best candidate for president. I like his policy ideas for Iraq, the environment, and global warming...he's also very charismatic." - Steve, Connecticut
Lastly, we spoke to a young girl who is working on the Biden campaign:
"Joe Biden has the best plan for Iraq and good experience with foreign policy." - Sarah, Delaware
Some of the other groups that were present were Healthcare, Education, Peace and 9/11 Truth groups. Despite the rain, everyone is very enthused about their causes, and anxious for the debates to begin.
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