Wed, Nov 25 2009
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The Swing Vote: Economy looms over presidential race
Four out of five voters said they do not believe Palin's gender will affect the election. "I want a leader, and I don't care if they're black, white, female, Democrat or Republican," said Anson Burlingame, 66, of Joplin, Mo. "I want a real leader that's going to knock that stuff off and reach down to the strengths of America and bring them to the surface and move forward." Burlingame, a retired Navy submarine commander and conservative Republican, said he is more interested in traits such as character and leadership than candidates' positions on issues. Other undecided voters cited honesty and integrity as traits they seek in a candidate. Voters such as Nichole Boruta, 18, of Geneva, Ohio, said they are more concerned about the candidates’ plans to right the economy. Boruta, a high school senior, plans to vote for the first time this fall. "I will be going to college soon, and I will need financial aid, so it is kind of scary," she said. "The economy and national credit and lending issues are right in my face right now, so economy and education are important. ... What is going to happen to a generation of people looking to apply for financial aid for college?” Sandy Quarles, 72, owner of Sandy Janitorial Service in Kokomo, Ind., said such concerns will transcend gender, age and race during this election. The weight of the economy’s problems, he said, should cause the candidates to set aside typical politics, as well. "Because we're in a mess," said Quarles, a black Republican who describes his views as liberal-conservative. "I think this is the worst mess we've been in since 1929." Voices of the Voters: Survey Responses CNHI journalists interviewed undecided voters during the past week and a half to talk about issues important during this presidential campaign. Reporters and editors spoke with 36 voters in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Hampshire, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan. Responses to some of their questions follow. (Note: In the interest of clarity, questions printed here may vary slightly from the wording of questions posed to voters.) Q. What are the three most important issues - in order of priority - that matter to you in this election? 30 Economy 
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