Q: Did the midterm election results turn out the way you wanted it?
Staff Writer
“Country-wise, I was slightly disappointed. It didn’t go in the direction that I wanted it to go, but for the state, it ended in my favor. I think that a lot of the proposals that went through will make Michigan grow both economically and in general.”
Computer Science
“There was no specific direction I wanted the election to go, I do lean Democrat so I would have liked to see them control the U.S. Senate, but I’m content with their control of the House. Now, there’s a better check on the president, which is needed. I’m very happy with the state election results, because we have our second female governor, Gretchen Whitmer, and first ever African-American lieutenant government, (Garlin Gilchrist II).”
Liberal Arts Transfer
“In some ways, I wanted to see more women and Democrats win just to even out, because we have a lot of Republicans in right now.”
Caleigh Barnaby, 19
Nursing
“Honestly, I’m not a big fan of politics it wasn’t a big deal for me. It really didn’t change my opinion. I don’t affiliate with either side, but it turned out well (enough).”
Undecided
“Yeah, it turned in my favor. I’m more of a Democratic-leaning person and all the proposals that passed was something I looked out for more than the candidates.”
Miles Butler, 19
Computer Science
“Most of it has, I really don’t keep up with too much politics, but all the candidates and proposals that I voted for got (in).”
Manuel Rodriguez, 23
Computer Engineering
“With all the results that came out, yeah. I want to see stuff on water quality and accountability, that’s what I’m looking for and that’s the candidate I’m supporting, a candidate that [goes after] the real issues.”
John ‘Red’ Fitzgerald II, 24
Business
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