Voters in Union County favor Bush over Kerry on jobs and security
Carl Earnhart from Anna cites job creation and economy as top issues, backing Bush though wary of Keyes. His wife Pam, also favoring Bush, says healthcare and war in Iraq are concerns, with uncertain Senate race choice. Both stress terrorism and economy shaping local voting priorities.
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Economy tops voters' concerns as 2004 race looms
Simpson resident David Johnson says the economy is the key issue and that a trickle down effect leaves his town behind. He plans to vote Kerry, with a note he would welcome eight more years of Clinton and would consider Obama or Forby. Pinckneyville resident David Opp cites economy and jobs as central and will vote Kerry. Vienna builder Bob Ramsey weighs gay marriage and tax dollars on same sex benefits at SIU with other security concerns influencing his choice.
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