It's primary time
Students sound off about the Democratic candidates in Saturday's S.C. primary
Issue date: 1/24/08 Section: Viewpoints
Octavis Witcher
Fourth-year media arts student
"I support Obama because he is a candidate of change. It's a little much having the Bush-Clinton fraternity in the White House for so long. It would be nice to have someone new."
Hakim Porter
Third-year political science student
"I support Obama because he advocates change. He seems more for the people than for corporations."
Lauren Falohun
Second-year sports and entertainment management student
"Obama, partially because I wouldn't mind seeing the first black president."
Jacob Berry
Fourth-year management student
"I'd like to see Barack win on the democratic side. He has a lot of energy and seems really smart. I think he's a good candidate; I'm not a Democrat, but if one wins, I think he'd be a really good choice."
Meredith Martin
Third-year sports and entertainment management student
"I'm Republican but I'd like to see Edwards. I feel like he is more conservative and that Hillary and Obama use celebrity to their advantage too much."
Bryan Miller
Second-year business student
"I'd like to see Hillary Clinton win, because I feel like the Republican candidates have the greatest chance to defeat her."
Neha Patel
First-year pharmacy student
"I like Clinton. I think she's experienced and knows what she is doing. She is the most prepared."
Liam Golightley
Fourth-year international business student
"Obama. It would be good to have something new. He isn't as experienced in Washington, which is good."
Artisa Ricks
Second-year broadcast journalism student
"I'm still deciding. I just saw Michelle Obama, so I'm leaning towards Obama. She had a big impact - although I'm still not decided."
Dell Castillo
Third-year visual communications student
"Obama. I think he's the most genuine candidate and in the debate he showed he wouldn't back down. He showed vision and toughness for a presidential candidate."
Fourth-year media arts student
"I support Obama because he is a candidate of change. It's a little much having the Bush-Clinton fraternity in the White House for so long. It would be nice to have someone new."
Hakim Porter
Third-year political science student
"I support Obama because he advocates change. He seems more for the people than for corporations."
Lauren Falohun
Second-year sports and entertainment management student
"Obama, partially because I wouldn't mind seeing the first black president."
Jacob Berry
Fourth-year management student
"I'd like to see Barack win on the democratic side. He has a lot of energy and seems really smart. I think he's a good candidate; I'm not a Democrat, but if one wins, I think he'd be a really good choice."
Meredith Martin
Third-year sports and entertainment management student
"I'm Republican but I'd like to see Edwards. I feel like he is more conservative and that Hillary and Obama use celebrity to their advantage too much."
Bryan Miller
Second-year business student
"I'd like to see Hillary Clinton win, because I feel like the Republican candidates have the greatest chance to defeat her."
Neha Patel
First-year pharmacy student
"I like Clinton. I think she's experienced and knows what she is doing. She is the most prepared."
Liam Golightley
Fourth-year international business student
"Obama. It would be good to have something new. He isn't as experienced in Washington, which is good."
Artisa Ricks
Second-year broadcast journalism student
"I'm still deciding. I just saw Michelle Obama, so I'm leaning towards Obama. She had a big impact - although I'm still not decided."
Dell Castillo
Third-year visual communications student
"Obama. I think he's the most genuine candidate and in the debate he showed he wouldn't back down. He showed vision and toughness for a presidential candidate."
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