Deep concern over the economy and hope for change were dominant issues for Michiganders in choosing a new president.
Nearly two-thirds said the economy was their main concern, and 95% agreed that the economy is in poor or “not so good” shape in the National Election Poll, an exit poll for a consortium of news organizations.
The early poll results confirmed in dramatic fashion what polls and the national political discussion have revealed for weeks — economic concerns are the driving force in the presidential campaign and voters’ decisions.
Those who said they were “very worried” about the economy chose Obama by a 2-1 ratio.
Speaks for itself. I find it interesting people trust Obama/democrats more to deal with the economy. I wonder if it’s a hope that the days of Bill Clinton will come back. Sadly, I think George Bush has done enough damage where that will never happen in Metro Detroit.
But on a broader sense, President-Elect Barack Obama represents an actual chance to reform Detroit. An actual chance to give serious funding to green energy, which will create new jobs and bring more prosperity to a crumbling city.
Words cannot describe how thrilled I am.
