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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsResults from the mock election at my school today
3rd, 5th and 6th graders voted.
Obama - 97
Romney - 12
Snoop Dog - 1
Taylor Swift - 1
Taylor Launter - 1
This is the 8th presidential election held since I have been teaching. And every single time, the kids ALWAYS vote for the Democrat. No matter who's running, the kids pick the Democrat.
Interesting, eh?
defacto7
(13,485 posts)voted:
20 for Obama
4 for Romney
This is Salt Lake City Utah folks!
Stargazer09
(2,132 posts)Was the only kid in her English class who voted for Obama. I hate living here.
femrap
(13,418 posts)where do you live?
Stargazer09
(2,132 posts)I expected to have more kids vote for Obama than just my daughter.
(We are here due to the military--this isn't our home.)
aint_no_life_nowhere
(21,925 posts)The rest of the class went for Nixon and the teacher was pushing Nixon hard. She was in tears the next morning. This was in Madison, Wisconsin.
proud2BlibKansan
(96,793 posts)I think they would have kicked us out if we didn't vote for Kennedy. LOL
Downwinder
(12,869 posts)or is this a prediction for a blue future?
proud2BlibKansan
(96,793 posts)Probably when they get old enough to get a little money and feel selfish about not paying taxes. Of course they all don't get to that point. I never did. I've been a Democrat since I was a kid.
Riley18
(1,127 posts)One student went on a short rant for Obama. He said that if Romney wins we will all be homeless. Great kid!