Ipsos i-Say

I hope that our job,s stay here in the USA. Get our country back to where a low income person can make ends meet.

I'm looking forward to a smart, well-spoken president who will be looked to by the world for strong leadership and as a role model for the country and then the world to work together.

I hope the economy bounce back and in a couple of years i can retire and not worry about my retirement fund not being there,the war stops and bring our young men home to raise their family, cut taxes for the ones that need it the most and get a health care plan that everyone can afford and for god sake stop the greedy oil companies from robbing the country blind.

I'm not sure which candidate will win but I hope he will be able to get this country in order again as it is the pits right now. So many things have to be corrected that he will have a long way to go and will need a lot of help not only from Congress but also from the People.

No matter which candidate wins, that person is now in office. I would hope that we could all get along and support our elected officials. The next election is our opportunity to change whatever we don't like. But at the present time we should support our elected officials rather than undermine them. This doesn't mean we have to agree with what they do but don't keep backstabbing.

Simply put, Spiritual Revival!

I am looking forward to rational decision-making, thoughtful policies, and calm negotiations.

My hope for our country is that no matter who becomes our next president, he will work with the congress to get us out of the mess that the government has gotten us into in the first place. We need lower taxes, better health care and more regulation on the banking industry. We sure don't need any more Freddies and Fannies. And I would hope that the media would stop badgering one party while praising the other. Fairness and truth in reporting is much needed.

i hope some one can fix this place be fore it get any worse.i hope they pick the right one.

As with every new president,I hope for good and pray and support each one because he is our elected offical and we should honor them.

Our country is in deep trouble in many areas. Neither candidate is dynammic and neither has satisfied me with a plan for moving our country forward and addressing some critical issues such as the war, the economy, poverty, etc.

I don't like any of the candidates.

What I am hoping for is a better economy, more jobs, our money value to raise, more help for people losing their homes, and that our new president will be able to change the anger that other countries have for us to accepting the USA! Also, that the war in Iraq and Afganistan ends soon.

I will try to give my support to our new President even though he was not my first choice. I do hope he can accomplish at least some of the things he has so promised. Live United is our United Way Campaign Logo. I would like this to be our Logo for the United States. God Bless America!

That our country will truly prosper under the leadership of President Obama and our service members get to see positive results from their sacrifices abroad.

A new begining

I am very fearful for the future of our country, but I do pray we can come together and work on the issues that affect us all. I especially hope that we will once again begin to value life, young or old, and treat all life with respect.

I hope for 1) an opportunity for racial harmony based on modeling appropriate behavior, 2) health care reform that is fair to both patients and providers, 3) an increase in the NIH budget, 4) a sense of measured, thoughtful decision-making in the White House.

I will be glad to see the election over and watch the economy improve under the capable leadership of President Obama and a veto-proof Democratic Congress!

I think that this country has become separated and divided into so many different groups. Therefore my hope is that our presidential leader will be able to unite some of these groups together to enable our nation to gain strength in numbers, become focused in cause and win with determination to suceed overall.

I hope that gas prices continue to go down and that Pell Grants are given a raise (the amount of money that is given to each student who qualifies) as well as a revamping of the educational system that encourages more charter schools and private schools (being opened). I also hope that a troop withdrawl will happen but not in such a way that we have sacrificed for nothing, too many have died for there to be nothing accomplished. I hope that the bailout is persued to be paid back and that the government (we the people) will actually make a profit out of this loan to wallstreet. I would also like to see the bigwigs who profitted from the mess they made be held accountable and have everything taken back from them and they should all be prosecuted!

Not looking for much with the democrats giving every thing away. and cutting our military to bits.

That Barack Obama wins. Then all will be well.

I am looking forward to big changes in the country. I want to see the war in Iraq ended and our people come home. I think we need to pay more attention to the homeland and our problems here: poverty, famine, no jobs, too much money going to the war. I'm looking forward to all peoples pulling together as one--Americans--rather than as individual races, nationalities or religions. We need to rebuild for a stronger, braver, united America.

I would like to see no back biting in the future between the different political groups. I would hope that our Government will proceed ahead to handle our problems with honesty and what is best for our Country.

My hope is that whichever candidate is elected to the highest office in the land on November 4 will truly work hard to bring about some of the changes promised during the campaign, changes that will make life better for all citizens of this great country: Lower taxes, provide health care for all, lower college costs, provide better schools for our children, lower gasoline prices, better job opportunities, straighten out the mortgage mess, improve the economy,and bring our brave troops home soon to their families.

There are several issues that each of the canidates have that I disagree with. And it really doesn't matter who is elected, we are witnessing a historical event. We will either have the 1st African American (I really hate those politically correct phrases too), or the 1st female V.P.. As it turns out Obama won the election. I rooted for him when he was running for the Senate the 1st time. And he accomblished some good things for the State of Illinois. What we need to do is band together and stand behind our new President. But I also strongly feel that it would be wrong of us to just pull our troops out of the Middle East. And I hope his advisors convince him to stand back for awhile. And I pray that he will be given the opportunity to do some good for The United States of America.

I would hope that the economy would improve. This country needs to create and KEEP jobs here in America. If everyone was working, the economy would improve, and there would be less crime.

We need someone with a backbone! Someone who will look at what Austrailia did and follow suit....if you want to "join" our country then you need to "learn" our country...why are we...the americans...the ones who have to learn a new language, pay more for health insurance, pay more taxes, pay for a better education for our children, etc., etc., etc., and the ones that "join" us are getting free health insurance, no taxes, free education, not to mention the free food, housing, medicines, and government checks...enough is enough!

My main hope is that we will be able to recognize the main tenants of our country four years from now, specifically our freedoms (such as they may be even now) and that we will be able to continue our own individual hopes,dreams, and aspirations. We don't need to be forced to support or lift up those who do not want to put forth the same effort. Dreams are realized through hard work and personal sacrifice. Americans are the biggest givers in this world whenever a disater strikes or we know of another in our community, our country or even in the world in need, is that we respond to thaose needs - in a big way. It would be nice to know we will be able to continue to do that in the future.

Let's pray that President Obama leads this nation in all the wright ways and brings everyone together.

For the first time since Kennedy, I feel deep, honest, life-giving Hope. Past messes by numerous administrations take time to fix. Patience and concerted, cohesive efforts of many, are needed to turn The Ship off rocky shoals, onto navigable waters: help Ourselves and the World repair damages. Obama cannot do it alone. The People must say what we WANT the world to look like. Fix environmental issues: without a functional world, there's no point in anything else. As those get fixed, associated repairs to education, support for sciences, more jobs, cleaner industries, better medical coverage and care will happen: Everything is linked to environment. The World knows "as the US goes, so goes the world". We finally placed a candidate they respect into office--a rare occurrence! Take deep breaths, roll up shirtsleeves, get ready to work!

I hope that people weigh the issues carefully. Both candidates have good and not so good platforms. I think one of them has a great speaking ability, but will he be able to deliver what he has promised? I'm thinking, no. He is too inexperienced to carry out his big, unrealistic plans. I'm just saying....

We need a Democrate to become President. I think that we need help in better insurance and economy. I don't think that War is the answer. We need to bring our Men and Woman back!

This promise of change has be a long time in coming. I supported this effort and look forward to a positive result.

I have hopes that with new people will come new ideas that will get our country on the road to financial recovery. No matter who was elected they would have a large struggle this first year to work towards financial recovery and to settle our affairs overseas. We are very naive if we believe that we have full honesty in our officials and that because of a new election there will be straight across the board in making laws and passing legislation that will fix everything. We just have to make sure we study and elect those we believe in and make sure the check and balances are in order.

Right on, Grace! I’m so tired of our tax money being spent to provide accommodations for people who are here illegally. Neither candidate for president is willing to address this issue for fear of offending someone. Why be afraid of offending illegal aliens? They can't vote. I've heard Obama talk about companies that ship jobs overseas; what about companies that hire illegal aliens? The jobs are gone no matter what happens. We will never get ahead no matter how much we work and save because the government will find ways to take more tax dollars and use them to help criminals (or people who refuse to help themselves). Our infrastructure can't support this huge, unplanned growth in population. Our schools are not equipped to provide so much ESL help. Please, anyone who is frustrated about this, continue to write your political leaders. You can visit www.numbersusa.com, which provides a free fax service that allows you to send personalized faxes to your political leaders.

I would like to see Obama run this country like it should have been ran for many of years!

My hopes are tax cuts for the middle class and to restore or economy, we are headed for the next great depression. The Biggest one of all is to bring our troops home. They have been there long enough

I'm just worried that whoever gets in won't do a decent job--based on our choices this time around, if we were given that option "none of the above" would win in a landslide!

I hope the economy improves, gas prices continue to go down, and the Republicans win!

I have real Hope that this country will move forward with Families and Small Businesses leading the way...screw Big Business they have done nothing for this country except ROB US BLIND!!!

This is one of if not THE most important presidential elections. We need to vote. I'm voting for Barack!

Well, it's the day after the big election and I am hopeful that now that we have a new president-elect our nation will start to move in the right direction and the economy, which is, right now, my number 1 worry, takes a turn for the better. I know it will be months, if not years, before we are out of the hole we're in, but I am very hopeful that last night we took a big step in rectifying the situation

I THINK IT'S GREAT WE HAVE A DEMOCRATAS PRESIDENT.ALSO THE MAJORITY OF THE SENATE IS ALSO DEMOCRATS.OBAMA AND HIS WIFE TOOK THEIR OWN MONEY AND HELPED OUT THE HURRICANE VICTIMS AFTER IKE.IT'S ALSO AWESOME THAT HE IS GONNA PULL THE TROOPS OUT OF IRAC.ABOUT TIME.MY FIANCE IS A NAVY VET AND HE WAS IN IRAQ.UNFORTUNATELY IT'S GONNA TAKE HIS WHOLE TERM AS PRESIDENT TO UNDO ALL OF BUSH JR'S DAMAGE.

My hope is that we can put aside our fears and work towards peace in our homes ,coumminities and our country

Following the election of the President I hope that the economy goes better.

Moral Stabillity

That the world will be a better place,and racism will stop!

Get Back To the Basics, The land of the free,the brave, and now the poor, wake up america. Our ancestors, came to america to build a future, to be free, to better their lives. We elected our representives, we need a new policy that can also fire them, when they are not doing their jobs and abusing their position. Take back AMERICA. Stop distroying America. Lets get back our hopes, dreams, freedom, and our soldiers. Put a cap on oil prices, less taxes, end price gouging. Health insurance is not just for some but for all. Lets all do our part, make america the country of all countries

We need to go back to taking care of our own country and the people in it.

This is the begging of a new era for the USA and i hope to see the economy strengthen to its potential once again.....Go OBAMA!!!

I hope it will bean easy transfer and that the new administion will keep the campain promises it made

I hope and pray the Barak is our next president. We need to change how we live in the ever shrinking world. Joe

The United States of America military troops return home and stop this senseless war. And our state financies help those that need it to releive the stress we have had to endur these past 8 yrs.

I don't have high hopes for the coming administration. I believe we can expect higher taxes, higher energy prices and cuts on the military spending as this has already been announced as being part of a new stimulus package and since I have a grandson serving in Iraw this worries me. A strong defense is a good offence. I am worried about future supreme court appointees as they are sure to be liberal. I have read the future presidents book and some of his statements worry me. May God Bless America.

Things will get turned around and this country will look a lot better than it does today. God Bless American, We've come a long way.

Obama gave a great victory speech. McCain gave a great concession speech. If McCain had kept the tenor of his campaign consistent with his concession, this race would have been much, much closer. That, coupled with Sarah Palin, wrecked him. Obama's campaign was a smooth juggernaut. He never lost his sense of direction or purpose. He is to be congratulated for his campaign. If he runs the country like he ran his campaign, this country has nothing to fear, and much to gain, from him. Let's get to work!

Politicians care more about their interests than the needs of the people they are to represent. If they cared so much about us then why do they have more benefits and money than us average tax payers? I wish I had the same garenteed health insurance and pension plan as the politicians, than I would say all citizens are equal and I would not loose sleep wondering if I will loose my health insurance because employers can drop benefits at any time. We citizens need to remind politicians that we put them in office and we too can take their benefits and jobs away if we stick together and demand changes.

I have my doubts about how things will be ran. I hope Obama doesn't shut down the coal mines like he is talking. Several towns in my state would become ghost towns.

I agree with what I have read from the others who responded. Just know this and you probably already do,it is not going to happen overnight. Bush left him a mess to contend with amd I am sure he will filter through it and do what he has promised us he would do. He has 4 years to prove his mettle and I think he will surprise all of us even the ones who didn't want him in there. Obviously there were some republicans who wanted change and also voted for Obama. Also to the congressmen and women we work as hard as you do and we pay into social security and we get barley enough to survive on and you don't even pay in and you get way to much when you retire. That is not justice.

I wish our country could do positive campaigns

I can only hope that they don't keep saying we need to vote for the lesser of the two evils. I will not vote for evil be it lesser or not. Once someone is running that believes in the way the party is supposed to believe then maybe I won't have to keep doing write ins.

I seriously hope that OUR AMERICA can pull together for the betterment of all human-kind .

That we elect a President with the courage and conviction to lead our country for the next four years devoid of war, economic failure, housing depletion, worsening inflation, increasing homelessness, higher unemployment, and lower wages. This sounds ideal but we deserve better than what we are currently experiencing.

I hope that whoever gets elected does the EXCATE opposite of what Bush has done for this country. The middle class and lower needs the tax breaks and the Upper class and higher needs to be taxed. Plus we need someone who will turn the economy around and not give our jobs away to other countries.

I am so excited! I feel like it will be the best of the 1960s again. I am expecting only good things. . . for the environment, for animal rights, for women's rights, for the economy, for the end of the war, for everything!

I hope the republican party gets thier gear together and we get back to a two party system, with all its restaints, and checks and balences.

Obama

Big Changes and people comming together as a whole

I wish we would have more money to spend on extras.

Everyone seems to forget that it's not up to the President to fulfill our hopes and dreams...we must work ourselves to accomplish what we want....to blame our current president or future presidents when they are done with their terms is stupid because most decisions that affect our lives start with the bad/good ones that we personally make and then they trickle up to those who end up making bad/cood choices for the country. If you work you eat, if you want something do something so you can get it. It shouldn't be given to you without working!

hope for a happy victory over the terrists, and have our own oil production, so we can have lower energy price

It's now the day after and I am happy at the outcome..we, the people, have spoken..President elect Obama is our change, our hope.

I am happy with the new president elect. I hope he can make changes that restore the ecomony. We are spending billions of dollars on a war,when our country needs that money for the economy, education,social security,healthcare etc. We also need to be watchful for the threat of terriots.

I hope something is done about the horrible state of our health care system! I'm on Medicare and it's awful! Especially the "wonderful" new prescription drug program! What a farce THAT is!

my hope for the country, or at least my neck of the woods, is that after the vote is said & done, people get their blasted advertisements off our neighborhood's fences. i hate looking at all that garbage day in & day out. i know it's a law that politicians who put up advertisements have so many days to remove them. so cops... do your duty and fine them for leaving our city a trash heap.

I would like to see intelligent, bi-partisan leadership restored in Washington that truly focuses on the needs of people and acts on principle rather than self-interest and expediency.

An Obana Victory!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope Obama wins

I hope for a better place for people to live in. I hope there will be better jobs and pay. I hope for the war to be over and the troops to come home. I hope for better taxs cut and proverty.

I hope that everyone can come together and do what's right for the country.

I certainly hope Obama wins and the Dems take Congress overwhelmingly, end the illegal war in Iraq; take steps to fix the economy (NOT by bailing out insurance companies & Wall St. firms); restore corporate regulations; restore habeas corpus; bring us together as a nations; restore our world image; create a WPA-type jobs program; work on the infrastructure; overturn the Bush administration's dangerous programs for the rich; take immediate steps to impeach Bush & Cheney; get rid of Pelosi & Reid. As for lowering taxes, with what money do you people think Bush has been paying his vile bills????? I would love to pay lower taxes, but then, it's time to waker up, America: We pay, they spend. I don't mind if the money goes to pay for social programs like, Social Security, Medicare, National Health Care; edfucation, and the like.

I hope that the change promised will include an increased focus on education. Studies show that the more educated a person is, the less likely he or she is to commit crimes and go public assistance. I would also like to see an increase in the standards rather than a continued downward adjustment of expectations. People perform to 80% of expectation, so raise the bar.

I'm looking forward to seeing a fresh new face bringing in fresh new ideeas to office. I'm a little fearful, bur hopeful at the same time that Obama can save our plunging economy. I hope to see some healthcare reform.

I am looking forward to finally having an intelligent person in the white house. things can only get better.

I hope we stop destroying other countries so we don't have to spend billions putting them back together.

I hope we get a President that will think of the little people instead of who can do them the most good. I hope they get the economy back on its feet and bring a little peace to the people. Consider health care Socical Security and not raise taxes any more, We can't take it.

Either way I wish to see our people being cared for health and secure, troops return home to protect our borders, and let's get back to business here at home. We need to work together and work hard to be the greatest country on Earth, get our spot back to #1. Stop spending money on people that hate us and make us pay for what we tear up while we are fighting for them!!! Save our money! Pay our bills and get our alternate fuel straight, and ween ourselves of overseas bloodmoney for oil!!! Values of school are wrong, they are copy for copy of each year of years. The old way - by a competent book - free thinking. Enable these young minds to grow and get us back to the top...school is broken for the child left behind item! Toss it!!

I would like the country to become one as a whole. I would love that our troops come home and lets start taking care of our own people instead of people who do not like us. We have starving people here, we have homeless people which have probable doubled with the state of our financial system going to pot. Let's come together to pick and choose our battles. Life is too short!

I am hoping for an improved ecomony, more jobs, housing forclosures to cease. I am tired of the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer. I am also tired of CEO's and other top executives taking millions of dollars in compensation when their workers are being laid off, pay reduced, etc.

My hope is that this country, will have a leader who knows how to get us out of Iraq without bring the war here, and I think we all want it over but to many want it over without thinking of the price thats been paid already and quitting before its finished or not doing it in a responible way, with someone who knows what its like for our troops and have the best outcome, will bring disaster here. I also hope we can get back to the Godly principles and things our founding fathers set forth, we are a blessed country and a blessed country has certain responsiblitys, the fact we have to vote to treat animals humanly, to keep marriage sacred and children safe says were far from what they intended , how can we expect Gods blessings when right and left were stomping on God and our forefather desires for us

I hope we will begin to invest more in our own country and less in foreign governments that end up hating our involvement after they are through needing us. I hope we can become less dependent on foreign oil and bring jobs back to this country. I hope the middle class will actually become strengthened as promised and that we will become more giving as a society and more willing to volunteer.

Economy, and get our troops home. They were killed for nothing.

I think US is getting ready to get worse then it is right know. But i will be voting

I hope that the middle class American can stop being pushed and falling through the cracks. We are getting less and less and have a harder and harder time to get ends to meet -- in housing, health and just day to day living at a somewhat comfortable position. We get less and less help from government, fewer and fewer breaks from anyone and have to do everything outselves at our own expense. I see the poor getting housing, food, medical and the rich getting discounts, freebies and big bonuses. The middle class gets none of this. Isn't it about time that we get what we have worked all our lives for????

i hope we the people can come together, i hope for a better america

I'm hoping maybe he's going to do some of the things he's promised while campaigning. We all know they make promises and then they don't stick to them.

My hopes are that are new president helps better the economy, there are no jobs, prices are so high on everything & taxes are horrible, i just would like it to get better, Oh & for that war to finally end, its ridiculous.

My hope is that the economy turns around and America becomes booming again with local jobs. I would like to see an end to our troops in Iraq and more focus on helping poor Americans. We need more affordable health insurance. I pray that our new President will do what's best for our country.