Terp Young Scholars journalism students fanned out to talk to folks at the University of Maryland about the national political conventions. With one night remaining at the Democratic National Convention, the following are some of the responses they got:
Katya Beltran, 15, a Terp Young Scholars student from Silver Spring, Md.:
“I did get more information about [Donald] Trump’s views and his beliefs, and it only made me more pro-Clinton. [Trump] has no plans. He always says broad things of how he wants to change America, and then he doesn’t describe how he plans to do it.”
Frank Yu, 20, a junior computer science major, from Gaithersburg, Md.:
"Their speeches were very personal, and I got a specific insight into their lives. ... And instead of just political farce, I could actually get ... insight into their background."
Ravi Doshi, 20, a junior kinesiology major at UMD College Park, from Frederick, Md.:
Dave Goodlett, 56, biochemistry professor at UMBC, Baltimore:
Dale Connelly, 65, a recent graduate of the UMD College Park, and a former employee of the National Archives, from Silver Spring Md.:
“Having the Democratic convention, it kind of showed us that even though Hillary is not very trustworthy, she does have the credentials to be president.”
Hannah Dentry, 26, post-bachelor student, from Baltimore:
"I think they did a really strong job of not only promoting Hillary (Clinton) and her amazing experience, but also being realistic and specific about how her opponent Donald Trump is not."
Ravi Doshi, 20, a junior kinesiology major at UMD College Park, from Frederick, Md.:
"Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka spoke on more liberal topics, and that surprised me."
--Text and photos by Terp Young Scholars journalism students: Madison Akers, Kyra Ashlock, Emily Colby, Courtney Diggs, Crystal Foretia, Nia Gates, Megan Gregoire, Wyatt Haversack, Caroline Kloster, Colleen Neely, Danielle Tobb, Nancy Vu, Jack Wagner and Riley Wal.
Do you feel that you know the candidates vying for president better after watching the conventions? How so?
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| Katya Beltran |
“I did get more information about [Donald] Trump’s views and his beliefs, and it only made me more pro-Clinton. [Trump] has no plans. He always says broad things of how he wants to change America, and then he doesn’t describe how he plans to do it.”
Guy Cremen, 82, a retired railroad police officer, from Glen Burnie, Md.:
“I really think there were too many people talking. There was just too much talking. The other day they had (actress) Debra Messing. I mean, hey, come on. What do we need her up there for?”
“I really think there were too many people talking. There was just too much talking. The other day they had (actress) Debra Messing. I mean, hey, come on. What do we need her up there for?”
Frank Yu, 20, a junior computer science major, from Gaithersburg, Md.:
"Their speeches were very personal, and I got a specific insight into their lives. ... And instead of just political farce, I could actually get ... insight into their background."
Ravi Doshi, 20, a junior kinesiology major at UMD College Park, from Frederick, Md.:
“I didn’t really learn more about [the candidates], just more about their party.”
Albert Millard, 21, a junior Spanish major at UMD College Park, from North Potomac, Md.:
Albert Millard, 21, a junior Spanish major at UMD College Park, from North Potomac, Md.:
“I don’t really know a lot more. I knew who both of the candidates were before.”
Who was your favorite speaker at the conventions, and why?
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| Dave Goodlett |
“My favorite speaker at the Democratic convention was [U.S. Sen.] Cory Booker. He was very enthusiastic, and the platform he expressed support for is the platform I believe in.”
David Quinter, 15, of Washington, D.C. :
“(My) favorite would have to be Michelle [Obama]. Her speech was riveting.”
Alexander Boyson, 24, a senior English major at UMD College Park, from Rockville, Md.:
“I love ... (comedian) Sarah Silverman. She kept it light and gave an inspiring speech.”
Albert Millard, 21, a junior Spanish major at UMD College Park, from North Potomac, Md.:
“I think (President Barack) Obama yesterday was my favorite speaker, because we need him to unify the Democratic Party. We need a voice from the party. There’s been a lot of chaos from both parties, so hearing words from the president would help to settle some of that.”
Guy Cremen, 82, a retired railroad police officer, from Glen Burnie, Md.:
“I think [my favorite speaker was] Donald Trump Jr. Everything he said was right up front.”
Katya Beltran, 15, a Terp Young Scholars student, from Silver Spring, Md.:
“Michelle Obama, because it was a very powerful speech. … She has the ability to change minds and turn this election around so that we do not elect Trump.”
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| Dale Connelly |
“Michelle Obama … she talks about the children, but also she talked about ... gun control, and she also respects the people in blue.”
Oluwatobi Ajimoko, 19, a University of Pittsburgh finance major, from Williamstown, N.J.:
“It would be [Barack] Obama, but I feel that Michelle, as a person, because she doesn’t hold the same political power as Obama, she’s more relatable, and she was able to … make us see a different side of her, which is what she has been able to do a lot of times over the past eight years.”
Was anything said at the conventions that made you change your mind?
Donna Goodlett, 52, a homeless advocate from Baltimore:
“No, if anything it solidified my choice.”
Katya Beltran, 15, a Terp Young Scholars student, from Silver Spring, Md.:
“Nope. Still against Trump.”
Oluwatobi Ajimoko, 19, a University of Pittsburgh finance major, from Williamstown, N.J.:
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| Hannah Dentry |
"I think they did a really strong job of not only promoting Hillary (Clinton) and her amazing experience, but also being realistic and specific about how her opponent Donald Trump is not."
Ravi Doshi, 20, a junior kinesiology major at UMD College Park, from Frederick, Md.:
"Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka spoke on more liberal topics, and that surprised me."
--Text and photos by Terp Young Scholars journalism students: Madison Akers, Kyra Ashlock, Emily Colby, Courtney Diggs, Crystal Foretia, Nia Gates, Megan Gregoire, Wyatt Haversack, Caroline Kloster, Colleen Neely, Danielle Tobb, Nancy Vu, Jack Wagner and Riley Wal.
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