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Whom To Vote For?
Most Still Deciding

JENNIFER FINER STAFF WRITER

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ome will say no to Bill Clin-
ton. Others will say no to
Bob Dole, Steve Forbes and
Patrick Buchanan. (Lamar
Alexander withdrew from the
race earlier this week). Many,
however, remain undecided over
whom they will support.
With just over a week to go be-
fore the March 16 Democratic
caucus and the March 19 Re-
publican primary, more than a
dozen metro Detroiters at the
Maple-Drake Jewish Communi-
ty Center were asked whom they
plan to support. Many expressed
dissatisfaction with the Republi-
can field of candidates and with
President Clinton.
Six voters who identi-
fied as Democrats said
they are appalled by
Patrick Buchanan, but
would not vote in the
Republican primary to try
and defeat the conservative
commentator.
Five Republicans who plan to
vote in the primary said they are
still undecided, but several said
they plan on supporting or are
leaning toward Mr. Forbes.
Also of note is the number of
voters who said they used to iden-
tify as Democrat or Republican
but now consider themselves in-
dependents. Almost a quarter of
the respondents have no party al-
legiance.
Below err' 4.he comments of
some of those uicerviewed by The
Jewish News on their thoughts
about the upcoming elections.

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Elaine Litvak, of West Bloomfield,
considers herself an independent, al-
though she used to be a Democrat.
"I believe in voting for the person
whose interests serve my interests.
So far, Clinton has done a good job.
I think he will win by a landslide no
matter what happens on the Re-
publican side. I liked Kemp, but he
is not running."
Ms. Litvak said she blames the
Republican-controlled Congress for
the gridlock in Washington.

Elaine Litvak:
"Clinton has done a good job."

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itow does the Michigan primary work?
Candidittes receiving over 15 percent ofthe vote in this state will
get convention delegates based on their proportion ofthe vote. nfty-
seven of the 1,990 Republican convention delegates will come from
Michigan.
o rs will cast ballots at the same precincts where they nor
mallyvote for presidential elections.

Without even paus-
ing to ponder the
question of whom he
would support in the
Republican primary,
Steve Glass says he
plans on voting for
Steve Forbes. Mr.
Glass likes the idea of
a single-rate tax and
believes the multi-
millionaire, self-
funded candidate has
the right economic
message.
Mr. Glass, who
consistently votes Re-
Steve Glass: Support for Mr.
publican and cast his
Forbes.
ballot for George
Bush in 1992, says
the field of candidates in the race is "weak at best."
Sen. Dole, he says, will not get his vote because
Dole "has old, worn-out ideas and he compromis-
es too much."

Who`can vote in the Republican primary?
Any registered voter is eligible to vote in the
March 19 primary. Because Michigan recently
switched back to an open primary, voters do not
have to declare a party preference.

Can I still register to vote?
It's too late to register to vote in time for the
upcoming Democratic caucus or Republican pri-
mary. However, to be eligible to vote in subse-
quent elections, voters must register 30 days
prior to an election. Those interested in regis-
tering can do so at any Secretary of State of-
fice or with their respective city or township hall

What's the purpose behind the March 16
Democratic caucus?
Basically, it's a formality. Bill Clinton's name
will be the only one appearing on the Democ-
ratic presidenti al ballot. Caucus locations are
different than normal precinct sites, so call the
Oakland County Democratic Party at (810) 334-
0971 for locations. CI

— Jennifer Finer