Man on the Street question

Cassandra Leoncini,
astrologer

“Obviously, they are not.”

Bruce Harris, bee keeper

“I think it’s all political. ... Everybody’s going to get their Social Security checks. The soldier boys are going to get their checks. Of course congressman, they’re going to get their checks. It’s all about the elections coming up.”

Cherl Jarrett, wrangler

“They did what they had to do to get us out of hot water.”

James North,
restaurant worker

“I hate the Republicans’ whole policy of fear, hatred and manipulating the media with lies and misinformation. ... The poor Democrats are trying to what’s best for the country and the Republicans are making it impossible by holding the economy hostage.”

Jason Carroth, mosquito control worker

“I think all politicians are pretty much scum. I think all of them get sucked in by special interests, and that’s where they all wind up. They all need to be changed every two years.”

Sandi Hernandez, retired

“I think it’s pretty scary, actually. They just keep fighting amongst each other.”