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In the end, Bush won with 473 votes, compared to Kerry's 365. But teachers called the exercise more important than the results.

Teacher-speak for, "How in the heck are we going to brainwash kids to vote for who we want them to vote for???"

[Cincinatus' Wife]

***....In three of the four local schools, Bush was the top vote-getter. Kerry captured victory only at Easton Area High School, with 58 percent of the vote.

"Issues that affect me most are plans for Iraq and social programs, and I prefer Kerry's views, although I also take a Democratic stance," said Steve Martucci, 17, of Easton. "Bush just doesn't impress me with what he has done with our national surplus and turned it into a deficit."

At Pen Argyl Area High School, the election was organized by the Diversity, Tolerance and Awareness Club. Bush garnered 124 votes to Kerry's 98. ....***


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