Age: 61

Hometown: East Palestine.

Employment: Retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Issue of greatest concern: The economy This includes everything from jobs, housing, Wall Street, energy.

One aspect you like about each of the two leading candidates: Obama, his attitude and demeanor in public and how he has presented himself and talks to people in general. McCain, his maverick and independent streak at times and willing[ness] to work with others.