"And on election night I'd go down to city hall in El Paso, Texas and cover the election. In those days, of course, we didn't have exit polls. You didn't know who had won the election until they actually counted the votes. I thought that was exciting too"
- Sam Donaldson
About this Quote
Sam Donaldson's quote speaks to the enjoyment of covering elections in the days prior to exit polls. He recalls going down to city hall in El Paso, Texas to cover the election and the anticipation of not knowing who had actually won up until the votes were counted. This speaks to the significance of the electoral procedure and the worth of each individual vote. It also speaks with the enjoyment of being a reporter and the adventure of covering an election. It is a reminder of the significance of the electoral process and the power of individuals to make their voices heard. It is a suggestion of the importance of democracy and the power of the people to make their voices heard.
This quote is written / told by Sam Donaldson somewhere between March 11, 1934 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA.
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