A slice of politics

A slice of politics

Warren is like many Northeast Ohio cities trying to remake themselves. The county seat of Trumbull has seen steel mills close, automakers and other industries leave and people move away for better opportunities.

In this election year, we’re taking a closer look at Warren and what concerns voters there. Four people who live in and around Warren recently sat down at Sunrise Inn, a pizzeria in Warren, to talk about what’s driving their decisions this election.

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Warren has suffered the decline many Rust Belt cities faced, but now it's working to move on from its past — like many in Ohio.

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DeCavitch said she remembers her parents allowing her to choose her own political opinions when she was in school.
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Is it still 'the economy, stupid?' This conservative thinks so

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The economy is central to the way Marwan Alie sees this presidential election. But other issues like crime and stability are important too.
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These 4 Warren voters disagree on politics. But (surprise?) they also became friends over pizza

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Four Warren-area residents talk about what's at stake for them in the upcoming presidential election.
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This progressive is disenchanted with Democrats but 'hopeful' for democracy

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Julie Stout, 49, is a progressive Democrat who doesn’t think much of politicians. To her, they're all more or less the same, as many don’t share her views.