Justine Kenin, Associate Producer

Justine here reporting from Voting Precinct 66 at the corner of South Dakota Avenue and Hamilton Street NE in Washington, D.C., where Cosby Hunt is one of three precinct captains. Hunt teaches American History and Government at Bell Multicultural High School in Washington, D.C. We'll be following him and speaking to his students about the presidential election throughout the week. Today, Hunt reported for precinct captain duty at 6 a.m., resplendent in a red, white and blue Uncle Sam hat. He's served as a precinct captain several times before and is working his second presidential election today, but Hunt says nothing compares to this election. This is one of the biggest polling places in Washington, and nearly all of the voters in line are African-American. Particularly striking: the many elderly folks who told him that they never thought they would be able to vote for a black man for president in their lifetime. The polls are open until 8 pm. Hunt expects to be busy every minute.

Cosby Hunt

Precinct Captain Cosby Hunt, NE Washington, D.C. photo by: Justine Kenin

 

12:23 - November 4, 2008

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