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"He was being a comedian and stuff and he just had a good sense of humor," Chancellor said.

Women's soccer standout Laurie Beth "LB" Puglisi, a forward in her senior season, had viewpoints more similar to Brett Warren's.  

"Overall I'm more conservative," said Puglisi, who is registered to vote in Blacksburg for this election.  Although unable to watch the debates live because of soccer commitments, she looked up the results and watched them online.

Her deciding factor this election was the candidates' stances on taxes, health care, and the war in Iraq.  

"I like both candidates," Puglisi said.  "I just agree with McCain more and I think he's a better leader for our country overall.  I think Obama is a great man, just not as president ...  I'm voting McCain."

Women's track & field hurdling-specialist and Olympian Queen Harrison was very enthused when questioned about the election.

As neither a Republican nor a Democrat by name, Harrison said, "I wouldn't place myself in either category actually.  I'm a little bit of both."

In addition to the ever-popular health care issue, Harrison was passionate about yet another.  

"Something that is very big in my eyes is education and the quality of education -- things like the quality of teachers and everything from their pay to the policies like No Child Left Behind.'"

Unlike Macho Harris, Harrison enjoyed the debates and thought that they made a big impact on her decision.  "I think the debates give you a sense of how the candidates, or possible president, would have to think in very heated situations.  Just the job in general is a lot of pressure, but with everyone watching you and your job being based on how you respond to certain questions, I think you get a sense of a candidate's real character in the heat of the moment."

Harrison is registered to vote in Virginia and has already sent in her absentee ballot.  She declined to comment on who was checked off on that ballot, however.

 "I just want everyone to vote, whether you're a Democrat or a Republican," Harrison said.  "I think the biggest thing in this election is getting more people to come and exercise their right to vote, especially the youth and college students."

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