BY SHALEECE HAAS // Is Sarah Palin a liar? Does Barack Obama have unresolved issues about his mother?  Four local seniors shared their thoughts on this year’s presidential election.

Gari Lovaas Leary, age 70

Gari is the producer/director of Global Conversations, an educational television series on Viacom Channel 25. She is a resident of the Watergate, Emeryville. Click the gray button below to hear Gari’s thoughts on Barack Obama, third-party candidates and attack politics.

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Gene Weinstein, Age 75

Gene is a retired political science professor. He leads a Monday morning “Coffee and Conversation” group at the Emeryville Senior Center. Click the gray button below to hear Gene’s thoughts on John McCain and Sarah Palin.

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Glen Holtgren, age 71

Glen is a peace activist whose family has lived in Berkeley for more than a century. He frequently comes to the Emeryville Senior Center to talk about current events with other seniors. Click the gray button below to hear Glen talk about his approach to voting in national and state elections.

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Louis Labat, age 66

Louis is a member of the Emeryville Commission on Aging. He is a retired gerontologist and a longtime resident of Emeryville. Click the gray button below to hear Louis’ thoughts on how the presidential election will affect senior citizens.

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