“I would vote for him if he had done more for the people of this community, like supporting programs like welfare … and trying to bolster the middle class. Unfortunately, I think he’s got the potential to get the nomination.”

Michael Leonard

“I’m not saying he wouldn’t be good, but they all tell you things and they never commit. He was a good support during Sept. 11 — I’ll have to give him that. That would probably help him because a lot of people look at that issue in a big way.”

Cookie Dugue

“It’s a little bit early to say — 2008 is a long way away. I think they’re looking at his long record as governor, and not just the one incident of Sept. 11.”

Brendan Carrington

“I have looked around the Bronx, and have seen a lot of improvements. I think the governor had something to do with it. There are a lot of improvements … on some streets. He would make a good president.”

Hermine Simpson

“He did do certain things … but this handling of the [transit] situation was pretty bad. If you’re in control, you have to show control — which he hasn’t been able to do. He is like a caring person, but I doubt that he’s strong enough for the nation.”

Edgar Padilla