Compiled by Cynthia Gibson in Marina del Rey.

Mar Vista
“Barack Obama. Yes, he did make some mistakes, but I think he always tried to do his best for everyone. I think that might have gotten him in trouble, but I think he tried.”

Venice
“I’m not going to say because people are just so over the top now. You can’t even express your opinion anymore.”

Windsor Hills
“I’m old school. I liked Obama, but I also think Lyndon Johnson did a lot for Black people for the time that he was in. … I don’t think he gets enough credit.”

Los Angeles
“I don’t really like to talk about politics. To me, they’re all the same. They make all these promises, but when they become president, they compromise too much.”