How would you rate you knowledge of current political events?

Question

Do you know enough about each candidate in each race to determine how their stance on each issue lines up with your needs/views, do you know their voting history and would you vote for someone outside of your party, if you have one, if that person was the best candidate even if you didnt agree with them on every issue? Will you independently choose to vote for a candidate or are you influenced by popularity, party, or others opinions.

Answer 1

I like to know about the candidates and their parties before I vote. I like to vote for both the party and the candidate. I don't vote Conservative but if there is a good NDP candidate I may vote for them usually the Liberals get my vote.

Answer 2

eh... I watch a lot of news and read a lot of news cites and papers... sometimes I get a little off on the weekends... but I know a decent amount... but I tend to focus more on state and national level than local, but I don't own a house or land yet, so that's probably why...
I don't keep up with the voting records as much as I should... but I have general ideas of what my represenatives are doing... I don't like it most of the time...

I would say I'm a 7/10 overall, with most people in America being a 3/10... some on here are 10/10... but I do have a life outside of politics and many interests outside of politics...

Answer 3

I am familiar with the incumbents as well as the candidates.

I work in the campaign office with the candidate running for a position on Capital Hill so I would say it is suffice to say that my knowledge is almost expertise.

I don't agree with the candidate on everything but nothing is 100%.

I will vote based on who I feel is the best candidate, regardless of party affiliation.

Answer 4

A lot of people know more than I do, but compared to what I knew 8 years ago, I know a lot. I make a point of learning about candidates and keeping up with current events so I can make an educated decision whenever any vote comes up.