Ok, im new to voting, and I dont' know which party to go for, I DON"T WANT TO KNOW WHO YOU VOTE FOR, I need to know where I fit in. Ok, so I'm against Abortion, and for Gay marrige. If you need to know where I stand on other issues, please ask and I will add details. I REALLY NEED TO KNOW WHERE I BELONG!
2006-06-29 15:57:16 · 15 answers · asked by AuroraBorealis 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
I would urge you to become an active voter but remain independent of either of the two main parties. Take a look at the Libertarians. They have pretty sensible ideas for the most part (and some wacky ones too, just to keep you from getting bored). There is a lot to be said for not joining anything until you feel it as a calling. Hang loose and watch.
BTW, as an old fart, I adore young people who take an interest in how things are run. You are the future and I'm glad you are awake. Good luck.
2006-06-29 17:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by Fred S 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you need to research all the parties to decide where you "fit". That can be a daunting task. For a person who is new to this I would just research the people running in the next election and decide which platform best suites you and go from there. No one can tell you how to vote or what should be important to you. You will just have to do the research on at least 2 sides. But if you want to be better informed you might want to visit the sites of 3 or 4 different parties. The Democrats, Republicans and Independents are the three major parties. Indep are not as powerful or well know as the Dems and Reps but they are another way to go. So visit the official websites of at least these three and look at what is being said and done by the candidates. That's about the only way unless you will be voting your own conscience
2006-06-29 18:44:13 · answer #2 · answered by jewelmatch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I felt the same inner conflict for most of my life. I never knew what party was supposed to be 'me'. Whenever I thought I was a republican I would notice features among favored republican or beliefs that I didn't like. Same with democrats. I then realized that I don't identify with either, but am more a centrist - more issue oriented that party oriented. Parties or sort of like 'clubs'. What I don't like is that when it comes to voting, many will vote along party lines, or in other words....they vote for a candidate in the same 'club' not because it's the best candidate, but because the candidate is in the same club.
In summary, I think to make a determination of where you fit, read about democrats and republicans and the other 'clubs' and in time, you may start to get a feel for where you are more comfortably positioned. I think an open mind is always an asset though.
2006-06-29 19:58:48 · answer #3 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot to learn about the political spectrum. Plus politics is a hot subject an you'll probably be surprised when you ask people in public what they think because things can get pretty heated pretty quick.
The best thing is to listen to different news networks because a lot of stations have biase, watch C-Span and actually hear what the politicians are saying, go to town halls to hear and speak with the officials. There are a number of things you can do to get a feel for which party to vote for.
But in the mean time here is a quick and easy way to see if you are conservative or liberal. I have been surprised at how close this has come on me and my friends.
2006-06-29 16:25:34 · answer #4 · answered by JFra472449 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't know what political party to vote for do the right thing, decide by the issues. I will tell you that for the *most* part I am a Republican, but if there was a good Democrat (like JFK) I would have no problems voting for them! Let the issues decide your vote! Not an affiliation to a political party! Good luck!
2006-06-30 16:17:56 · answer #5 · answered by mom_of_4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a website online that lists all the candidates and their campaigns, then choose the one that best suits you. I listed a couple good sites below.
Please don't vote for a Democrat JUST because you're for gay marriage, or for a Republican JUST because you're against abortion, look at ALLLL the candidates and make a logical, well-informed decision that's based on as many principals as possible. If you are a Democrat in every sense EXCEPT like, one issue, just vote Democrat, or vice versa for Republican.
You can also mix your votes between the parties. Ex: Choose a Democrat for the House of Representatives because you like his/her stands and a Republican for Senate because you like his/her stands, etc. You don't have to vote straight Dem or straight Rep. Choose what's best for YOU and YOUR beliefs.
Be an informed voter.
2006-06-29 16:00:45 · answer #6 · answered by chica_zarca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you can do is learn what each candidate stays for. You have to research and be conscientious voter. Don't just vote for a party, vote for the candidate that best represents your values. And there won't be one that you completely agree with, so you ask yourself, what are your priorities and who will represent those priorities in government, local, state, federal.
I'm independent, so I vote for republicans, democrats, or anyone that is best for the position.
Being informed is your responsibility so you can enjoy the freedom and right to vote how you choose.
2006-06-29 17:38:49 · answer #7 · answered by robling_dwrdesign 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one that you agree with the most .
Do your research on both party's and if you agree with one more then the other , go with that one . Every time you vote you'll find out more and more about that party .
You can change party's if you don't like what is going on with them . I vote for the man not the party , of course they don't want you to do that.. But it's your vote .
2006-06-29 18:07:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please do not join any party. Investigate each candidate and find what is represented in their platform. If what their platform is what you would like accomplished than vote for that person. Even if they belong to a different affiliation than the main stream.
2006-06-29 17:36:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Republican, in general, means you stand for lower taxes, less social programs (i.e. no government health care, etc.), smaller government, gun owning rights, keeping our national individualism and are anti-abortion and gay marriage.
Democrat, in general, means you stand for higher taxes, big government, socialism, more interference into private/state issues, pro-abortion, pro-gay marriage (though many dem politicians won't yet admit they are pro-gay marriage) and generally want the US to become exactly like Europe.
2006-06-29 16:22:29 · answer #10 · answered by trinitytough 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋