Would it be better to have a democrat be president or an independent?

Question

Can an indepentent even get funding to be president?

Answer 1

Personally, I don't judge a candidate on his party affiliation. I judge a candidate on what I find out about him through the media. I, personally, cannot interview the candidate, so I have to rely on those who can: the Media.

During a presidential campaign, you can learn a lot if you spend the time to listen. Evaluating a candidate is like putting together a large jigsaw puzzle. You gather the pieces and slowly assemble it until you have a picture.

I gather information like the candidate's voting record, what he has accomplished and what he has not accomplished. I learn about his not-so-good things and the good things.

I listen to him speak, albeit mostly unsupportable, usually. What I mean is the candidate can promise all kinds of things, but whether or not they come through depends on >>>> Congress. Congress does more to control this country than does the President.

I listen to his/her viewpoints and opinions. I listen for what he wants to do and what he does not want to do. I look to see if he/she is wishy-washy and/or contradicts himself/herself.

(All this gender stuff is stupid, so from now on if I say he I also mean she, okay?)

I read the newspaper, watch TV, search the Internet...only after all the campaigning is done do I make a decision about who is going to get my vote.

I'd rather vote for the candidate than for the party. The party isn't running; the candidate is.

Answer 2

With what the democrats have going for them right now I would believe an Independance has a better chance!

Answer 3

Independent candidate? There is no such thing. Can you name one?

John Anderson? No
Ross Perot? No
Ralph Nader? No
Patrick Buchanan? No
Daniel Imperato ? Who's he?
John McCain? No

All of these people leaned right or left and none of them had a chance. Why don't you just admit it. You are stuck with Hillary in 2008 and you are going to lose again.

Answer Man

Answer 4

~Only a total moron would ask such a question, so do us all a favor and don't vote until you learn that your vote goes to a person, a platform, an ideology and not a label. Whatever the line on the ballot, if the candidate is supported by fundamentalist christians, pull any other lever in sight.

Answer 5

It would be better if we did what the Founding Fathers wanted and avoided making political parties. At least then people would have to look at where the person stands on the issue instead of just checking their political affiliation and casting a vote.

Answer 6

If it were between an independent and an liberal democrat all the
republicans would fund the independent! Anything is better than
a liberal.

Answer 7

If we had an independent, maybe Congress would work together and actually do something positive for the country instead of bickering back and forth. I don't think it'll ever happen though.

Answer 8

Depends on the independent's platform, and how much campaign funds they get from special interests. We don't need more whores in DC, we've got enough as it is.

Answer 9

Unfortunately, an independent wouldn't have the political clout to be able to get things done. I have to go with democrat.

Answer 10

doesnt matter who
there is an agenda that all president follow
then there buddies get something dosent matter who

Represent USA you have to have something special money friends family power you have to be america
and yes a rosevelt was president on the indipendant card
he wasnt a chump