MANY MANY congressmen vote with their party regardless of what they believe. There is much pressure put on them to do so from BOTH parties.
Would YOU be strong enough to vote the way YOU feel?
I would like to THINK I could do it...
2006-09-30 12:43:38 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No, and if you notice, once in a while, people like Lieberman, get blasted by his party because he opened his eyes and sees the world in focus.
The problem is all politicians vote party lines. Instead of asking themselves,. " what would be best for America?" they follow rank and file party lines.
They know that Americans wont stick together and demand better. Wouldn't do for me to be there cause I would:
1. Make them change to Social Security instead of their fancy retirement system we are paying for. That would make them fix Social Security very fast.
2. Take away their automatic yearly pay-raise they get, unless 2/3 of them vote it down. Must be nice to have the power to make a law that you benefit from.
3. After you serve two terms in the Congress, you cannot run for another Federal office, except for President. If you were a member of the House, you cannot run for Senate after two terms.
4. Cannot draw a high dollar retirement after two terms.
That would make a big difference in how our country is run. We could get rid of the old dead wood that sits there and makes life miserable for the taxpayer cause all they want to do is tax tax tax.
If the Government was run the way people run their homes, if you don't have money, you don't spend it, we would all be better off.
2006-09-30 12:52:28 · answer #1 · answered by bigmikejones 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ideally, a senator should vote in the best interests of his constituents. That is, after all, what his/her job is. It is not "the party" that he is responsible to, it is the people. I ALWAYS vote issues, not party. I have voted for 5 different political parties in my life, including Republican. Those who choose to vote simply based on meaningless party affiliation are just plain lazy.
2006-10-01 10:47:01 · answer #2 · answered by john_stolworthy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know in the wonderful state of Wisconsin, we have a Senator that votes for what is "right" (constitutionally). Because he doesn't always kowtow with the party, he is called "The maverick Senator from Wisconsin." But you know what? You don't like him and beat him up. I've had to defend him in your questions before.
He is a Rhodes Scholar, worked with Sen. McCain on the McCain-Feingold campaign reform, and is one of the most respected Senators today.
It's not a matter of voting on what "you" think is right, but rather your question should be "would you have the courage to vote for the rights of all Americans?"
2006-10-01 12:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would vote my beliefs.
I am actually the president of the union where I work. It is not easy telling people what they don't want to here, but you have to tell tehm the truth. It all works out better in the end.
However, I do agree that I would probably not last long in Congress. As voting your beliefs does not win friends in Congress.
2006-09-30 19:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe that there should be many strong political parties , not just two. That would let people more easily vote there conscience. Two party domination is destroying individual ideals.
2006-09-30 19:53:14 · answer #5 · answered by Michael 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is not quite an easy yes no answer.It would depend a lot on the circumstances.Mostly my conscience.Often that would be party lines.Some times you have to vote your constituents desire even if it violates your beliefs or party lines.Then there are times when you have to pick your battles carefully.
2006-09-30 20:08:50 · answer #6 · answered by Tommy G. 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have many disagreements with the democratic party, that why I prefer to be known as a liberal. I would definitely vote based on my beliefs. Unfortunately, most members of congress vote based on soft money, not their beliefs.
2006-09-30 19:48:31 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If my party funded my campaigns, I would have no choice if I wanted to stay in office next term.
If I were a self-funded Senator (rare), then of course I would vote for my own beliefs. That's the only way I'd ever run!
I would never run for office if I knew it meant dropping trou and bending over to my party!
2006-09-30 19:47:24 · answer #8 · answered by A Box of Signs 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Check voting records. You will find they always vote party. Always.
Republicans could care less about what is good for America. They care about power and wealth, that's it.
2006-09-30 19:51:13 · answer #9 · answered by jl_jack09 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I know I can. I have always voted Republican and disagree with the party occasionally. The thing is I would not make it far in politics because I do not tow the line.
2006-09-30 19:45:47 · answer #10 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋