I am going to turn eighteen in November of 2006, and I am not sure of which democratic party to vote for. I just recently moved from Missouri, to Washington, basically switching from a Republican State, to a Democratic State, as I have been told. Anybody have any details about what each of them are known for?
2006-11-05 17:51:00 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I could tell you the basics of what each party stands for, but I won't. I do not want to influence your young mind. I suggest you forever register as an independent and do research and vote for those who you agree with most. You should never vote straight party lines for either party unless you feel it is necessary. All candidates have different ideas, morals, values, and minds, regardless of party affiliation. The best example I can give you is look at Harold Ford Jr. running for the U.S. house from Tennessee. He is supposed to be a democrat and does have some of the party's beliefs, but a lot of his beliefs are Republican values and he will be one of those in congress that votes on both sides of the isle. Almost every aspect of the life of those running for office or that are in office are public information and you can look up there voting records and where they stand on almost any issue. Good luck and have fun.
2006-11-05 18:08:57 · answer #1 · answered by Wilkow Conservative 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a democrat, but that doesn't mean anything. Both parties have their good and bad side. There are republicans that I like better than some democrats and who I have voted for. Keep an open mind. I would, if I were 18 and voting for the first time, register as an independent. Vote for the candidate, not the party. As you have more experience with the system you will find yourself leaning more one way than the other. Neither party is good or bad, they just have different ideas and solutions.
2006-11-05 17:58:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
Republicans are the "Bad Cop," Democrats are the "Good Cop." They're both owned by the same multibillion dollar multinational corporations and answer to the same elitist secret societies.
The Republican party is basically fascist these days, and anyone who votes for Republicans because they think they will be 'conservative' with their money- as opposed to the 'tax and spend Democrats' is an ignorant, misguided sucker.
So-called conservatives spend MORE, they just prefer to spend it all on war and corporate subsidies, while slashing the small minority of the budget allocated to social and environmental programs. They cut taxes for the rich, cut benefits for the working class, and borrow from the future to pay for today. Then blame everything on scapegoats, sell a comfortable oversimplified fantasy picture of the world, and rally up the masses with irrational fears.
It's profoundly depressing that kids are reaching voting age who are too young to remember how much America didn't suck when Clinton was still president. Not that I'm saying Clinton was any kind of hero, because he wasn't. But if you can't see what's wrong with the Republicans, for Bob's sake educate yourself.
2006-11-05 18:10:31 · answer #3 · answered by randomstupidhandle 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I can give you some insight most people in America seem to forget; there are more than 2 parties.
You can register as any of the parties you find that interests you. Your choices don't have to be "Republican" or "Democrat". Don't forget about the Libertarians, the Greens, or the Socialist parties, among many others.
Despite the general public's knee-jerk reaction to some of these parties, once you do the research you might just find they stand for issues you truly value. Be open-minded about your decision.
2006-11-05 18:07:27 · answer #4 · answered by lerxstwannabe 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, I live in a democratic state and I am registered as a democrat, but only because if I register as a republican I will not be able to vote as much. But, I disagree with many of the democrats ways. I lean more toward the conservative republicans because I feel that they are more focused on God, and morals than the democrats and I feel that that is very important to have in our nation. But, in voting, I vote for the person, not the party.
2006-11-06 02:57:39 · answer #5 · answered by #3ontheway! 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You're going to get allot of opinions and I can't tell you which is right. I just turned eighteen myself, so I understand what you're going through. I won't tell you HOW to vote as some undoubtedly will, but I can give you advice on how to go about VOTING.
1) Find out which issues matter most to you. For me, such issues include National Security, Abortion, Illegal Immigration, etc.
2) Do some research. Find out which candidates are running in your state and district, and then find out exactly what stance they take on YOUR issues.
3) Vote for those candidates.
4) NEVER vote for Republicans. NEVER vote for democrats... Vote for CANDIDATES. Vote for the person whom you believe most closely represents YOUR beliefs and values.
I hope I've been of some help to you, my friend.
2006-11-05 17:56:57 · answer #6 · answered by Firestorm 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You switched the question around first you asked which is better then what are they are known for. Well, with the understanding of what they are known for people have said republicans have to obey all the law and democratics have to obey the laws of higher power like, drugs and murder. Which do I think is better? I don't think it really matters if they are democrats or republicans: I think it matters on who the person themselves are. You are what you make yourself; Honest or Dishonest, Lover or Hater, or Giving or Greety. It is what you choose!
2006-11-05 18:15:31 · answer #7 · answered by no.#1 Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't necessary to join a political party. Merely explore the qualifications of each candidate and vote for the person who you feel will do the best job. Political parties are a menace because often as not, members of the party vote for a candidate who is not qualified.
2006-11-05 17:56:16 · answer #8 · answered by wunderkind 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never vote for a party, listen to the issues and vote for the ones that are fighting for the things that you want to happen. Research the person not his party and see how he/she stands on issue and who they voted in the past.
I vote for both parties based on different issues, sometimes I am completely wrong but that always teaches he to look harder at the next election time.
2006-11-05 18:08:56 · answer #9 · answered by livlafluv 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are dirt poor, vote democrat, if you are wealthy, want to be wealthy, want to own your own business or make good money vote Republican. If you live in north carolina like I do, don't vote for Heath Shuler, he couldn't make it as a football player, much less a candidate for congress. The Washington Redskins traded him because he stunk.
2006-11-05 18:18:15 · answer #10 · answered by hairyharrypotterfan 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋