For those who voted for Bush in the last Presidential election?

Question

What was your reason? (Please try to answer without partisan bashing.)

Answer 1

My primary reason was because I refused to vote for Kerry. I easily could have voted Democrat had a legitimate candidate been nominated.

Answer 2

Yes i did. He was simply the lesser of two evils. Actually, that pretty much describes every Presidential vote I've cast since 1984. And IF i vote in the next Pres. election, that will prob. be the case then too.
I wish we had a viable third party. Otherwise it's the usual clowns and crooks up for re-election.

Answer 3

what's severe this far far off from the election isn't the easily numbers however the traits, something you probably did no longer handle. in many those states Obama is trending up whilst McCain is trending down. a appropriate occasion is Florida. they are tied now whilst a month in the past McCain had very nearly a double digit lead. Obama is even gaining floor, relative to McCain, in West Virginia.

Answer 4

I vote for the candidate most likely to be capable in managing the executive branch. After all, the President *IS* the Chief Executive in accordance with our Constitution. In that regard, selecting the most capable manager and leader is of primary importance. As well, that management should be in keeping with the Constitution.

I can't vote for an "activist", just because that candidate might be in sync with my views. Activists are a dime a dozen, and their zeal is infectious. But what happens when their activist agenda is done? Can they manage the department heads? State? Transportation? Labor? Defense? etc.?

ADDITION: BIZARRE!! Voting for a candidate for Chief Executive, based on their perceived ability to run the Executive Branch and Government Departments, in accordance with the Constitution, gets a lib thumbs down.

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THE LIB THUMBS DOWN
MY BADGE OF HONOR!
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Answer 5

It was a lesser of two evils scenerio. At least I thought I would be taking comfort in republican and even conservative ideals (the normal ones...lower taxes, less government, etc.), but uh...I think we see how well that's going.

Unfortunately, I don't think we'll ever see a day where people can truly get behind a candidate, and not just pick someone because they're an R or a D, religious or not, etc.

Answer 6

National security, tax policy, good economic growth, strict constructionist preference for judicial nominations. John Kerry lacked the leadership skills, economic sense, strength of character to be President. Bush isn't the most articulate guy and I certainly don't agree with him on a number of positions but he's kept our country safe and he sent a strong message to the terrorists that if you mess with the U.S., there will be consequences.

Answer 7

I honestly wasnt happy at all with the way the GOP squandered their opportunity to govern.... So I was actually looking at the democratic candidates..... I'm sorry but I just could not vote for Kerry....I tried, but couldnt....I wish they could have given me another choice

Answer 8

Because to me, he was the lesser of two evils. The thoughts of John Kerry being my President gave me nightmares.

Answer 9

1. Voted against Clinton's lackey, Gore...

2. Did not feel like we need to change a President during the war...he gave me many good pay raises, and Kerry was a total tool...

Answer 10

I voted for Bush because Kerry and Edwards... "No Traitor No Trial Lawyer".

Bush inspired me when no other candidate has every done. He was the first one to don the mantle of change and cast off the shawl of status quo.

God Bless America and God Bless George W. Bush!