I live in a state that always has the Democratic electoral vote, not Republican or Third Party (Independent). Rather than 'waste' my vote on a candidate that will not receive an electoral vote, should I then vote for the best candidate in the Democratic Party?
I figure at least if my ideal candidate won't get my vote then I should make my vote go towards the better candidate in the other party.
2007-06-30 15:56:03 · 13 answers · asked by D G 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
My point is being missed here. It's not about voting for the party I am with, or what others are doing. I am simply wondering that since my party won't make an electrol vote in my state if I should vote for the better candinate in the other party.
2007-06-30 16:23:15 · update #1
Hi DG,
your vote is really the only way you and your fellow countrymen can change the government. So, unless you are prepared to start a revolution to overthrow the incumbent party, you will be 'ruled' by the party in power.
This, of course, is as it should be. If the majority of people vote for a particular party or a particular candidate, then that party or candidate has the backing of the people.
Voting for an 'opposition' candidate, merely because your chosen candidate appears to have little chance of winning, will only reinforce the weakness of the party you would like to see in power. It will have a negative effect on the existing voters for your choice as they may become disillusioned and not even bother to vote for their choice, thus effectively giving the opposition party a clear field without effective opposition.
Democracy is, effectively, the rule by the decision of the majority to support a particular party or candidate, don't throw away this right. Vote for who YOU want to run the country.
Having a realism to eccept that the party you don't really want in power shouldn't blind you to any good they may do, and, once elected any candidate is there to represent YOU and your fellow citizens. He or she is a 'servant of the people' and will be there to listen to anything you would like to see changed, Good decisions are not only the decisions made by government. each representative is and 'ear' and a 'voice' of YOU...don't waste that, and definitely DON'T waste your vote. Your elected party or candidate is not only there to defend the rights of voters who voted for him/her, but to represent ALL the people.
Good luck,
BobSpain
2007-06-30 16:20:37 · answer #1 · answered by BobSpain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been wondering the same thing myself. The elections are coming up over here. I usually go for the more peaceful parties but this time I'm just voting to get the Liberals out. So I think it depends on the direness of the situation from your own point of view. I think Australia needs some redirection, fast, so I'll be voting for the likely ouster in this match.
2007-06-30 16:14:40 · answer #2 · answered by q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you should do is listen to the candidates, think about what they have said and vote for the one who most closely says what you think and feel are the right things. It is not wasteful to vote the way you feel you should. It also lets the other party know that their are people whom they are supposed to represent that do not agree with them. In a state like yours they definitely need the reminders. Never feel as if your vote is wasted if you have voted with your head and your heart.
2007-06-30 16:03:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should vote your conscience. If you vote Democrat just because that's how your state's electoral votes go, then how will you vote for state and local candidates? If you're in a party, you should stick with your party. If you're independent, then stick to your principles.
2007-06-30 16:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If everybody thinks that way...what do we need elections for? Election is the way you vote for the person you think is the best for the job and let the person who wins even if is the person you voted against, that there are people who disagree with what he or she has to say and make this person aware of the sentiment of the people
2007-06-30 16:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by lm050254 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of whether or not your party dominates is irrelevant. You should be a more responsible voter and vote on the issues and the candidates themselves, not their political affiliation. People who follow party lines way too much are simply ignorant partisan hacks who are generally too stupid or lazy to do their homework.
2007-06-30 16:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! Don't WASTE your vote by "going along with the crowd". Vote the person YOU like- even if he or she doesn't seem to have much of a chance. Ideals are at stake. The people who gave their lives to give US the freedom to exercise our right to vote- did it so we would have the CHOICE to pick who WE wanted... Don't waste what they did for You...
2007-06-30 17:52:25 · answer #7 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, thats not a good idea at all. Always vote what you believe. Why would you care what way others vote?
2007-06-30 16:08:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vote for who you want and can live with
2007-06-30 15:59:15 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would stick with your party...who knows what can happen?
If a Republican Mormon can become Governor of Massachusetts then anything can happen! Keep hope alive!
2007-06-30 21:21:46 · answer #10 · answered by Calvin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋