Democrats: Would You Vote for Any of the Republican Candidates over Hillary or Obama? If So, Who?

Question

I'm curious how many liberals, moderates, or Democrats here would, given the right candidate, vote for a Republican instead of Hillary Clinton or Barak Obama.

If so, who would beat them in your mind?

I am fairly liberal-minded, but I recently decided that I would vote for Ron Paul over Hillary Clinton or Barak Obama if he got the Republican nomination. This is strange for me, because I am so pissed off at the Republican party right now that I want it to die.

If ANYBODY else gets nominated, I'm voting Democrat straight-across-the-board... But Ron Paul is amazing: He's a libertarian who believes in leaving hard decisions to the states, which means no idiotic constitutional amendments against gay people would get signed. He is against the Iraq war, and he believes in fiscal responsibility in our federal government. I honestly believe he would be the best possible leader for our country after such a trying time.

He would scale back the Bush administration's power abuse, too.

RESPONSES TO EVERBODY:

strattz: LOL- good point.

Subwlimnuflik: I agree. Ron Paul is simply not a neo-conservative, and he doesn't share most of his party's moralistic and even imperialistic viewpoints. Thus, he will never get the nomination of a party that supports those views. Sad. (Heck, maybe aliens will land on the White House lawn. lol.)

G-Man: Are you kidding me? Bush has definately abused power. Trying to circumvent the acting AG's authority? An expensive war with completely ficticious pretext? Guantanamo? The end of Habeas Corpus? Executive orders that circumvent the Bill of Rights? Warrentless wiretapping? (okay, I admit wiretapping has been going on since the late 70s, but not this bad) Uggh.

Jeeper_peeper3: Really? Satan might get the nomination? Is he running? (lol)

some_guy_time: I agree with that for the most part. The Republican candidates are weak, with the possible exception of McCain who I would never vote for after his shameless displays of partisinship recently.

mamadixie: So, I suppose you believe in bigger Federal government, world domination, and the degredation of civil rights? Because the only things I mentioned that Ron Paul stands for would prevent those three things.

cantcu: Clinton was a great President, and he knew how the economy worked. But I wouldn't give him all the credit Allen Greenspan was among the most brilliant men to ever chair the Federal Reserve . . . And what was so cool is that Clinton made sure to listen to everything he said and implement it. Greenspan was at least 60% of the reason for prosparity at that time. (By the way, that chart is frightening.)

LoriK: I agree that Ron Paul is America's last best hope, because only a libertarian could reverse the effect of a government gone war-spending-happy and started toward a mild fascism. I don't see any other libertarian candidates in either party, and that's sad considering that's how the nation's founders stood politially.

Diabolikal: You know, I appreciate your thoughts. I agree with everything you say, too. Obama would bring us into the 21st century so-to-speak and put salve on a damaged reputation. Of course, I am only loyal to a party inasmuch as it support me as it represents my interests. The major Democratic candidates refuse to support gay marraige, while trying to throw us a bone. They (even Obama) support keeping troops in Iraq just as much as anybody else, and they aren't supporting Universal Healthcare or anything that really helps the poor. How is this any better than a stereotypical heartless Republican, with exception of a willingness to stretch a little on social issues?

Now, I bring these things up mostly to spur discussion... But still, while I don't feel particularly supported by the Democratic party's policies, I feel absolutely violated and completely trodden upon by the Republicans... So yeah.

Mr. Justis: Experience does count, doesn't it? Of course, George W. Bush's prior experience was laughable. I mean, a figure-head governer? Come on! (Texas' governer doesn't really have a whole lot of power other than to cut ribbons.)

Answer 1

I will be voting for the Democratic candidate, whoever they might be. I do not believe that Ron Paul is right about many of his stances. He actually believes that isolationism is possible in this world atmosphere and wishes to dismantle the CIA. I find those two stands in particular to be naive and dangerous to our country's safety. So, he will not get my vote should a miracle somehow happen and he ends up a viable candidate. My vote, hopefully, goes to Sen. Clinton.

Answer 2

Frankly, the Republican type is so broken by employing Bush and his cronies that the Democrats could have nominated a rutabaga or an aubergine and could nevertheless win the White residing house and improve their majority in the two residences of Congress. If something, the Democrats found out that this grew to become right into a extensive hazard to make history with the two a woman or an African American in the White residing house. and don't sell American women folk short! they're the main significant block and whilst some will possibly not rally hale and hearty in the back of many of the extra vocal feminists, all of them have women folk's rights severe up on their record of priorities. whilst it extremely is conceivable that race ought to swing the vote in McCain's want, even making an allowance for a reasonable "Bradley result" it can't be adequate to value Senator Obama the election. in actuality, there are some indications of a "opposite Bradley result" the place some white electorate could publicly state that they does not vote for a Black candidate yet will vote in a distinctive way in the privateness of the vote casting sales area. My neighbor around the line is one such conceivable voter. He has consistently peppered his backyard and vehicles with Republican indications and stickers throughout each and every election. he's not exhibiting a single one this 12 months and he gets VERY non-committal once you ask him how he's going to vote.

Answer 3

I am truly sorry you feel that way, but your vote is your vote. Me, on the other hand, could not be persuaded by any of the Republican candidates over Hillary or Obama. I am personally hoping Obama gets the nod over Hillary just because I feel that the fresh face would help with relations around the world. I mean, lets face it, the world hates us. Barack Obama seems to be the only candidate on either side of the debate that is willing to meet with leaders of Iran, Syria, North Korea, etc..... Why is diplomatically discussing global security issues (like human rights violations, nuclear weapons development, natural resources, etc...) considered ignorant and naive? If you don't talk/negotiate with these people you are in effect saying that I don't negotiate with people that don't agree with me. I mean that doesn't sound like a leader I want in the White House (again)!!! I think Barack Obama is the man to bring us back into the global community.

There is no Republican that makes me feel warm and fuzzy about wanting to vote for them. Personally I am frightened of most of them. The 3 that frighten me the most are Gulliani, Romney, and McCain. I just don't think I can take 4/8 more years of this. It's time for a solution. Hopefully we can elect a Democrat for President and renew the strenght in both houses so that this next administration can accomplish something instead of being locked in a constant stalemate.

Answer 4

I also would vote for Ron Paul. He will never get the nomination. The corporate media will not give him any nation wide recognition. Ron Paul & Dennis Koncinich will wind up on the bottom of the pile. Of all the canidates, republican & democrats alike Those two are the only ones that are really standing up for the PEOPLE. The rest of the canidates are paying lip service only,as all those before them have done.Paul & Koncinich will get NO free air time by being mentioned continuously by the news programs as the others are.

Answer 5

No, I would never vote for a Republican!

Take a look at this and you will understand why!

http://www.uuforum.org/deficit.htm
Now I ask you, why would anyone vote for a "fiscal responsible" Republican when they haven't a clue what it means. Clinton did as you can EASILY see)! By the way, even though Bush is almost off the scale in the negative, it is even worse than it appears as the war debt is not included!

Plus they keep trying to change the Constitution by law. There is a mechanism in the Constitution to change it and that is what they should use! They don't even believe in the Writ of habeas corpus, which began in the Magna Carta in 1215!

Additionally, they have become traditionally anti-people, always trying to label someone so they can feel good about why they should not help anyone...but the rich that is!

And by the way, how many Republicans have resigned now, Gozales should have just taken the 5th, and another Republican:

By STEVE KARNOWSKI, Associated Press Writer
52 minutes ago



MINNEAPOLIS - Sen. Larry Craig (R) of Idaho pleaded guilty this month to misdemeanor disorderly conduct after being arrested at the Minneapolis airport.

A Hennepin County court docket showed Craig pleading guilty to the disorderly conduct charge Aug. 8, with the court dismissing a charge of gross misdemeanor interference to privacy.

The court docket said the Republican senator paid $575 in fines and fees. He was put on unsupervised probation for a year. A sentence of 10 days in the county workhouse was stayed.

Roll Call, a Capitol Hill newspaper, which first reported the case, said on its Web site Monday that Craig was arrested June 11 by a plainclothes officer investigating complaints of lewd conduct in a men's restroom at the airport.

Craig said in a statement issued by his office that he was not involved in any inappropriate conduct.

"At the time of this incident, I complained to the police that they were misconstruing my actions," he said. "I should have had the advice of counsel in resolving this matter. In hindsight, I should not have pled guilty. I was trying to handle this matter myself quickly and expeditiously."

And they talk about Clinton!

I certainly don't want another Republican after Bush and his rubber stamp congress.

Since 1969, 36 years, 12 have been Democrat! I have had enoughh criminals: Bush, Reagan (Iran/Contra. Selling missles to Iran) and Nixon (Watergate!"

Ron Paul is no hope at all. He can't even get on all the ballots!

Answer 6

People get real and wake up. Dont vote for somebody because of their political party. Vote because you researched a particular candidate or better yet all of them. Vote with your conscience. I believe Ron Paul to be the best choice for America. He is the only experienced candidate that isn't part of the CFR (Council on Foreign Relations). This organization is big business, big money and controls most media outlets. Instead do a search about them. To me it seems like they want to take our ever decreasing constitutional rights away and put in a dictator/puppet of their choice. Eventually they want a one world govt, controlled by them of course. America's military is their policy making attack dog, hence some of the past wars and current war, our lives = their profit. If he is not elected we may become the North American Union instead of the USA, have a big *** highway run through the country, and instead of the US dollar the Amero. There may be more consequences/theories but I'm too lazy to type. So don't take my word for it, do your own research. You can check his campaign website for his stance on issues. Also check out youtube for other info. CFR the real terrorist is a threat to our national security. Ron Paul deserves our support. Vote wisely. Good Luck

Answer 7

My very first vote was for "Ike" Every body did like "Ike."
I have been a swing voter all of my life. At this point in time, I
trust no one with the office of president, Ron Paul talks a good talk, But doubtful he will get noninated by the V.I.P's!!!!!!
I have never trusted Hillary, nor will I ever, Royality does not
belong in the white House, They are career politicans and
supported by Corps. Their power is as dangerous as Bush's.
Their ego is just as huge and it's two for one. He has had his term limit. I am not sure who I will consider as yet. They all started to early.

Answer 8

I know this question was specifically addressed to "Democrats" which I tend to lean more to the Democrats over Republicans, but I do not vote a straight party line at any time. I listen to both Republican and Democrat candidates and decide who I think is the most capable person to elect to that office. My worries about a Democrat winning the White House is the fact that they will immediately be immerged in a process of scrutiny and details of every little part of their life because the Republicans will pounce as soon as he or she takes office. I don't care for Ron Paul, sorry. He hasn't a snowballs chance in hell of being elected or much less accomplishing anything if he gets elected. If Hillary or Obama appear to be the only vialbe candidate, then I would vote for one of them. The only Republican candidate that I would vote for is Newt Gingrich if he was to throw in his hat. Of the others that are likely to get the nomination, I would have to vote for John McClain over Guliani and Romney.

Answer 9

I would vote for any candidates with more experience then either of these two. They do not have the necessary experience that is needed to do the job, nationally or, especially, internationally.

Added Comment:
I was only answering your question, you did not ask for a comparison to the current administration, I could quote you in your question if you would like, but that seems kind of counter productive. I never said that Bush had loads of experience. I personally think that he had more experience then either of the candidates that you mentioned when he was first elected. However, I also think that he is a complete idiot for getting us into this situation we have now. (Did not vote for him) 

If you want us to respond to other aspects then the question you asked, then please put them in your question.

Ron Paul Rocks, I would vote for him in a second, but I do not think I will get the chance.

Answer 10

Of course not. Hillary and Obama will will be a fine ticket. Ron Paul is going to split the Republican party and that's OK with me.