How do seniors feel about the upcoming elections?

Question

Dems or Repubs?

Answer 1

The elections are a year away. Not exactly "upcoming". Since I'm not registered with any party, my ballot choices reflect candidates from all of the parties.
There is still a tradition of "precinct walking" here in Southern Nevada, although it is getting to be less and less with the rapid rise in population. Still, a fair number of candidates come to my door.
As the election approaches I download the candidate information from the web site of my county's election department. The affadavit information includes the phone numbers of all of the candidates. I call each of them and ask a few questions. If I have to leave a message on their voice mail and they don't call back, they don't get my vote.
If the candidates are running for office and are not the incumbents, I ask each of those the same question and wait for the answer: "What do you think you will be able to do as an elected official that you can't do right now as a private citizen?".
For the incumbent I ask four questions. If they don't give me the right answers I ask myself: "How do I get rid of you?".
The one thing I never use as a voter resource are the TV and radio ads or the mailers sent to my home! They were put together by "campaign managers" who were selling toothpaste and hemmorhoid cream before signing on to run the campaign.

Answer 2

People are in a quandry this time around. I wouldn't vote for
any of the two partys. I vote for the person, not the party. There
is corruption on both sides. So that leaves the Independants,
and the other parties to choose from. But here again, I don't
believe in going party line. I think the last two Presidents
reflect alot of that voting premise.
I want an honest and trustworthy man in the white house.
Someone this time,will make decisions based on the feelings
of the millions of Americans who helped put him into office.
Someone who remembers what "We the people......." was
written for. I swear I'll vote for any average farmer out there
who says' he's running. And maybe Joe Shmoe from Koko-
mo, would too. I mean aren't we exhausted with the bad to
worse governments we've had for oh so long? Aren't we
sad at the reputation our country has now with foreign
countries? Where can we find one individual who really has
our needs as "the people" in his heart. And not contributions
in his pocket as his first priority.
I read a caption under the picture going around, showing
Obama, and Hillary and two others standing to the Pledge of
Allegiance. And Obama refused to acknowlege the Allegiance and would not put his hand over his heart. Anyone
who has Hussain as his middle name, probably wouldn't as
a Muslim. So how does he expect to run a country as a Muslim, and not a 100% American? This is laughable when
you think people are actually going to vote for this man!

Answer 3

I have not made up my mind yet Still confused on issues.Being a senior I worry on how mush more we will lose out on.The cost of surviving worries me.My medical cost are killing us.Electric, fuel, water, garbage, has all increased to where we ration our selves on the amount of electric we use and heat or home. We live over 50 miles from the nearest hospital,so we must plan ever trip. Hope the voters will considers the senior when the vote. Come hell or high water I'll be there to VOTE

Answer 4

Don't know how other seniors feel, can only speak for myself. Not just the Democrats, but one in particular: Barack Obama. I'm a Southern Caucasian sick of racism from DayOne. Sick of the absence of integrity in Washington, which includes Hillary. Realize she's the front-runner but by some open-minded, close analysis, maybe the far shot can win. He surely stands out and away from the other Democratic contenders.

Answer 5

Not sure as it is too early for me to make a decision. I am leaning towards two and the one I never gave a thought to until the last debate. I am looking at Obama or Bidan at the moment. I just wish I could her more on education.

Thanks Sage Seeker it is really getting old hearing about Obama and being a Muslim, he couldn't be more Christian if he tried. It shouldn't matter though.

Answer 6

I believe in the secret ballot. I put a ballot for our local elections in the mail box 10 minutes ago. Hint I would not vote for Hillery even if threatened with death by torture if I didn't. No way would I vote for McCain.

Answer 7

I think the elections are very important. I will vote for the person who I feel can do the best job, it will have nothing to do with whether they are a Democrat or Republican.

Answer 8

Elections have gotten to the point that it's just a toss up. Not a pinch of cat sh*t's worth of difference in any of them. They are all greedy bastards.

Answer 9

I will NOT be voting for any of the Republicans that are running, to be certain...the rest remain somewhat undecided

FYI - Obama is NOT a muslim but a Christian and a patriotic american

Answer 10

Yes, I vote for the person and not the party. But, I can tell you there won't be too many Republicans getting my vote this time.