I am asking this question because I was struck by an answer given to another query, when I asked if Abe Lincoln could win an election. One person said he would vote for Abe, as long as he was in the Republican Party. I have never belonged to a political party and my vote has jumped from Republican to Democrat to Independent. I always felt I should weigh the issues and vote for the best man to follow the issues I believed in. Sometimes I was mistaken, but I tried. My question is, do you vote for a Political Party, or do you vote for a Person running for office, no matter what Party affiliation he or she has? Do you think a person should stick with one party or listen to the individual beliefs of those running for office and make a choice? I realize this is a hard one, because most of our candidates on each side seem to say the same thing. But think about it, and give me a good answer...just how do you select your choice?
2007-11-29 06:29:50 · 10 answers · asked by Me, Too 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
On a local and state level, I do my research and vote for the individual. Sadly however, for president, I'll probably vote Democrat by default even though I consider myself an independent. Here's why: I don't like Romney and Guiliani scares the crap outta me (ask NYers about him). McCain is too far back in the polls and he seems to have compromised a lot of his core beliefs. Huckabee is a little too wacky for most I think, but I like him the best of the Repub candidates. Ron Paul is considered fringe and doesn't stand a chance. So, if Romney or Guiliani get nominated, I'll vote for whoever opposes them. I'd personally love to see Edwards or Biden get nominated because I think they are men of integrity. (And with Kucinich as a senior administration official.)
2007-11-29 06:52:52 · answer #1 · answered by contrarycrow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I vote for the person, not the party. Next years election, and this years primary, forces me to focus on one issue though - War. I am voting for Ron Paul, if he is not nominated I will vote for the one candidate that will help us get out of Iraq the quickest- whatever party that may be, so that would be the Democratic party. The other issues are minor in my opinion to this war.
2007-11-29 06:58:58 · answer #2 · answered by mylilbubbers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've found myself voting against a candidate rather than for one. It just happens that I also end up voting against the Republicans. Coincidence? Probably not.
Although, I would have voted for a certain Republican if he had won the party's nomination for President in 2002.
Local and in state elections, I tend to vote party-line.
2007-11-29 06:41:27 · answer #3 · answered by David E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I vote for the candidate, not the party. I too have registered Dem,Repub, and Indy over the years. Now I register prior to the Primary for the party in which my candidate runs. That way I can still vote in Primary.
2007-11-29 06:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try to vote for the candidate whose ideas most closely resemble mine and what I believe are important.
Lately, however, I've found myself voting against one of the parties right down the ticket.
2007-11-29 07:04:13 · answer #5 · answered by Alex G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Individuals, or the *person* running. Though I lean more towards being a Republican, if there was a half way intelligent Democrat... I *MIGHT* vote for him.
2007-11-29 06:34:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the PERSON - I have voted for republican , democrats and independent parties ..whoever I thought would do the best job
2007-11-29 06:36:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually find myself voting againt a person or party these days.
2007-11-29 06:37:54 · answer #8 · answered by Underground Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With luck, the individual should represent the party.
2007-11-29 07:23:13 · answer #9 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The person, never the party! *sm*
2007-11-29 07:14:16 · answer #10 · answered by LadyZania 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋