In 08', are you Voting Democrat or Republican-WHY?

Question

I am only 13 years old and I'm really confused with all of the t.v. commercials for people running for president. I don't understand what each political party wants–
It would be great if you said WHICH PARTY and WHY you are going to vote for them.
Thanks!

Answer 1

Democrat. I've never voted Republican and never will.

Answer 2

I'm voting for whomever the best candidate is. In the primaries, my vote goes to Ron Paul, a Republican because he is against the War on Iraq, doesn't believe the war propaganda about Iran, and will get rid of the Income Tax and the Inflationary Federal Reserve.

However, I don't think any of the other Republicans are worth voting for. Of them, I'm particularly worried about Huckabee and Giuliani. Huckabee wants to turn America into a theocracy and Giuliani is another Nixon. If either of them get the nomination, I'd have to vote for the Democrat nominee, who most likely will be a pro-war candidate posing as being anti-war and will probably raise taxes and have the government take over our health care system.

Answer 3

I dont vote party lines, never have. I am conservative in principle but I will vote for whoever best represents what I believe in through checking it out.
I have voted for democrats, independents etc.. even though conservative.

The best you can serve yourself is to figure out what you believe in then go find the candidate that best matches what you believe in. your beliefs might perhaps change over time.
And they might not. But either way do a little homework on your candidate. Not just what they say, but what does their record show. Did they vote for things you believe in if they were a governor or senator etc..? Is there any other evidence of their past actions that might give you an idea of their future actions?

I think you get the idea... good luck.

Answer 4

I'm voting Republican, not because I like George Bush. As a matter of fact, I think he's a dummy. But I'm voting Republican because I'm concerned that our country will go the way of Canada and England and much of Europe related to social programs.

I feel Democratic Platforms are going to reward those in our society that are non-contributors to society and their programs will continue this chain of dependency these people have to the government. Imagine the whole country being like the people of New Orleans where generation after generation depend on social programs to exist and when those social programs go away, there is chaos in return.

Now, I'm not the mean ol' Conservative! Don't call me that!! I'm all for the needy and those that have the true need to get government assistance. The problem with Democratic programs is that their programs give to those who can contribute! Instead of being part of a productive society, many elect to get government assistance. I don't want to live in a Socialist State. I think the Democrats will bring us closer and closer to that with their inflated programs like national health care, and other "give away" programs that are funded by those of us who work.

Now, I'm not dumb enough to think that the Republicans are great. They are not. They also have increased taxes when they promised not to do that. But, overall, as a ideology, I believe in the conservative mantra that rewards those who work hard and encourages those who don't want to work to be productive to get all they want out of life.

If the Democrats give those who don't want to work all they need to be happy, why should they work???

Answer 5

This current race is fairly confusing. Both parties have a wide range of candidates who don't all hold the same views.

My vote will really depend on who is running in the general election. However, in the primary I will be voting for Ron Paul, because he is the only honest politician left, and truly is comitted to the Constitution. He is a republican, but really in name only. Nearly all of his views are libertarian, a viewpoint which favors less government.

In the general election I will be voting for Ron Paul as well, if he is unfortunately not the GOP nominee, then I will probably only vote Republican if the nominee is Giuliani. If the Republican nominee is neither, and the Democratic nominee is Obama, then I will vote for him. If none of these three men is on the ballot then I will probably not be voting.

Answer 6

In 08' I am voting for the candidate who will protect my rights as a citizen! Ron Paul! He will boost are economy by creating jobs here by providing incentive to manufacturers to operate here! He has more experience than any candidate running and a consistent voting record! He is running as a Republican and has already raised 10.5 million with a big fundraiser on the 16th (5-10 mill expected)

My vote will never be determined by party! It will be based on the platform of each candidate!

Ron Paul 2008!

Answer 7

I will be voting for the republican party because most of the candidates beliefs match mine.

However, there are some bad candidates on the republican side... I'm not saying they're all good... but in general their ideas match what I'd prefer to see happen in our country.

Answer 8

I'll be voting Republican, unless Ron Paul gets the nomination for Nov '08. Ron Paul is too weak to be a president. If he does get the nomination, I will not vote in Nov '08.

Answer 9

I am voting for whomever seems the best candidate, that's how I am and how it will always will be, screw the Democrat vs. Republican crap..I am registered as Independent. This year I am voting for Ron Paul (both primary election and, hopefully, general election), who is a Republican, because he seems the best. If you're curious on my stance on political issues, I'd be considered a liberal.

Answer 10

Traditionally the parties stood for different values. unfortunately today they stand for something different. That's left up to the elected leaders who run it. Vote for the candidate, not the party.