I always hear about a candidates values, character and decision making ability. I would like to here actual plans of action and solutions to problems. I dont care about your values, I want to know what you plan to do about healthcare and how you will handle inflation. Do americans really feel thats ones character is more important than the actual problems facing this country? Dont good solutions to the problems indicate wether or not someone can deal with future issues weel too?
2007-12-10 08:09:22 · 16 answers · asked by nigel 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Campaigns don't seem to be about the issues anymore. About the best thing you can do is research their track record, make a decision, hold your nose, and vote. Then pray.
2007-12-10 08:13:25 · answer #1 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
It may be important to hear about the candidates plans for solving particular problems, but I think becoming president is kind of like becoming a parent. You can have all kinds of great ideas of how you're going to raise your children, but then, when you get them, it never seems to work out the way you planned.
None of the candidates have ever been president before, and I am pretty sure they will find things a little different than they imagined when they get there. For that reason, it is important to choose candidates based on their values, character and decision making ability. Even in this "media" age, we (The American People) do not have access to all the information that the President has. We do not have to balance all the situations that the President has to balance. While we can easily look at a couple of issues and say "we have to do this to fix that" the President gets a broader perspective. If we do this, it will affect that -- and that -- and that..... (Domino effect.)
We have to choose someone that we can and will trust to make decisions based on the information we don't know and who will do his/her best in serving the American people.
Reverting to my analogy, someone who has taken care of a lot of kids before becoming a parent will probably have a more realistic plan for actual parenting. Where the presidency is concerned, we need to look for leadership skills. Who has run a large government organization before? How successful were they in working across party lines? That has a big effect on their success as President. Do they negotiate well? There are lots of questions to ask, but, as good as a candidates intentions might be, whatever plans they have may go out the window when they are sworn in. You have to be able to trust their character and their values to still work toward the America you want.
2007-12-10 22:35:21 · answer #2 · answered by Serenity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is how I decide on who to vote for at election time. First and foremost, I as an American have certain beliefs, morals, ideas and a vision of which direction I would like to see America go in the future. I think of what is most important to me. Is it illegal immigration? Social Security? The war in Iraq? Health care for all? Then I listen to the debates, the news, the ads, and the speeches of each candidate. I try to get an idea of what they stand for, what they believe in, and even how they voted in the past. I then throw in the question, Is the person I like electable? Of course I must lastly decide, who has the best interest of America in their heart? Who do I think can handle the job, handle it well, and keep America number one in the world, while keeping our culture, our values and our way of life intact? After that I vote, and hope to hell it was the right choice. That's all I can do.
2007-12-10 08:25:08 · answer #3 · answered by Glenn T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My top priority in deciding who earns my vote is how a candidate plans to handle the issues facing our nation. What is their plan? Their vision? Their experience?
Of course values and character are important too, but I agree that experience and vision are most important.
2007-12-10 08:20:07 · answer #4 · answered by Leah 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you gotta do is, while deciding on a presidential candidate, TURN YOUR TV OFF! Theres nothing good on their, and every station is already decided on who they will promote so they'll bash the ones they dont want to get elected and praise the ones they do... then, on to the fun part, youll eventually have to go to their websites to find out where they stand on the issues that matter to you, but dont decide just yet because the biggest thing isnt where they stand on issues but if the way they stand now is the way theyve voted in the past or not, so you'll have to compare what they are saying now, compared to what they were voting on years ago... <=== the reason im voting Ron Paul... hasn't changed what he is saying since the 70's
2007-12-10 08:28:47 · answer #5 · answered by JOSH 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A person's values or moral compass are important in understanding how they might react to situations that are soon to be placed before them.
Leadership requires difficult decisions. If you wanted a person that just knows how to answer a question, and not concerned with how they came up with the answer, then you don't need a leader, you need a debate club.
2007-12-10 08:18:43 · answer #6 · answered by ROIHUNTER 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ever notice that it is the family values, christian politicians who wind up being in the closet? Candidates expressed values mean nothing. Personally I vote for candidates that are SMART. They are all pretty much the same in that they will say anything to get elected, so I look at intellect. A stupid president is so dangerous. Just take a look at where we are now......
2007-12-10 08:22:34 · answer #7 · answered by duffie_1999 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Most Americans vote for the candidate(s) that represent the values and ideas that are important to them. After all, you always put yourself and your family above all others, so you support whomever you think will benefit them the most.
2007-12-10 08:14:28 · answer #8 · answered by Left Wing kool aid stops here 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. You should ask yoursef that the candidate is quite capable to manage the contry's major administrative issues when things are going normal particularly the matter of freedom and peace.
2. When a crisis occurs, how he react to the issue and to the contry. What is his experience.
2007-12-10 15:29:43 · answer #9 · answered by SanWisdom 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Allow me to tell you about Ron Paul
End the war and bring all our troops home
End NAFTA and the WTO and restore bi-lateral trade
Follow the Constitution the way our forefathers intentioned
Abolish the IRS and end illegal taxation
Have open communication and fair trade with all countries, but respect their sovereignty
2007-12-10 08:18:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋