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What's more important in a candidate?
- Thread starter Marrybore
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Prior to the last 20 years, I would argue that moral compass counts more then ideology. But now I cannot pretend that ideology is unimportant given what the GOP has become since 9-11. When a man like Bill Kristol writes an op-ed saying that conservatism is dead and will never rise again, you have to take notice. The GOP today is a dangerous political party and they should never, ever regain power until they reform or disappear entirely.
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If I were forced to choose one, then it is political ideology.
For example, many people admired President Kennedy's political stance. Later on when we discovered some of his personal weaknesses (in regard to romantic affairs), many supporters may have been disappointed, but they still admired him.
So while I am not particularly thrilled by President Trump's personality, I like many (not all) of his political policies. That is why I plan to vote for him (although I realize that he is political toast).
For example, many people admired President Kennedy's political stance. Later on when we discovered some of his personal weaknesses (in regard to romantic affairs), many supporters may have been disappointed, but they still admired him.
So while I am not particularly thrilled by President Trump's personality, I like many (not all) of his political policies. That is why I plan to vote for him (although I realize that he is political toast).