GreenvilleGrows
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Would you consider voting for someone in a different party than you normally support during a Federal election? If so, what would it take?
Ok then, as a conservative, when was the last time you voted for a Democrat in a Federal election? Or, perhaps, do you vote Republican & 3rd party? If, for example, you haven't voted for a Democrat, what would it take for you to vote for a Democrat?I do not vote based on party.
Ok then, as a conservative, when was the last time you voted for a Democrat in a Federal election? Or, perhaps, do you vote Republican & 3rd party? If, for example, you haven't voted for a Democrat, what would it take for you to vote for a Democrat?
I do not vote based on party.
Interesting answer to me. Because I think religion is one area of potential swing voting. You might identify somewhat with core Republican beliefs, but because of a candidate's view of "religious right" issues, you've proven you would vote for a Democrat. Even though, in my mind, their views on some pretty large issues were distinctly different.I'll tell you. I voted for Obama, specifically to keep Palin away from anything remotely resembling the Presidency. I will always vote against religious wingnuts who can't comprehend separation of church and state.
Ok then, as a conservative, when was the last time you voted for a Democrat in a Federal election? Or, perhaps, do you vote Republican & 3rd party? If, for example, you haven't voted for a Democrat, what would it take for you to vote for a Democrat?
I'll answer for myself (as a non-party Conservative).....
I have never voted for a Democrat in a Federal election. HOWEVER, of the FIVE Presidential elections I've been able to vote in, I've only voted for the Republican candidate TWICE.
Assuming we can all believe that Republican candidates and 3rd party candidates have equal chances of being nutty, was there an issue that would have brought you to the Republican table instead of 3rd party in the other 3 elections?
For example, I really wanted to vote for the first black President. I didn't do it (McCain), but I would've considered Obama had in been in favor of small Federal Government. Or, I'd consider a 3rd party candidate if I felt like there was one that had a chance of winning - but why vote for someone who can't win (except in the primaries)?
I always vote for the candidate I feel is best for the country regardless of party affliation. Alas, I've had to vote the lesser of the evils in far too many elections.
I understand what you're saying- and I totally agree. But, most of the candidates align very closely to the typical party platform. What will draw you to one or push you away from another as far as policies go? Or, is it mostly the "I think I can trust him" factor?I always vote for the candidate I feel is best for the country regardless of party affliation. Alas, I've had to vote the lesser of the evils in far too many elections.
Interesting answer to me. Because I think religion is one area of potential swing voting. You might identify somewhat with core Republican beliefs, but because of a candidate's view of "religious right" issues, you've proven you would vote for a Democrat. Even though, in my mind, their views on some pretty large issues were distinctly different.
I'm not saying I accurately described your situation, but that's the train of thought that made me ask the question.
I will absolutely vote against anyone who wears their religion on their sleeve and announces they will allow their religious views to guide their job performance. I don't want those people in office, period.
I completely understand this, but I also am suspicious of the politician that says, "I am a devout <insert religion here>, but it does not influence my politics.". I see those people as disingenuous at best. If they are truly religious, how can their beliefs not influence what they would do in office? If they sacrifice what they personally believe while governing, how can I trust anything they say? They're not even willing to stand up for their religious beliefs, and those are supposedly the deepest convictions one can have.I will absolutely vote against anyone who wears their religion on their sleeve and announces they will allow their religious views to guide their job performance. I don't want those people in office, period.
Like everyone else, I have my views on what is best for the US. My views are not all conservative, moderate or progressive so I don't fit well into any of the parties currently involved.I understand what you're saying- and I totally agree. But, most of the candidates align very closely to the typical party platform. What will draw you to one or push you away from another as far as policies go? Or, is it mostly the "I think I can trust him" factor?
Pretty much agree with this....what the current Democrats are bears a lot of resemblance to what the GOP was back in the 1950s.
Like everyone else, I have my views on what is best for the US. My views are not all conservative, moderate or progressive so I don't fit well into any of the parties currently involved.
Political parties are not fixed entities, they evolve over time. I'm closer in general to the current Democrats, but what the current Democrats are bears a lot of resemblance to what the GOP was back in the 1950s.
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