<p>I probably won’t do it in the general, but I’m starting to consider voting Democrat for Obama in the Texas primaries (Im unaffiliated atm). </p>
<p>I’m not into any of these “Lets help Hillary win because she’s an easier matchup in the general” Rush Limbaugh b.s. I have a feeling that with a recession looming and no signs of political reconciliation in Iraq, the Republicans are screwed no matter what. The incumbent party nnever wins during a recession, especially not when we’re also in the midst of an unpopular war. The Democrats could probably beat us with a Byrd/Kennedy ticket.</p>
<p>So in the meantime, I want to do everything I can to support the candidate that is clearly the more honorable of the 2 whom I happen to disagree with. I’m afraid that following up this disastrous administration with a Hillary Clinton administration would have negative repercussions for America throughout my entire lifetime.</p>
<p>Certainly not me - Obama’s too liberal. Look past the excitement at his voting record and his stated stances on issues he can affect if he becomes President.</p>
<p>I didnt say I’d vote for him in the general. But I dont see any point in voting in the Republican primary anymore. If given the choice of liberal, clean, and upbeat, or liberal, corrupt, and recalcitrant, I’ll take the former.</p>
<p>Its not that simple. To be its like JFK and Jimmy Carter are fighting for the nomination. Even if its not my party, I can still discern who would be a better President.</p>
<p>Question for Dems -
What do you think about the idea of Republicans voting Dem in the primary then Rep in the general? I heard on the news that plenty of voters around here were disappointed when they got to the polls and discovered they couldn’t vote for Romney in the primary because they weren’t registered Republican.</p>
<p>I, a staunch Republican, voted for Obama this past Tuesday. Our state allows you to declare your party when you get your ballot. I’ll decide later who I am going to vote for in November. My mother-in-law is an election judge at my precinct so I got a funny look from her when I asked for a Democratic ballot.</p>
<p>I’d never vote for a Democrat - under any circumstances.</p>
<p>I’m for smaller government, lower taxes & strong military.
I’m also pro-life.</p>
<p>That puts me solidly in the Republican Camp.
It would be hypocritical to give a vote to any Democrat, no matter how charismatic he/she might be.</p>
<p>The thing is, most people don’t realize how liberal he is. If you like liberal policies, great, but I generally do not.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.ontheissues.org%5B/url%5D”>www.ontheissues.org</a>
See where you agree and disagree. If you are traditionally conservative, I’m going to bet you will disagree on a lot. If charisma/honor/change/etc. mean more than issues, go ahead and choose based on that.</p>
<p>I disagree on his economic stances, some foreign policy, gay rights (he takes a fence-sitting position IMO), crime, and several others.
He still appears to think that gun-control works…either that, or he just hates guns in general. He wants “sensible restrictions”…like banning the vast majority of firearms (and yes, many [probably most] hunting rifles would be included), and nationally outlawing concealed carry (programs that have likely reduced crime).</p>
<p>I know of a couple of diehard Republicans who are interested in Obama this time around. They have becomed very disillusioned with the Republican party and the issue surrounding the claims that particular candidates are not conservative enough. They have tired of the ’ if you’re not in lockstep with us on every issue, you’re not a true conservative’.</p>
<p>I get your point. If the Democrat nominee was all but sewn up, and that Democrat nominee was facing one of two Republicans, I’d like to have a say in who that Republican was, in case they win.</p>
<p>^^ But would you vote based on who you think would be the best of the opposing candidates to lead the country or would you vote based on which of the opposing candidates would be less viable against your parties candidate?</p>
<p>If people want to “waste” their vote that is up to them, but I have always voted for the person who most represented my views, even if they weren’t electable.
Its nice to have the two coincide for once. ( electable- that is)</p>
<p>“Electability” is a concept based on hype or supposition.</p>
<p>The ONLY way for the electoral process to “work” is for voters to endorse the candidate who truly represents the positions with which they most closely identlfy. I’m sure someone could make the argument that the process is open for manipulation & thus that, in itself, is also part of the process. I stll assert that, in order for the public’s most true desires to become known, we, as citizens, must vote our conscience. That is the only way to truly comprehend the predominate “collective mindset” of our country & know which way to move forward with the greatest amount of UNITY.</p>
<p>^^^ That’s why we all need to give McCain our votes because he has MOST clearly identified his positions. I think Hillary has outlined her postions too, but that is definitely NOT the direction this country needs to go (garnished wages for universal health care, higher taxes, more entitlement programs, expanded government bureaucracies, weaker military. liberal judges, etc. not to mention all the baggage & corruption that accompanies as Clinton Administration). As a liberal (most liberal?), Obama offers more of the same.</p>
<p>A vote for McCain is a vote for “Common Sense Conservatism” (lower taxes, smaller government, judges who don’t legislate from the bench, stronger military, etc.). If you want to make the decisions about what happens in your life & with your hard-earned money, then go for the Republican.</p>
<p>I get the “idea” about where Hillary or Obama would like to take the country - they have a map & a flashlight, and an idea about the destination (socialism), but they haven’t been “in the woods” very long. McCain has traveled this path for over 20 years - he knows where he going & knows how to get there (as well as any pitfalls along the way). He’ll even CLEAR THE WAY by exposing gov’t corruption & using the Line Item Veto!). </p>
<p>Now, who do you really want as your leader??</p>