Politics for an Undecided Voter

[greatestmommy]

It's coming up quick...the election. And I've never missed voting yet. Usually it's clear cut for me. But this year, I feel totally out of the loop. Neither candidate seems like the best choice, and so I remain undecided.

How about you? Have you made up your mind? When did you make it up? What issues are most important to you.

Education is a biggie for me, which tends to lean me towards a more liberal stance.
On tons of other issues, though, I'm very conservative. I'm a liberal conservative. Is that an oxymoron?

[greatestmommy]

That's exactly what I'm trying to figure out...who is the lesser of two evils.

I won't tell your mom, but you can't tell mine that I described any part of my life and beliefs as liberal. My butt would be kicked, too.

[JackieWks]

Since the unborn have no voice I vote Republican since they are NOT the party of death.

The next President will replace 2 or 3 aging Supreme Court justices.

Since I'm NOT voting for President of the World I'll be voting for McCain.

There are more votes than just the presidential vote in November.

[Lori @ Front Porch Legacy]

A "liberal conservative"... could you possibly be a Southern Democrat?

I've worked in political campaigns for the past 16 years and this is the first election that I have pulled the covers over my head and told everyone "I'm out of this one." I'll vote. I don't know who I will vote for yet, but I always vote. Too many fabulously brave women fought for my right to vote...so I always vote!

[::Sylvia::]

I'm with you on this one...this will be the first time I skip voting. Awhile ago I heard someone say that everyone who isn't happy with the candidates should vote for Goofy, just so people can see how many people felt this way. I laughed at it at first but now I wonder!!

I definitely feel it's the lesser of two evils and I don't want a part in either of them. I'm usually big on the moral issues (though economic ones are REAL important this time) but they're both basically for the same garbage just from two different perspectives....

UGH! I'm so frustrated! A country as great as this and these are our two best choices?!?

[amanda]

McCain may not be the most Conservative Republican, but he stands firm on the ProLife side. Obama voted against a ban on late term abortion, I consider this absurd and way past the point of a woman's right to choose.

I always find it odd that Liberals (who are pro-choice) support killing innocent fetuses; but are against the death penalty for those that commit the most attrocious crimes.

That's the number one deciding factor for me...

[Rachel]

I'm with you, Amanda.

[Lori @ Front Porch Legacy]

I've noticed a lot of discouragement with this election cycle and our choice of candidates. I understand how you all feel. But, I do want to encourage you all to VOTE. If you don't like McCain or Obama, you can always request a "Write-In" ballot and vote for whomever you want to. Plus, their not the only two on the ballot. Research your choices (www.politics1.com/p2008.htm). BUT, VOTE!
Too many brave women fought for our right to vote. It is a privilege we each have because of their tenacity. Vote for them! Vote for your Great-Grandmother. Vote for your Grandmother. Vote for your Mother. Vote for your Daughter. Just VOTE!

[kariandkijsa.blogspot.com]

Great response!

[Kelly (The Barefoot Mama)]

I feel the exact same way!! I'm a registered Republican but really don't feel a party affiliation as much as I have issues that are important to me. My non-affiliated husband reinforces that a lot. ;o)

I'm really hoping to see the economy get stronger for the middle class (I'd love less taxes...I know that we need to fund things but I also know that some govt officials make ooooodles of dough at taxpayers expense).

I keep wavering, too.

[Jennifer A.]

Libertarian. I don't waste my vote and I voted. or Mickey Mouse.

I disagree with both on so many issues and the Catholic Church is refusing to give Communion to some who support Obama that I'm not taking too many chances.

[Nancypants]

Well, I really am undecided. I completely respect anyone's reasons for voting for McCain simply to keep Obama out of the white house. While I think he is a "nice guy" perhaps, I find that he is extremely vague (talking all about "dreams," etc.) on actual plans and has a very strong record (both in votes and in quotes) with regard to his stance on the rights of tiny children. Anyone who says that it would "defeat the purpose of the mother's wishes" to provide life saving help to an infant who "accidentally" survives abortion will never ever get my vote, no matter how "nice" a guy he is. There are many many other important issues to be considered and I do consider them but I could never vote for someone who favors infanticide.

I can't in good conscience vote for McCain either though. Nothing about him sits right with me.

I may very well just write in Alan Keyes or Ron Paul or exercise my right not to vote. A friend of mine who has been working in Peru for a while told me that people there were jealous of Americans for their right to not vote if they don't want to because apparently there you have to vote or you get severely fined!

There is a saying, "Silence speaks volumes." Sometimes I think silence means anything but apathy. While I love it that we have the right to vote, I also love it that we have the right not to vote if we so choose. I have always voted and I probably still will this time but it probably won't be for either of the two main candidates.

[amanda]

I agreed with you (not liking either candidate) until I watched the Q&A session with Pastor Rick Warren. After that I was even more convinced of Obama's fluffiness and lack of substance. McCain won my support with his straight & firm answers and not "pussy footing" around the questions. Now I think the Republican party has chosen a very good candidate, and I feel McCain is the best choice for our Country. Alan Keyes as VP would make an awesome ticket; though I doubt he is even being considered. I have to admit that if Romney is chosen as a running mate, my support for McCain would then be diminished...