I tend to be a purist at primary time. I have always subscribed to the philosophy that the primaries are designed to vote for who you want to be president, not who you might get stuck with because they’re ahead in the polls. I have already voted and even though my candidate (Thompson) dropped out, I still wanted my conservative voice heard. After all, if I conceded to McCain, Romney or Huckabee, then the type of candidate I really supported might not run for office in the future (speaking now of philosophy, not campaign style).
Republicans have been particularly conflicted this year. I read a piece in Powerline that accurately expressed my fears:
Every time it looks like McCain will break away from the pack, I panic in anticipation of four years of watching him stick it to conservatives on a more than occasional basis. When things seem to be breaking Romney's way, I panic in anticipation of an electoral rout in November followed by four years of a Clinton or Obama presidency.
To Democrats, Hillary has so much baggage but Obama has huge vulnerabilities.
Are you voting for whom you think can win or who you would like to see in the White House?
I am voting for the best out of who is left.
I'm voting for who I want to get beaten by the Democrat nominee.
I'm voting for Obama. I was torn between him and Edwards, so now it's easy. I believe he's the smartest, most diplomatic candidate in the race and that'd be a nice follow-up to what we have now.
I am voting for Andy Martin (for Senate).
He is a true patriot.
- Less Government
- Out of Iraq
- No American Imperialism
- No Colonization of Foreign Countries
- Freedom for the Individual
Ron Paul
A couple questions:
I'm voting for who I want, not who will necessarily win.
I'm voting for Thomas Jefferson even though he's a Democrat.
I'm voting for who I want AND who is the most electable: BARACK OBAMA. Fired up, ready to go!
No imperialism or colonization. Hey, if this were the 1700s, that'd be a winning ticket!
Thonpsons delagates would be uncommited.