Would you vote for a Presidential candidate if you didn't like them?
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
United States
May 25, 2008 8:46am CST
Sometimes I think that some people just stay home and refuse to vote when their favorite Democrat or Republican candidate is not in the race. Maybe it's a personality issue. But, if you think about it, that's not such a good idea. After all, you're not just boycotting the current Democrat or Republican. You're be condemning the entire party. And, practically ensuring that the opposing party wins by default. Noone wants that.
Even if you don't like a candidate's personality, there are many things that can be agreed upon, like policies and goals. What do you think about that? Is that how you see it? Would you rather vote for a candidate that you like or one that you agree with and has sound ideas?
Would you rather sit out the vote and boycott if your favorite politcal candidate were not in the race? Or, would you step up and vote for anyone that your favorite political party put up for President? Would it make a difference if you disagreed if the person's policies? Would you still vote for them, anyway?
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@longbangod (1785)
• Philippines
25 May 08
I think I need to choose from the two. While sometimes its good to boycot its still best to exercise our rights to vote. I'm sure when we will compare the candidates, there always be someone who is better in some aspects.
So for me its better to vote, we'll just have to be careful in choosing the right person to serve the country and its people.
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@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
25 May 08
I guess if more people held that positive view early on in the Presidential race, when there are so many candidates to choose from, then they would end up with a different result. It's the early primaries and votes that shape and determine who will be in the final two (or three, if an Independant is running.) Thanks for sharing your views.
@asawanialvin0611 (1877)
• Philippines
26 May 08
I will vote someone I know is the better person to run the country
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
26 May 08
Personally that is an interesting concept. Because I have thought about this one for sure with this Election, and sometimes I fear that it could come down to this. I have wondered why no one is talking about the Economy and what they will do to help change this if Elected. When did we loose focus on this, and make it such a Drama over other things in general? This will truly be interesting for sure. I actually work the Elections here in my County, and I am sure there will be much continued debate on this one here as well.
