Political Parties?

[sairose]

Originally posted by Pike1483
I'm a conservative republican through and through!!!

My main issue is abortion: I'm very Pro-Life. I know not all democrats are Pro-Choice, but the majority are, and that is one of their party platforms.

Speaking of, did y'all know that John Kerry has repeatedly voted against the banning of Partial Birth Abortions, one of the worst forms of abortion, and one that doctors have said causes severe pain to the unborn child?

I don't see how any pro-lifers could vote John Kerry, but who knows?




BUSH '04!!!!!

Well, this is all I'll say here, since this is just a forum to state our parties, and no debates. I can understand why...because I am pro-life, AND I am 100% Democrat.

The problem is, no matter WHAT party you associate with, there is most likely SOME issue what you do not agree with. For me, it's abortion. I do not support it. HOwever, comparing Democrats to Republicans, I *do* agree with everything else Democrats stand for, while I could never be a Republican for many reasons...sO I think it would be wrong for me to switch and be a Republican simply because of one issue. For a few years, actually, I debated whether I was really a Democrat because I am so Pro-life but in the end, I realized it's okay to still be one and be against one of the Democrat things. I hope this makes sense. But seriously...I know how much you love Bush, but I promise you that somewhere down the line he has done something you don't agree with. And that's okay too...so you see where I'm coming from? Note, I don't want this to be a debate, because this forum is just to state our political party. But since you mentioned it, I wanted to explain how it is possible.

[WCUgirl]

I am a very liberal democrat. Husband is a republican...he's a Marine and all so that comes w/ the territory. However, when we moved and he registered to vote here, I got him to register as an independent. I'm sloooooowly bringing him over to my side.

[Kevin]

Originally posted by AXiD670
I am a very liberal democrat. Husband is a republican...he's a Marine and all so that comes w/ the territory. However, when we moved and he registered to vote here, I got him to register as an independent. I'm sloooooowly bringing him over to my side.

Do y'all have an open primary?

[UHPhiMu05]

I'm very conservative. I tend to vote for Republicans, but I try to keep an open mind and not vote straight party.

[nucutiepie]

Fiscally conservative, socially liberal. I know Republicans are *traditionally* fiscally conservative and Democrats are fiscally liberal. However, this current administration turned a massive budget surplus into a massive budget deficit.

As my daddy said, "You know, the traditional, old-school Republicans are socially rather liberal, financially conservative. With George Bush, its socially conservative, and financially, its just one big drunken orgy."

So I guess if the Republican party were still controlled by traditionalists, I would be a moderate Republican. Things being how they are, looks like I'm squarely in the Democrat box. (I am a registered Democrat and all... although I have voted Republican for State Senator. But this was in Massachusetts, so she's still very moderate)

[IowaStatePhiPsi]

Originally posted by nucutiepie
if the Republican party were still controlled by traditionalists, I would be a moderate Republican. Things being how they are, looks like I'm squarely in the Democrat box.

The term Rockafeller Republican comes to mind- they tended to be socially liberal, fiscally conservative/responsible.


I'm squarely in the Democrat box.

I've worked on several Congressional campaigns, a Gubernatorial campaign and a Presidential campaign- all Democrats. All statehouse campaigns I've worked on have been Democrats.
The one District Attorney campaign I worked on was a Republican- but when it came to this race it was more "has the guy in office prosecuted criminals or sat on his behind?"

[Sister Havana]

Liberal Democrat here. I have been known to cross party lines in local elections, though. (I've voted for my state rep, who is Republican, in every election he's been in...of course he is also a friend of the family.)

[AlphaFrog]

I tend to not vote for two reasons...

A. I do not feel I should have to choose between the lesser of two evils...give me a good canidate and I'll be first in line to vote. (And yes I DO have a right to complain if I don't vote, because like I said, I want a DECENT canidate, NOT the lesser of 2 evils)

B. I only have one major issue that I would vote on and that places me toward one side, but I have issues with some of their other policies, so I wouldn't vote that way either. Basically, I think the two major parties have values/policies that I think are inconsistant with eachother and only that way because they want to be opposite of what the other party is.

And because this thread is what it is....if I had a gun to my head and had to vote (how American) I'd vote Republican.

[thermobryan]

[FHwku]

that last one looks like Arm n' Hammer.




conservative republican

[ADPiShannan]

Registered Republican and have voted republican in the 2 elections I could vote in. I will be voting Democrat this coming vote though.

[kappaloo]

Originally posted by AlphaFrog
I tend to not vote for two reasons...

A. I do not feel I should have to choose between the lesser of two evils...give me a good canidate and I'll be first in line to vote. (And yes I DO have a right to complain if I don't vote, because like I said, I want a DECENT canidate, NOT the lesser of 2 evils)

B. I only have one major issue that I would vote on and that places me toward one side, but I have issues with some of their other policies, so I wouldn't vote that way either. Basically, I think the two major parties have values/policies that I think are inconsistant with eachother and only that way because they want to be opposite of what the other party is.

And because this thread is what it is....if I had a gun to my head and had to vote (how American) I'd vote Republican.

Look into declining your vote on election day.
It's the political way to say "No, thanks".

[piphimaggie]

lol, I heard the last bit of something on NPR about an upcoming show that said something like "Volvo driving, left-wing freak show." Yes, yes, and yes.
Got my Kerry sticker on my Volvo already
-Maggie

I'm very conservative but I vote for the man or woman who can get the job done. Let's just say, Powell is my kind of guy.

[SSmith15]

Socially and fiscally conservative. Part of what others love to call "the Religious Right." I am very involved with the Republican Party here in my city, and work on many campaigns. I have interned for State House Representatives and hope to go into politics someday. The goal is to work in legislation.