How many of us out there are not republican or democrat but are moderate or something else?
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I am a moderate conservative with leaning towards being more liberal for social programs who help children, the elderly, handicapped, etc etc. Fiscally, I lean more towards the conservative end. However, what I am seeing NOW in the United States is that both parties need to more clearly define their positions. I just want to have an honest, hardworking, moral, intelligent president and even more importantly a CONGRESS who will stand up and finally think about OUR people and what is best for the United States and not THEIR special interest groups instead.
232355
I am principally a Democrat. BUt if the Democrat is too liberal, i will consider the GOP candidiate.
46693
I'm a Democrat because I feel strongly about civil rights issues, and the Republicans usually skirt these issues, ignore them completely or play the Christian card and say that your rights can be restricted by the government based on religious precepts, which is ludicrous.\nI still feel, however, that the Democratic party is weak, but until we chuck the two party system, they are all I've got.
734161
By this definition I guess I could be.  By my definition, voting Democrat is politically retarded.\n\nI'd much rather be retarded than Democrat though!
796627
Moderate on some social issuses, and converative on ecomonic issuses. I vote on the canidate not the party because I voted libertatarin party in some elections because the republican was too socially conservative on issuses, and some democrats are to far left of the middle some are populists. I vote the middle of the road Canididate most times because polarization is not how things get done in congress. Too High Taxes are always bad for the ecomony because I rather work than be given goverment dole. High taxes discourage work, and led to dependant and depressed people. Yet, Tv ads I see most are streching the truth and I know most the ads shown blow something out of proportion. Sad that polticans cant debate issuses much anymore it more like they debate soundbites.
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The US is still very bi-partisan, democrats & republicans. Others are starting to emerge, but are still mainly grassroots.
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You're making invalid assumptions. The middle ground for both major parties are moderates, with very few going far afield.\n\nOne end of one spectrum is conservative republican. The other ends of that spectrum are moderate republican and federalist.\n\nOne of the a different spectrum is liberal democrat. The other ends of that spectrum are moderate democrat and libertarian.\n\nBasically, there are two scales of values. One is big government versus small government (Republican -- Libertarian). The other spectrum is group rights ("traditional" values) versus individual/personal rights (Federalist -- Democrats).\n\nRepublicans (nowadays) want  group rights (conformity with "traditional" values) and a large government to ensure domestic tranquility (by enforcing those conservative majority beliefs). Moderate republicans (originally called fiscal conservatives) want a small government, just large enough to provide for the common defense. The republican party does not really have a liberal wing, and usually treat the goal of individual liberties (being liberal) as a dirty word.\n\n\n\nDemocrats want individual rights and a large government to promote the general welfare.  Moderate democrats don't want a lot of wasteful spending., and want to achieve their goals without causing too many problems. Democrats do have a Conservative wing, which focuses on better ethical leadership and greater protection for both groups and individuals. The main difference is that conservative democrats still don't believe in enforcing their views on the minority, even if their own personal choices would be the same as what conservative republicans would make.\n\nLibertarians want a small government (no wasteful spending, and very little welfare/entitlements), but lots of protection for individual liberties. They are moderate about most issues, except for being adamant that the majority should not impose its beliefs on the minority.
937083
I was born with a God-given, intelligent brain.  It is not by chance that I am voting today for conservative public servants. I have studied the issues, considered those running, and have a will to choose those who will best represent my values.  Aren't we blessed!!!
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I do. You have me tagged right at the nail. I would have been a Republican because I admire their tough stances on crime and their fiscal responsibility. However, the evangelicals have taken a hold of the GOP alienating many potential members who aren't pro-life or anti-gay. I'm a Democrat because of many reasons but I disagree with them on some things, especially with the liberals. I'm a Goldwater conservative at heart and would like to see many people embrace fiscal conservatism. I do believe in God but I abhor how the Republican party has used Christianity to get ahead in the political arena and the evangelicals meddling in politics it's simply wrong. I feel sometimes like I have no party.
849516
I completely agree with you. I think people focus too much on being for or against certain political parties and less about being for or against a particular candidate based on that candidate's stance on certain issues.
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Democrat.... or rather... liberal!
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There are many types of Republicans. My favorite is the Christian Coalition.\n\nIf any Democrat heretics are here, I will pray that you may repent, and become a saved Republican.\n\nCome to Jesus
591011
Nominal Republican, but I have voted Libertarian in the past.  Given the fact that I really don't care for government and am able to handle most problems on my own, I can't see myself voting for a party that loves to be Big Brother like the socialist Democrats do.
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A moderate.\n\nAbortion?  How do you feel about late term abortion.  If pro, you are liberal on this.\nDeath Penalty?  Conservative democrat\nStem cell research:  Moderate democrat or republican\nPro War? Republican\nImmigration? Republican\nBush?  Just tired of the fighting.  Does not define you as republican or democrat.\n\nAppears you are more an independent, intelligent voter who forms his own opinions.
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I am neither a Democrat nor a Republican. And I do care. So I guess there's no place for me in your universe. \n\nIf I had to name an affiliation, it would be Libertarian.
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Only extreme partisans completely support the agenda of one side or the other. The vast majority of the country are moderate. They may lean to one side or the other, but are still willing to cross lines in the name of good legislation.
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Republican.  On a Scale of 1 to 50 with 50 being the most liberal and 1 being the most conservative,  I'm a 3.  I took a test in my American Government class in College.  I knew I was a Republican to begin with but I didn't know I was that conservative!   :)