for anyone who votes only for candidates belonging to their own party (be it democrat or republican)?
822611
I've always voted Democratic. They're the closest to my beliefs and I always vote for the party over the person. Hey, its my vote that's how I choose to use it.
20148
Then again, if they're both evil, why vote at all? Better to look for a third party you can get behind or simply vote for yourself. If you vote for the dem, you'll get more of the same -- and they will never even know why you voted for 'em. If you vote for the repub, you'll get more the the same -- and they will never even know why you voted for 'em. Vote for the Libertarian, I say, and you get a candidate who will protect your rights (and that, after all, is the only purpose of a govt: to protect your rights).
700491
I don't vote for the party and I don't vote for "the person".  I vote for the issues.  If I don't know how a candidate stands, I have a phone, I can call and ask.  People who don't care enough to do a little research should lose their vote.
697311
Do what I do -- I vote for the candidate and not the party.  Although I'm registered Democrat, I'm fairly neutral when it comes to the party issue.  If you're old enough to vote, you're old enough to decide which person is best suited for the job.  Don't put so much emphasis on what you feel the parties represent.  Often time these perceptions are wrong or they're subject to change.  Good luck!
743418
I vote for whomever is most conservative (believes in the Constitution as written and freedom). That is usually the Republican. However, I have voted for Democrats when they are more conservative than their Republican opponent (very rare, but it happens).
4819
Are only republicans for gun rights?  I consider myself more of a Democrat and I am for gun rights and would vote against anyone who would take these rights and freedoms away from americans.  The right to bear arms is one of the concepts our government was founded on.  I don't think "Republican" or "Democrat" are as simple as black and white.  There are in-betweens.  There are moderates and conservatives and people of similar and different views in both or our main political parties.  I would look at an individual's voting record and their views and vote on their particular views and past behavior rather than just what party they belong to.  Vote on your conscious and not just a party.  Pick the individual that has the largest number of values in common with yourself.  That is what democracy is all about.
763528
Don't know, don't care. I vote for the best person, who most closely agrees with me and my views. If they happen to be a gay republican so be it. Yes, I vote manly for Repubs they are closer to my views then the Dems. I have and would vote for a Dems. If they could just tell me what they stand for instead of just tell me to vote against someone
653956
It depends. I would vote for the person I felt would do best for the country. One person's best might not be another person's best. So if I felt that the Green Party's candidate would be best, then I would vote for that candidate. If not, then I'd vote for someone else.
203658
I'm Independent and I tend to vote for who has the best issues and has the best argument.  I do not vote based on political party.  I also listen to others views and then do some research on my own.\n\nRecently I heard Hilary Clinton was considering running for President.  I think I'll vote for her as she did a great job last time.
471805
For the person not the party.  For example, if I were in his district I would vote for Ron Paul from Texas, not because he is a Republican, but because he understands and supports the Constitution.  \n\nTo vote for someone because they are a member of a particular party is, in my opinion, a stupid reason to vote for someone.  \n\nIt is the responsibility of each citizen to try to understand the candidate and how they would act if elected, party affiliation of the candidate is a nonmeaningful determination.
751007
I just got married and had 4 groomsmen.\n\nI voted for Nader\n1 voted for Kerry\n1 voted for Bush\n1 voted for the Libretarian\n1 was to hung over to vote.\n\nso yes, some of us can play nice with others.
252664
I only vote for the person, not the party.\nBoth main political parties in the US today are captive to their lunatic fringes: the Democrats to the looney left, and the Republicans to the fundamentalist right.\nBut there are good ideas on all sides.  They are embodied in individuals, not the parties themselves.\nAnyone who votes party line is either a fool or a political hack...but I repeat myself ;)
111371
Only if you are running on the Republican ticket.
287762
Well, I do not declare myself to be affiliated with one party or another.  I don't vote for people just because they are from a certain party.  I vote based on who I think would do the best job, and whose morals I agree with, not based on their party affiliation.  So if an Anti-Christ from ANY party were to run for President (and I knew that person was an Anti-Christ), I probably would not vote for them... unless the alternative were much worse.\n\nI'd rather vote for an honest Anti-Christ, then a dishonest person who claimed to be a Christian.  It would really depend on their morals.
1136688
Yes, I did know this, and I do this. I check up on my "representatives" (not that they actually represent) and I let them know when I am not happy with them, what way I want them to vote on upcoming issues, and I make sure they are well aware that their job hangs on their choices.
1068531
No votes here, but when there is, I will be voting for anyone of any party who is willing to stand up and defend our borders!  As far as I'm concerned, this issue transcends the usual Dem/GOP lines ... from now on I will vote for the individual who has America's interests at heart ... hard to find, but I'll be looking!
777118
Unfortunately, yes you are. Until a third-party candidate manages to pick up enough steam before the election, it's a waste to vote for them.\n\nIf you don't like either candidate, you must choose the lesser of the two evils.