What influences you most when voting, character or issues.?
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Character - 10, Issues - 10.  Here's the thing for me.  If I don't trust the candidate's character then I'm not going to trust him/her when they start telling me about the issues and what action is best to take.  This is exactly where Bush lost me about 4 years ago.
762016
I agree with most of what you say.  Yes, vote.  However, don't vote with your heart so much as with your mind.  Feelings come and go.  Truth is eternal.
833728
Education- Not a big factor, though the more you are educated, the more you would be likely to vote\nIncome- well i would say depends... the more you have and you have the education in your bag, the more likely you would vote\nAge- most likely people in between the ages of 36 and over, most likely to vote\nrace- goes like this: WHITE(1) , (2)WHITE 3) WHITE  5) Hispanics 6)Asians 7) Blacks \nOccupation - White Collar , Blue, Self-Employed (small Business), students, lames(sorry)
533716
Cause & Effect: How does the media shape society?\n\nArgumentation: United States citizens need to elect a Democratic president because...
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.
226308
respect 1st and foremost FREEDOM respect other opinions be kind and generous work hard and be honest. love life / get involved vote take stands maintain good morals. and always demand this of others
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Issues and concerns change. The politician who does not change is often left high and dry. If a politician runs for a higher office than the one they currently hold, they have to take into account the larger, more diverse population which is eligible to vote for the higher office. \n\nPolitics is often called "the art of the possible," for these very reasons. It's also been said that "the primary job of a politician is to get re-elected." This implies that he or she must change with the people who elect him or her and reflect their concerns. Holding onto an early "mandate" can be very difficult when you have to change your original positions.\n\nOther problems: being elected on a "mandate" is one thing, actually DOING something about it when you get into office is quite another; many times, those elected on a "mandate" discover that they need more help getting the madate implemented than they can muster; there's also the fact that being together with other politicians in a location far from your constituents often makes the memory of why you were elected fade.\n\nPolitics is a constant game of balances and compromises.
239682
I always vote for eveything from school board to President.  I believe voting is the foundation of every other right.  Without it, nothing else matters.
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Yep (Yup) --- I married her!\n\nThis lead to some wonderful conversations and situations!\n\nHer point of view has influenced mine.  I would like to think that mine, have influenced hers, as well!\n\nWhen I vote - I vote for the best qualified candidate, no matter the party.  Do you do likewise?\n\nHope this helps!\n\nThe Ol' Sasquatch Ü
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Don't vote for a party - and certainly don't vote for someone because you think they're a nice person - vote based on the issues.  Just decide what you feel strongest about and go with the candidate who concurs with that.
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no sweet heart stay in school .when you get older enough to vote you will care about what going on around you i hope and what may happen to you and your family .see they influence all our live  dems.and rep.& politics
40507
Naturally your employer and position influence how you would vote in an election.  \n\nIt is as big a determining factor on how you vote as your age, race, economic status and religion.
677525
Self confidence, manners, and class are up there for me. Looks help out identify someone but in the end its who they are as a person. Being open minded but logical and moral are a must.
282137
Intelligence, honesty, integrity, leadership skills, the ability to bring people together, particularly from different parties and philosophies. I respect people who believe in something and are consistent in their commitment to their stated ideals and principles. We really don't see much of this in American politics these days. Most politicians seem far more concerned with poll numbers and focus groups than with sticking to what they actually believe in. It's singularly depressing.
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Loyalty\nreliability\nstrength of your convictions
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Yep! \n\nAnd I do a mixed bag in voting.... I usually go for canadites I feel are doing a good job or support things I believe in (not just Blue vs. Red).
920004
I agree -- but it seems like the only way some people can win is by bringing someone else down instead of telling me what changes THEY will make.  I admit, if another candidate did something unethical or consistently votes a certain way, I'd like to know, but I can do my own research with a lot less bias.