can you vote a mix of republican and democrats? or do you have to vote straight for one party?
953743
You can scatter your votes, I usually do.  I vote by issue, being middle class, and not a globalist.  We don't have a party of our own.   \n\nYet.
966531
oh wow!  There are 2 major parties in the United States. Democrats and Republicans. Some democrats, well usually most, no offence, can be liberals. Sometimes, they are liberals. Republicans are representated by an elephant. Go to the national republican or national democrat websites to learn about their history and facts. It is pretty interesting.
384311
Neither, I'm an independent who votes for the man or woman running for office, regardless of party affiliation. I've found this takes a little more time and research divining the candidates real political stance, but usually it's time well worth it, because you really know who you're voting for, not just the party some candidates seem to hide behind.
1362
The umm, we can go either way party, kinda like the Democrats of the US
881255
I am registered as Independent, but I will vote more towards Republican than Democrat.
691269
This is a thorny issue.  The Democrats and Republicans seem to be very non-responsive to their constituencies.  It seems that the goal of both parties is simply to get re-elected.\n\nOn the other side, I lived in Germany for almost 10 years, and I can say that having multiple parties seems to lead to weak, ineffective governments.\n\nLooking at the the two options it seems that our choice is "six of one, a half dozen of the other".\n\nIf anyone has a plan, let me know.
440853
you have to be a democrat.who else would think that it's possible to balance a defecit?whatever that is.
607660
There are many other parties out there. Besides, in reality we only have one party in the spotlight. Republicrates. There is no difference between the Republican Party and the Democrates. \n\nThere are the Libertarians, the Constitutionalists, Socialist, Green Party, the Communist Party....the list goes on and on. \n\nIt isn't true that no other party can be voted in. People just need to have the guts and faith that their vote does count. Both the Libertarian Party and the Constitution Party saw HUGE increases in their votes during the last several presidential elections. It can happen. \n\nOne thing I think we need to remember is that the executive branch is not the be all and end all of government. We need to focus on who is in Congress....that's where it matters most.
1068746
There are two meanings here.  One democratic means we vote to decide policy the other is the "democratic party" which has a certain set of values it expouses that are different from that of the other dominant political party the "republican party".
912949
1. What was the last election in which you voted? Why did you vote?  I voted in this past November election, and I did because I ALWAYS vote.\n\n2. Were you satisfied with the voting choices in the election?  Somewhat.  Though my local election didn't go as I'd hoped, I'm happy with the Democrats in Congress.\n\n3. In what party do you align yourself?  Democratic.\n\n4. Does party selection influence your vote? If so, to what extent?  Yes it does---I'd NEVER vote Republican.  \n\n5. Please list/explain 3 key issues that link you to the party you claim.  1) They're NOT Republicans.....\n\n6. What do you think are the 3 most important issues facing voters today? (examples can include abortion, homeland security, international trade, stem cell research, environment, etc.)  The war, human rights (same-sex marriage & women's rights), and yes, the environment.\n\n\n7. Please list/explain 3 issues you think the other party has gotten wrong.  1)  Using "Christianity" and "good morals" as a save-all, 2) Trying to ban same-sex marriages (human rights-hello?), 3) EVERYTHING.\n\n22 \nFemale\nJunior in college (journalism)\nNon-religious\nOffice clerk
561139
I vote for the lesser of two evils. It is such a shame that every serios issue in this country and the world is overshawdowed by "Democrat vs Republican".\n\nWHO CARES WHAT POLITCAL PARTY YOU ARE! Vote for the right choice. There's alot more views in this country than just two of them. This country wasn't even founded by a "Democrat" or "Republican"
834322
You can't tell that just from these elections.  It depends on who is running and what their policies are.  I personally, don't care what someone is, democrat, or republic....I vote for who I agree with the most.  If that happens to be a democrat, then I vote democrat....if it happens to be a republican, then I vote republican....
104620
I consider myself to be a TRUE republican, and I make it a point to vote every four years for our president. I did vote for Bush and would vote for him again. All my years of voting, I have never voted democratic and don't feel that I ever would. My view on most democrats is that they work too hard to give our hard earned dollars to welfare recipients. I realize there are many women who will need welfare assistance to get on their feet, and that's fine, but there needs to be a limit on how long and how much they can receive. I promise to vote at the next presidential elections.
929597
Both do. If you do not follow the party line you get no help for something you want for your home people. The Dem's follow the Dem leadership & the repubs follow theirs. We have no independent people in washington any more. I am old enough to remember Barry Goldwater. He use to say. " I dont care who came up with the idea, If it is good I will vote for it And to hell with the party" I wish we had more people like him now but both parties would make sure you never heard from them.
1076088
I will vote because I always do, however, I am hoping that the next presidential election actually has some worthy selections.  I have been voting AGAINST people and not for people for the last 6 years.  And the only reason the Republicans keep winning is because the Democrats can't decide where they stand on everything.  Which is why we need more than two parties in this country!!
992451
I am a registered democrat not a socialist. I am in favor of a balanced budget and less interference into our personal lives. I also favor states rights. In Oregon we passed (voter referendum) legalized assisted suicide and medical marijuana. Both are under attack by a republican led government. These used to be republican and conservative causes. They are not any  more. This is why I vote democratic. I used to vote republican. If I thought the libertarian party had a chance I would be a libertarian. The democratic party is the lesser of the two evils. I don't care about saving stem cells, abortion or the evils of gay marriage. I do care about health care, education, and a strong economy that provides jobs with living wages. If the republican party can offer this and stay out of our bedrooms, I'll vote republican.
844213
Yes, I voted all Republicans in the past and I will in the future and I will only vote Democrat if the candidate comes from the same city I reside in even if it is for the Presidency of the United States of America and even if I disagree with the Liberal Agenda, I will vote for them because we reside in the same town.