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They vote for Democrats because they're mad at Republicans. Two years later, they vote for Republicans because they're mad at Democrats. Two years from now, they'll vote for Democrats because they're mad at Republicans again.
And then these are the "undecided voters" that candidates have to spend a lot of resources on every two years.
Well the voters that switch parties, probably are from states that have closed primaries so they cna't be Independent if they want to vote in a primary. People like that I consider to be Independents for all intents and purposes. If it weren't for them, the elections would be boring, IMO
That's the problem with Indies. They really don't have core values they adhere to.
Yes, independents. You'll see them on TV during the last few days of every election cycle, and we're supposed to find them interesting. Even with a contrast like Bush versus Kerry, you'll hear them saying, "Oh, I just can't decide. They're so much alike."
Yes, independents. You'll see them on TV during the last few days of every election cycle, and we're supposed to find them interesting. Even with a contrast like Kerry versus Bush, you'll hear them saying, "Oh, I just can't decide. They're so much alike."
Guess their tinfoil hats are malfunctioning. How dare they say that both parties are the same!
the OP question is a bit screwed-up to begin with. " political party or philosophy " ...... neither party absolutely represents my personal philosophy.
i try and prioritize what i feel is important at any given voting cycle at cast my vote for the person that i feel will most likely achieve that goal regardless to party.
To me the only difference betwen both parties are social issues. But both are corporate whores, and fiscal socialists. I wish the GOP was true to their roots and be fiscal libertarians and kick the Fed to the curb.
They vote for Democrats because they're mad at Republicans. Two years later, they vote for Republicans because they're mad at Democrats. Two years from now, they'll vote for Democrats because they're mad at Republicans again.
And then these are the "undecided voters" that candidates have to spend a lot of resources on every two years.
What do the parties do to encourage loyalty? The Democrats have their Blue Dogs and the Republicans have their Mike Castle and Olympia Snowe type people that do not appeal to the bases and frequently vote against the party.
Why should a liberal Democrat vote for a Blue Dog? What is the difference between a conservative Republican and a Blue Dog voting wise? There is not a great deal of difference. Why should a conservative Republican vote for Mike Castle? What difference will there be between a liberal Democrat and a Republican that votes with the Democrats most of the time?
The party hacks who worry about electability do not realize that people want candidates that share their philosophy. Two candidates that have the same or similar philosophy do not appeal to everyone. If you want party loyalty, have a party that stands up consistently for a philosophy and does not cater to electability. Why should I care which party wins if my candidate will note vote in Congress the way I want to? Why should I care which party has a majority in Congress? I only care about my philosophy and viewpoints having a majority. I could give a crap which party has those people.
That's the problem with Indies. They really don't have core values they adhere to.
They're waiting to see who their favorite uninformed celebrity is paid to support.
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