Specter switched parties, now a Democrat...

[Fatman]

I'm ashamed to say I voted for the man. Wait, no I'm not.  I'm ashamed he betrayed my vote.

Toomey!  Specter!
Toomey!  Specter!
Toomey!  Specter!
Toomey!  Specter!
Toomey!  Specter!
Toomey!  Specter!
Toomey!  Specter!
Toomey!  Specter!

That sound you here, dear Arlen, is the sound the voting lever makes as it hits your ass on the way out.

ps, I was major league pissed (not the English meaning, either) when I heard this this morning.

[Hazcat]

Vote for what is right. NOT whoever will win and NOT 'the lesser of two evils'.

The last two stratagies have got us where we are today.

[Rastus]

The question this brings up is: Should you vote in a primary for the candidate who best represents your views but won't win the election, or should you vote for one who is close to your views, but is electable in the general election?...................

I've answered that for myself after nearly 50 years of observation.

The lesser of two evils is still evil.

My 2 cents.

[Overload]

Those replies make sense.

I'm a social liberal, a fiscal Conservative, but 2A is my #1 issue.  In the past, I'd always vote R as the D was anti 2A.  However, here in Colorado we now have pro 2A Dems.  Once 2A isn't an issue with my two candidates, I have to look at other things.  I may look at Govt spending, abortion, death penality, border security, law inforcement, etc.

If I understand the above replies, person (candidate) trumps party?

[Hazcat]

Those replies make sense.

I'm a social liberal, a fiscal Conservative, but 2A is my #1 issue.  In the past, I'd always vote R as the D was anti 2A.  However, here in Colorado we now have pro 2A Dems.  Once 2A isn't an issue with my two candidates, I have to look at other things.  I may look at Govt spending, abortion, death penality, border security, law inforcement, etc.

If I understand the above replies, person (candidate) trumps party?

Yep.

[Sponsor]

[CJS3]

If party did not matter, then why don't conservative Democrates get together with conservative Republicans and oust SanFranNan from the Speaker of the House position? A conservative Democrate is much more preferable, to what is there.

Since actions speak louder than words, how about a little conservatism in action. A conservative coalition taking control of The House of Representitives would go a long way to reestablishing Constitutional rule in this country.

[tombogan03884]

 I fear that with the combination of the stupidity of the electorate and the recent "elevation" of the "hollowman" the time for the ballot box has passed.

[Hazcat]

[quote author=Overload link=topic=6470.msg79055#msg79055 date=1241122705

If I understand the above replies, person (candidate) trumps party?


If party did not matter, then why don't conservative Democrates get together with conservative Republicans and oust SanFranNan from the Speaker of the House position? A conservative Democrate is much more preferable, to what is there.

Since actions speak louder than words, how about a little conservatism in action. A conservative coalition taking control of The House of Representitives would go a long way to reestablishing Constitutional rule in this country.

Beacuse to those in power all that matters is power.  Look how Specter switched to try to keep his power.

[Rastus]

...............If I understand the above replies, person (candidate) trumps party?

Absolutely.