Voter Polling...according to RallyPoint

LTC Jason Strickland — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 06:46:39 -0500

Let's do some unscientific exit polling and see how the 400,000+ demographic group we call RallyPoint votes today. It's a simple poll to generally see which way you cast your ballot.
Tomorrow we'll know how much we are a force to be reckoned with - and if SFC Mark Merino and SSG V. Michelle Woods should be our first ticket for 2016!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 6:53 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 06:53:23 -0500

I did not vote straight party. I believe voting for individual not necessarily the party.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 7:05 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 07:05:22 -0500

Like LTC Private RallyPoint Member, I did not vote straight party, but pretty close. I chose a couple candidates who were not part of "my" party.

Response by SPC James Mcneil made Nov 4 at 2014 7:25 AM

SPC James Mcneil — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 07:25:43 -0500

While I identify with the GOP's platform, I am not naive enough to believe that the candidates actually do the things they say they do or the things their party does. Republicans and Democrats are nothing more than two sides of the same coin these days, so I do my own research. Yes, it's time consuming, but it works.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 7:44 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 07:44:59 -0500

I typically in years past voted straight party democrat, but could not in good conscious do that this time. Too many issues that I do not agree with the party on to blindly vote. That is why I like voting in Virginia, you don't have to declare a party like in some states.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Nov 4 at 2014 7:59 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 07:59:44 -0500

I am registered as a republican and generally side more closely with that platform, but like many others have mentioned, I don't necessarily vote straight party lines.

Response by MAJ Dallas D. made Nov 4 at 2014 8:03 AM

MAJ Dallas D. — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 08:03:34 -0500

How about adding Libertarian instead of other!!! We are a force and we will continue to grow. There is no longer any difference between the R's or the D's they are all about power, money and control.

But I still never vote along a party line, I vote the issues and who I believe will stand for what I believe in.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 8:08 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 08:08:19 -0500

Looks like the Republicans are giving us the middle finger.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 8:12 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 08:12:02 -0500

While I may lean a certain direction on the political spectrum, I vote for the person/issue I believe best meets my requirements and thinks like me.

Response by MAJ Dallas D. made Nov 4 at 2014 8:25 AM

MAJ Dallas D. — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 08:25:26 -0500

Why your Libertarian vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4, is worth 100 times the other guy's vote

Political leverage! Libertarian Party candidates have it in 2014 — IF YOU VOTE Libertarian.

Why? Unlike the Democratic and Republican candidates, our Libertarian Party candidates for public office have one rock-solid issue — and a clear, powerful message.

Our rock-solid issue: To dramatically expand and advance individual liberty in America.

Our clear, powerful message: Vote for us, elect us, and we will do everything we can to dramatically roll back today's Big Government. To dramatically shrink the size, power, authority, responsibility, taxes, and spending of federal, state, and local Big Government.

Voting Libertarian is voting to give people back their own lives. Their own choices. Their own destinies.

The news media is covering more Libertarian Party candidates more often than ever before.

Because voters are looking us over.

Because 18- to 35-year-old voters are voting for Libertarian Party candidates in higher and higher numbers.

Because the Libertarian Party issues and proposals are the growing choice of a new, young generation.

Because this young generation of voters is talking about us and our government-shrinking, liberty-expanding issues — with their friends and families.

Your vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4, for our Libertarian Party candidates turns up the volume of the word of mouth.

Your vote is seen and talked about by Republican and Democratic Party activists and operatives.

AND by the election night news reporters. AND by the post-election news analysts. ESPECIALLY those on the Internet, in new media.

Your vote may well have 100 times the impact of each vote cast for a Democratic or Republican candidate.

It just might attract more and more voters to the Libertarian Party — to the Libertarian alternative — in 2015 and 2016. And get us closer to the Libertarian tipping point.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Nov 4 at 2014 8:29 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 08:29:19 -0500

Usually a mix and match voter. Usually vote for a Republican or two but voted yesterday a Straight Democratic Ticket.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 8:32 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 08:32:37 -0500

I voted Republican, but often I will vote Libertarian if they happen to be on the ballot.

Response by SSG Tim Everett made Nov 4 at 2014 9:17 AM

SSG Tim Everett — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 09:17:37 -0500

I chose independent, because I never vote according to party lines and neither the Republican party nor the Democrat party really represent me or speak for me. All that being said, I'll vote for a Republican candidate just as quickly as a Democrat candidate (or really, any other party that doesn't suck major wang), provided their platform matches what I think is best for my interpretation of America.

We really need more than two major parties. Seriously.

Response by SSG Robin Rushlo made Nov 4 at 2014 9:33 AM

SSG Robin Rushlo — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 09:33:19 -0500

VOTE TODAY

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 10:11 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 10:11:27 -0500

Republicans and democrats are going to screw this up equally. I vote with the Constitutionalists. If you don t know who they are, read up on Mark Levin.

Response by SGT Michael Glenn made Nov 4 at 2014 10:17 AM

SGT Michael Glenn — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 10:17:54 -0500

Is Mickey mouse running this time around????

Response by PO2 Steven Erickson made Nov 4 at 2014 10:23 AM

PO2 Steven Erickson — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 10:23:25 -0500

Generally... As I age I lean more towards anyone who wants to limit / restore government to a previous status (yes, I'm delusional...)

Response by SSG John Erny made Nov 4 at 2014 10:25 AM

SSG John Erny — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 10:25:05 -0500

I can not support the Democrats, they do not respect the constitution

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 11:26 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:26:55 -0500

Constitutionalist

Response by CW2 Joseph Evans made Nov 4 at 2014 11:41 AM

CW2 Joseph Evans — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:41:31 -0500

Keep in mind an Idaho Democrat is still more Republican than a Republican in most other states.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 11:42 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:42:06 -0500

Im a bit apprehensive to post my sentiment here..but then I thought, if you talk to me for 5 minutes, its not hard to figure out!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 11:47 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:47:15 -0500

No hiding I'm conservative so the Republican Party more often then not falls in my ideology. Lean more toward Tea Party candidates. I would be hard pressed to vote democrat. Independent or libertarian possibly.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 12:00 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 12:00:51 -0500

Constitutionalist... When I read the US Constitution, I see a clear and concise delineation of powers. There is no left or right margins, it's read straight down the middle.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 12:14 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 12:14:45 -0500

If I voted (I cannot vote due to personal reasons that I will not say) I could not say I would be swayed to choose one specific group. The lines are so blurred that it almost seems as there has been a polar shift, where Democrats have started acting more republican and vice-versa. Just my opinion.

Response by Cpl Christopher Allen-Shinn made Nov 4 at 2014 12:42 PM

Cpl Christopher Allen-Shinn — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 12:42:01 -0500

I'd vote for SSG V. Michelle Woods regardless of party affiliation!

Response by PO2 Donald Wright made Nov 4 at 2014 1:06 PM

PO2 Donald Wright — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 13:06:03 -0500

Libertarian, I mostly side with the Republican Party as the Libertarians cant put up a non wacko to run.

Response by Cpl Jason Cox made Nov 4 at 2014 4:22 PM

Cpl Jason Cox — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:22:07 -0500

LIBERATARIAN

Response by SGT Ronald Parkerton made Nov 4 at 2014 7:13 PM

SGT Ronald Parkerton — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 19:13:39 -0500

Libertarian

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 4 at 2014 9:26 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 21:26:53 -0500

RallyPoint Party!

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 4 at 2014 9:26 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 21:26:12 -0500

"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice." - Rush, "Freewill"

Response by PO1 Mike Wolff made Nov 4 at 2014 10:08 PM

PO1 Mike Wolff — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 22:08:10 -0500

On the Virginia ballot in my district, one Libertarian and two Republicans. While I am a registered Republican, I voted for Democrats that were on the ballot here two years ago. I don't vote party lines. I am a citizen with a brain first, and party loyalties are waaaaaaaayyyy down on the list of priorities. I vote for who I feel is the best candidate for the job.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 10:29 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 22:29:20 -0500

I'm still waiting on my absentee ballot from the 2012 and 2013 elections, let alone for this one. Maybe in 2015 I'll finally be at home and be able to go vote like a normal American.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2014 11:42 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 23:42:15 -0500

Libertarian when they had someone running and Constitution Party when they didn't.

No Ds or Rs were voted for.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2014 12:44 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:44:50 -0500

Sir, that's easy. I will always vote for the most conservative person since 99% of the time they have a better idea of true freedom and how to better leave the people to themselves. If you understand the right side of the picture then you'll understand why I am a conservative and vote in such a manner.

Response by SGT(P) Harry Clyde Jr. made Nov 5 at 2014 2:23 AM

SGT(P) Harry Clyde Jr. — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 02:23:34 -0500

Ill probably never hear the end of it and normally dont get into political or religious discusions cause a mind set on these subjects will not change easily if at all but this time I speak how I see it.
I normally vote on the Democrats side of the spectrum and have voted on occasion republican and other. In reality I dont believe in either side. I go for who I dislike the most. Neither side, or any party trying to get into congress right now, believe in whats best for the country.Only the party matters along with money and power. It is no longer about reaching across party lines to get things done. In 2 to 4 years control will shift again. A never ending cycle. Unfortunately thosè who have roamed the capitol halls too long who are out of touch with modern reality will keep getting reelected over younger candidates with fresh ideas who have less money and lobbies to back them. Think about it. Does a candidate or incumbent in their late sixties up to their eighties (Strom Thurman was reelected in his 90s) have any fresh Ideas? A lot of talk is given to give people what they want to hear, they get elected/ reelected then its back to buisiness as usual, not getting anything done.ANY single party in control of congress let alone the presidency added to that control is not a good thing. There is no balance. Either way it seems more and more the politicians are bought in not necessarily voted in. Some are just a waste of space and air and thats with both parties and independents that have been around too long.
Just remember, many of these representatives of the people who have been shouting for a drawdown and looking to change benifits and entitlements while not willing to cut anything they receive are now calling for the military to come back into play with all thats going on in the world right now. ISIS, Ebola etc.
I dont care what party is involved, Democratic, Republican, Libertarian, Green, Constitutional etc. Unless some younger more in touch candidates appear and get backing with fresh ideas, its business as usual.
Now bring on the retorts, positive, negative or other, Im ready.
My 2 bits.

Response by SGT Scott Curtice made Nov 5 at 2014 12:11 PM

SGT Scott Curtice — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 12:11:31 -0500

I'm a registered independent, and voted issue and person for what it or who they are. Happy background checks in Washington state passed, was happen to see local/state minimum wage initiatives pass cause I think that is where that issue needs to be dealt with, knew the senate would go to the GOP, since WWII, every 6th year election of a 2 term President has seen an average of 6 senate seats move from the senate majority party, to the minority party. That's been pretty consistent. In the end, from an individual standpoint, I think I was at a 60% DEM/40% GOP split.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Nov 5 at 2014 1:34 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:34:28 -0500

I'm not overly political, but enjoy a debate on it from time to time. I've noticed on here folks claiming Republicans are better than Democrats, or vice versa, or the Tea Party is better than both, or just that the Tea Party sucks period. In my humble opinion, each of the parties are worthless just the same as 99.999% (not all of them) of those in those seats.
I say this because:
Not one of them have really (if at all) put the American working class (those not in the upper crust) first. When you hear of these fundraising dinners, do you pay attention to the cost of the plates, and the perks given by the amount you pay extra to meet someone who puts their pants on the same way you do.
Notice that if a military member ever spent time degrading another Soldier like we allow politicians to do every election, that Soldier would be considered unprofessional as all hell, but a person who is elected gets a free pass? And they oversee the military? Add to it all those remarks are mostly about nothing?
We have term limits on Presidents, but we have career politicians and when they get the "boot" they don't go far; they turn into lobbyists for some major corporation in DC. Is this fair to the nation? Are they representing US or are they (as usual representing those who make up the 1% of America)? Are we as a nation allowing our freedoms to be used against us in the sense these politicians stay in office based upon the same ol song and dance, in some cases well over 20 years? Yet really have no accountability, and we have no recourse when we know they're screwing up massively?
These same people shut down the government. No matter what side of the isle you're on, it was done, but the kicker was they got paid during the shutdown. How is it the working Joe has to suffer, but these can't? Sure some of them gave some or all of their pay back as a token gesture, but was the shutdown a situation that could've been avoided by ALL sides? But we re-elect those same folks
Many of these same folks have known about the issues with the VA for decades. Did they do anything to fix it then? Any hearings (Bueler....Bueler....)? The VA has plagued troops since it's conception and GEN Shensecki stepped down. Shouldn't those who have been in office do the same since this problem is older that either of the last three presidents? Tammy Duckworth has my respect for being a vet, AND chewing out a VA rep in a viral video.
The ACA was written into law (like it or not), and is the law of the land. If it's the law of the land, why is Congress exempt from using it?
How many congressmen have gone to any college that didn't belong to the Ivy League? I know there are some, but I bet not many. Who was the last president that didn't go to Harvard or any other ivy league school?
We have a new crop of vets voted in. Great news. Will they get railroaded by the current batch of Reps and Senators who have no clue other than CoD what the military is really like?
These are some of my rants in politics and congress in general (Didn't go in on the presidents because they're just as bad as congress). Are there some in DC trying to do the right thing. YES. But the shame is they get swallowed in the BS from those who know the system in and out, control the purse strings, and can easily make them the odd man out. Are there some that truly care beyond the re-election? YES. Are there good folks in any political party YES. Labeling something 100% is wrong, and unreasonable. Are we making our own situation worse by voting in the SAME people who are known to do nothing and get a check for it....IMO yes we are. Are we going to continue to get the same things we've gotten over the last 20+ years yes we are. The only way to correct this is to allow all of them to gracefully leave office, and bring in new blood. With this we'll have a new set of eyes, new ideas, those who can look at the past and use it to shape our future, not be the past and revel in it. Bring US into those halls. Could you imagine a CSM, Chief, SGM or a Master Chief as a ranking member of the committees that oversee the services or VA? It's time to give those in congress a DD214 with a reup code of "Don't come back...ever", a pat on the back, a flag flown over the capitol (hopefully) and the knowledge that those we vote into office represent ALL of America not big anything, just the poor, the middle class, or the rich. I don't want to come off as bitter or disrespectful. I just want some honest change for America, and don't see us getting it with the current crop in all branches in DC.

Response by SSG Tim Everett made Nov 5 at 2014 6:23 PM

SSG Tim Everett — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 18:23:05 -0500

So now that the election is finally over... I did not vote for a single incumbent candidate unless they were Libertarian (there were none). Any time I saw an unopposed candidate, I used the write-in option and wrote myself in, because trolling. Any time I saw a Libertarian candidate, I voted for them if I knew their platforms. I did not vote for a single Republican (all incumbents here in GA), and I voted for one Democrat simply because I knew that person's platform and happened to agree -- it was for a local county commissioner and I'd done my homework ahead of time.

I'll tell you why I did not vote for any single incumbent. Because with a government that has a 10% approval rating, the fact that 90% of them got re-elected is absofuckinglutely ridiculous. I know for a fact that for two years people have bitched and moaned about how awful our government is. Our government has consistently failed to do its job in just about everything, and we re-elect these assclowns? Seriously? Not to mention a Congress that shut down the government JUST LAST YEAR. I weep for our nation and the ignorance that says "But this year will be different!" It's never different, as long as we keep sending the same jokers in to represent us year after year. Wake up.

I'll tell you why I chose to vote the way I did -- because contrary to the retired Major who went around spamming every single reply with "A vote for third-party is a vote for Dems!" and cries of throwing away my vote, it was a little bit rebellion and also: I vote my conscience.

I'd rather stick to my principles than sell out to a party that doesn't represent me or speak for me, that I don't identify with. It's better to be a lone voice in the night than to be silent and let them do what they want. It might just be that your voice draws others together in the darkness.

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Nov 5 at 2014 8:55 PM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 20:55:07 -0500

Just want to say that my vote for my Libertarian candidate was not wasted. Any politician worth anything would be looking at not whether they won or lost, but how many votes they did not get, and ask why.

If I do eventually run for office I will not want to win with 50.0001% without at least knowing why the other %49.9999 was against me. I vote third party, and the two main parties need to start seeing why a small group of voters (that is constantly growing) wants nothing to do with their platform.

Response by SrA Marc Haynes made Nov 5 at 2014 10:08 PM

SrA Marc Haynes — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 22:08:29 -0500

I personally believe that SFC Mark Merino & SSG V. Michelle Woods should be crowned king & queen of RallyPoint.

How do I make there names blue?

Response by 1LT David Moeglein made Nov 6 at 2014 3:07 AM

1LT David Moeglein — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 03:07:36 -0500

Yes, Tea Party, Conservative Republican, or Libertarian.

No RINOs, No Democrats!

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Nov 6 at 2014 3:39 AM

SSG Trevor S. — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 03:39:40 -0500

I know some don't think their vote matters, but consider the extreme closeness of this example in this election (see link, 2nd district). Quite literally your vote may make the difference in the recounts that are going on if you were part of this voting district. Lesson learned, your vote counts. http://www.politico.com/2014-election/results/map/house/arizona/#.VFqKe010yUk

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Response by CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2014 4:45 AM

CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 04:45:00 -0500

I'm just pissed I-594 in Washington state.

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Nov 6 at 2014 7:29 AM

LTC Jason Strickland — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 07:29:31 -0500

Response by MSgt Chris Adams made Nov 6 at 2014 11:47 AM

MSgt Chris Adams — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 11:47:29 -0500

Republican but have no issue with voting for a solid third party candidate. Dems are just way too left for me.

Americans left Europe for a reason, Dems (in my opinion) keep trying to bring the European model stuff here. It is causing those countries to go bankrupt, can't stand the arrogance that makes them feel it will work here.

Response by SPC Chelsea Fernandez made Nov 6 at 2014 6:56 PM

SPC Chelsea Fernandez — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 18:56:42 -0500

Proud to say that I voted democrat and nothing can't persuade my political party view.

Response by 1SG David Niles made Nov 6 at 2014 7:54 PM

1SG David Niles — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 19:54:47 -0500

But I am not strict to the party line, I will vote for whom I think is best, but for the most part, the Republican's merry my own philosophy.

P.S. wouldn't be nice to have a spell checker on Rally Point?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2014 9:45 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 21:45:03 -0500

The ol' donkey!

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Nov 9 at 2014 8:16 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 20:16:19 -0500

Team L

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Feb 8 at 2015 9:44 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 09:44:24 -0500

I'm neither a Demopublican or a Redemocrat, I am an AMERICAN. Today these two parties are too much in bed together. What needs is a multi party ticket where people might have the choice of getting a real person to run. I VOTE FOR THE BEST and hope they will remember who they work for.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made May 7 at 2015 10:38 AM

SrA Edward Vong — Thu, 07 May 2015 10:38:14 -0400

I'm generally a Democratic voter.

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Jun 18 at 2019 9:37 AM

Capt Jeff S. — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:37:43 -0400

I would vote Republican but not for Establishment GOP RINOs. I wish we had listened to the advice of George Washington who advocated that we have NO political parties. And I wish we had heeded Thomas Jefferson’s advice that each generation be responsible for the debt it incurs and not pass it on to future generations. We wouldn’t be in the fiscal mess we are in or dealing with the corruption we’re seeing now — especially in the Democratic Party which has lost its way and embraced Socialism. Frankly, what the DNC supports is 180 out from what Christianity teaches us about morality and individual responsibility and accountability for one’s actions and that there is a negative consequence for acting immorally... I could not stomach looking at myself in the mirror were I to vote Democrat. I might find it in myself to vote for a Libertarian, Constitutionalist, or Independent though.