Will you vote for the Presidential candidate of your choice, even though you may not be of the same party as the Presidential nominee?

SPC Margaret Higgins — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:54:55 -0400

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Aug 20 at 2016 8:57 AM

LTC Jason Strickland — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 08:57:16 -0400

Yikes! Tough question. Let's just say this: I'll be voting for who I believe is the best candidate; however, I don't think that person will win in November.

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Aug 20 at 2016 9:03 AM

CW4 Guy Butler — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 09:03:58 -0400

That's kind of the default setting for Independent...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2016 10:00 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 10:00:33 -0400

I always do!

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Aug 20 at 2016 11:31 AM

CPT Jack Durish — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 11:31:35 -0400

Once upon a time I voted Republican because members of that party generally shared the same principles and ideology that motivate me. No, there was never a perfect candidate (never will be) but voting is a lot like playing horseshoes and tossing hand grenades. Close is close enough. In those halcyon times, I respected the opposition, all opposition, because, even though we didn't share the same solutions, we generally shared the same ideals and goals. None of this is true any more. Take off the blinders and you'll see that little separates George Bush and Barack Obama (except that George Bush is a decent person). Progressivism has crept into the ranks of both parties (Democrats more so than Republicans). So, I have to look at candidates as individuals, not so much as members of a political party. Few come close enough, but still I chose and vote and hope that some fragment of shrapnel defies the laws of physics and I hit close enough to the target.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2016 12:12 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 12:12:07 -0400

I don't have a party affiliation anymore; as CPT Jack Durish said, progressivism has crept into both parties which is why (IMO) we see a more nationalistic candidate like Trump. So, I have to vote for the person but I have found that I cannot in good conscious vote for a Democrat.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2016 12:17 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 12:17:14 -0400

Always have. Don't plan to change.

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Aug 20 at 2016 3:05 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 15:05:21 -0400

This year I once again find that I must vote against someone other than for someone. My vote will go to the person who has the best chance of beating the person who says that religion must change and the Supreme Court is wrong on the 2nd Amendment.

Response by Maj John Bell made Aug 20 at 2016 7:04 PM

Maj John Bell — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 19:04:50 -0400

Hypothetically, yes. Please ask me in again in 2020, I hope there is a candidate of my choice then.

Response by Pat McCracken made Aug 21 at 2016 1:06 AM

Pat McCracken — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 01:06:01 -0400

I will. I have always voted for the candidate I feel will do the best job for the country. I especially consider a candidate's stand on education, military, social security, and taxes.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 22 at 2016 7:17 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 19:17:10 -0400

I never was a Strict Party Loyalist, I used to Vote Mostly Republican with a Few Democrats Now I vote Mostly Democrat with a very Few Republicans. The Only Republican that has any support from me at this Point is Barbara Bollier for State House, She is a Classmate and Friend, Pro-Choice Republican and Dr of Anesthesiology. All the rest of the Republicans now are just Tea Party Fascist Bought and Paid for with Koch Money.