Kim in SouthGa Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I think I might just write my dh in on the ballot...he has a really really big family, and who knows what may happen if they all do the same:D Seriously though, has anyone considered the American Independence Party? I haven't read the whole website, so I apologize in advance if there is anything deemed "hateful"...it certainly is not my intention! I just want to know what ya'll think about AIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 At this point, I'm definitely not voting Obama and I don't think I can vote McCain either. I don't know what I'm going to do as an alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I don't like discussing politics, but I'll respond briefly by saying I'm not voting either Obama or McCain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I'm not voting for either, because I don't vote. It's a matter of conscience for me. (Similar to some Amish and Mennonite beliefs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygirl Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I don't like discussing politics, but I'll respond briefly by saying I'm not voting either Obama or McCain. :iagree: Teresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in SouthGa Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 Ladies, I respect your decision not to discuss your reasoning here, but I am really torn about this. If you wouldn't mind pming me, I would be really appreciative, and promise not to flame...I won't even respond if you don't want me to. I will just read and delete:) thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GVD22 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I am not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 At this point, I'm definitely not voting Obama and I don't think I can vote McCain either. I don't know what I'm going to do as an alternative. :iagree: This is me, as well. I voted for Hillary Clinton in the primary and, quite frankly, do not like Obama and I never have. I also don't like his choice of running mate, it feels like he isn't living up to his many speeches about change. I had some vague thoughts of voting for McCain instead and was waiting to see who he picked. But the more I find out about Palin, the less I feel I can vote for them either. I'm not looking forward to the next few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzf242 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 After seeing Ron Paul in the Republican debates last year, listening to his interviews and speeches, and researching his personal and voting record ..... there is NO WAY way I could vote for either McCain or Obama. Maybe a 3rd party candidate, if I bother going to the polls. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricia Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Neither one for me. Ron Paul gets my vote. Tricia http://www.mommyx12.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyAberlin Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Alan Keyes spoke at one of our homeschool graduations many yrs ago and I really liked him. I'd vote for him. I do like Palin, but I don't like McCain, so I don't know what I'll do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Another Ron Paul voter here. I believe his views are as close to what the Constitution provides for as anyone out there. If the people who are holding their noses and voting for one of the two major parties' candidates would vote for someone else, then we would see real change. I used to feel that my vote was wasted by voting outside of one of the major parties. Now I feel just the opposite - by voting for someone outside of the dems/reps, I'm making my voice heard. And if enough of us would do it, it would be like Horton Hears a Who: We are here! We are here! We are here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I'm not voting for either, because I don't vote. It's a matter of conscience for me. (Similar to some Amish and Mennonite beliefs). :iagree: Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Nobama and No McPain here either. I wish the Constitution Party was on our ballot in TX!! If they are on the ballot in your state, that's who i would suggest. I wanted to write in Ron Paul, but he's not listed as an official write in candidate on the Texas ballot. The ballot would [literally] be thrown away. Alan Keyes is on the ballot, as are a few others. Alan Keyes doesn't have ballot access in enough states to get enough electoral votes, but I might vote for him anyway. i don't agree w/ some of his ideas, but i like his character. I have some issues w/ the Libertarian Party, but i have a few RP guys trying to sway me to vote for Barr :D do a google search for your state + ballot and see who's officially on. In TX, "write-in" only means those who are official candidates but didn't file in time to get their name printed on the ballots, so they will have to be written in. Writing in someone other than a candidate that has officially filed will NOT be counted. happy decision making :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I'm also writing in Ron Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Here...I think I will vote "None of the above" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jugglin'5 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I am a Ron Paul fan, but for the reasons Peek mentioned that is a no go. I can't do Barr if what I read about his personal hypocrisies are true (Can anyone point me to a link that might clear this up for me if you know what issues I am referring to?) I will probably be holding my nose for McCain and hoping he only stays for one term. When my DH gets back in town he may convince me to vote Barr, but it will take some convincing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 IS Ron Paul going to be on the ballot? I mean, can he be, if he's still registered as a Republican? :confused: How can you find out who's going to be on a ballot in one particular state? (Someone mentioned him not being on the Texas ballot and I'm wondering about Virginia? I see ALOT of Ron Paul signs in my area!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 oops-- It seems that since i last looked at the ballot for Texas, Chuck Baldwin is now officially listed as a viable write in, so I guess I'll be voting for him :D besides: "On September 10, 2008, [Ron] Paul confirmed his open endorsement for Baldwin, Barr, McKinney, and Nader at a press conference in Washington D.C" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I may have answered my own question! :) According to the Washington Post, the candidates on the Virginia ballot are Obama, McCain, Ralph Nader (I didn't know he was still running!), and Bob Barr Is this information correct? (I'm google challenged!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I am a Ron Paul fan' date=' but for the reasons Peek mentioned that is a no go. I can't do Barr if what I read about his personal hypocrisies are true (Can anyone point me to a link that might clear this up for me if you know what issues I am referring to?) I will probably be holding my nose for McCain and hoping he only stays for one term. When my DH gets back in town he may convince me to vote Barr, but it will take some convincing.[/quote'] I'm simply not convinced of Barr's personal character, period. He's flipped on almost every major issue of his so he could join the Libertarian party. His three marriages are fact, even if the rest of his personal life is just rumor. you can start w/ his page at wiki and check out their source documents at the bottom. and hsmamainva-- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/upcoming.htm but i'm not sure how they deal with write-ins --elections are a state-by-state issue :) I'd call your county Voter Deputy Registrar and ask them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalypso Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I will write in Ron Paul. I could NEVER vote for Obama or McCain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I think it's very likely that I won't vote for either. I haven't decided yet if I'll be voting for anyone else instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I'm not voting for Obama or McCain. Possibly Constitution party, possibly write in Ron Paul. Right now the political situation is just depressing me, I've been ignoring it lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Yeah, I don't get it. If all the people who say they don't like the two major candidates voted ,there could actually be a chance for a 3rd party to step in. Not to mention the 65% of registered voters that don't vote. What a difference they could make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I wish I knew. I took 2 different polls, and Chuck Baldwin comes up. More research to do. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapphireStitch Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I will possibly only be voting for the other races. I think the Libertarians have made it on the ballot in NC, but I'm pretty sure the Constitution Party has not. We have some very strange strict rules about getting on the ballot. McCain is not an option for me, and neither is Obama...although, of the two, I would prefer Obama to win. So I may just vote in the gubernatorial and senate races this time. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Yeah, I don't get it. If all the people who say they don't like the two major candidates voted ,there could actually be a chance for a 3rd party to step in. Not to mention the 65% of registered voters that don't vote. What a difference they could make. Ron Paul in a recent interview (I think with Wolf Blitzer) said from what he can tell only 16% of voters really are voting *for* a particular candidate...as opposed to just voting the party they usually do, or voting against another party/candidate, etc. This certainly describes how I've voted most of my adult life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peek a Boo Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Yeah, I don't get it. If all the people who say they don't like the two major candidates voted ,there could actually be a chance for a 3rd party to step in. Not to mention the 65% of registered voters that don't vote. What a difference they could make. we actually have 6 candidates w/ viable ballot access in the Presidential Election: McCain Obama Barr Baldwin McKinney Nader http://www.thegreenpapers.com/G08/President-Details.phtml and here's a state-by-state compilation of wite-in requirements to make sure your write in vote actually counts [if you really care... ;) ] http://writein2008.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camy-7 boybarians 1 lady Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I will not vote for Obama, yet I am struggling w/ McCain. Still praying about it. Blessings, Camy (hardcore, card-carrying Republican) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camy-7 boybarians 1 lady Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Nobama? McPain? LOL! Hilarious! I love it. Blessings, Camy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbaby Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I'm voting for most qualified candidate, Kermit the frog.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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