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[lanamariah]

From Kerry Concedes:

"President Bush's decisive margin of victory makes this the first presidential election since 1988 in which the winner received a majority of the popular vote," said [Andrew] Card, referring to the White House victory by Bush's father, President George H.W. Bush. "And in this election, President Bush received more votes than

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[vigokosaru]

Aimee- because I'm trying to understand, if you could, could you explain why you're Republican? You can do so privately. I'm not asking so I can debate with you, or tell you you're wrong- your opinion can't be wrong- but because I don't know any Republicans my own age. I only know Democrats, liberals, and people who could care less about politics.

I'm just looking to understand something that I don't. Not looking to judge, not looking for something to argue over. Just looking for someone who I've come to respect to explain to me the mindset and opinions of someone who votes/leans Republican. I've had the others explained, or lived them. Just looking to broaden my thoughts, and see things from another view.

If you do not want to, I respect that. But I hope you can shed light on this for me. Especially as I'm about to have another four years with a President I do not know how to support.

-Rashida

[lanamariah]

I'm actually a moderate and, had the democratic candidate been Clark or Dean, I would have considered voting for them. My vote was as much a vote AGAINST Kerry as it was a vote for Bush. I don't agree with Kerry's "ideas" and I don't like the way he's a people-pleaser. I like a bit of backbone in a President.

But you asked me why I lean conservatively...basically I have Republican views on all of the big issues: capital punishment, abortion, affirmative action, etc. I'm a moderate because I don't agree with the Republican's viewpoints for religious dealings and gay rights, along with a few other things such as the environment. However, my feelings about the issues I'm for as a Republican are just so strong that they override any liberal leanings I may have on certain topics.

That's about it, really. *shrug* It's just a matter of the big issues.

[vigokosaru]

::nod:: And that makes perfect sense.

Now, see, I wish someone had picked up a vigilante campaign for Dean, to have people write him in. I was discussing that with my roommate this morning at work; I really liked him, as a person and a politician. One of my friends actually ran around New England watching his speechs. He just seemed like someone I could believe in, because he believed in himself ^_^

Thank you for your answer.

-Rashida

[modernsweep]

"had the democratic candidate been Clark"

I really liked Clark. Not that I would have been able to vote anyway... But I really like the man. He's seems to have a good head on his shoulders and would have made a great American leader.

I really need to stop being so childish about politics and actually learn more about different parties. I've learned that over the past few days... Instead of clinging on to ideals of dead rockstars I should find my own "path" if you will.

Anyway, I too am glad to hear your explaination and thanks to Rashida for asking. :) It's always nice to hear what other people think in a non threatening way...

[spamwarrior]

I should point out that Kerry received the second most votes in history, and also that more people voted in this election than any other election in history.

That's one cool bit of this whole thing. Nearly 7 times the outcome of last time. If nothing else we've got that.