I'm really torn here, as it might come down to me voting for a Republican, much as I fear another 4 years of Bush politics. But I'm dismayed about the Democratic options, much as I tend to lean a little left, though I am through and through an Independent. I cannot and will not support Mike Huckabee or Ron Paul, as they are far too radical to fit ANYWHERE in my realm of values. So that leaves John McCain and Mitt Romney.
I've known a few Mormons, and they've always struck me as being honest people.
But politics corrupts all, regardless of religion. So that's a non-issue. McCain's got a deal-breaker or two on his side. I don't care so much about campaign finance reform when it comes to deciding who to vote for, there are many more important issues to consider first. But his whole stance on immigration and amnesty is a MAJOR deal breaker for me. It affects our economy AND our national security.
Mitt Romney on the other hand, I don't really even know enough about his positions to say yes or no. But McCain is really pushing me towards Romney, but there are twists, as you'll see on the Democrats.
Democrats:
This one is short, sweet, and to the point. If Hillary Clinton wins, I will vote for ANY Republican. She will thrash our beloved Constitution, and with a Democrat-controlled congress, she could get her way easier than any Republican could. I would be sweating bullets in the hypothetical (but near impossible) situation of a Clinton vs Paul general election, as they are both so radical. So there leaves Obama.
Clinton and Obama are so similar it's scary, but at least Obama has his universal health care only for the kids. This is the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. We have something given to us back in 1776 that NO ONE can take away: FREEDOM. Freedom to choose. Freedom to reject. Freedom to spend. Freedom to not spend.
Hillary came out this week in support of garnishing wages if she gets her universal health care into law!!!!!!! WTF?!? If we were talking about adults not paying for their children to have insurance, I could (albeit, reluctantly) go along with it. But we're talking about voting-age, drinking-age, combat-age adults who are mature enough to decide whether or not they want and/or can afford health insurance. The last thing we need is big brother (aka the government) making choices for me. So reluctantly, Obama becomes the candidate on the Democratic side for me.
Overall:
Clinton vs Romney - Romney
Clinton vs McCain - McCain
Clinton vs Huckabee - ?
Obama vs McCain - Obama
Obama vs Romney - ?
Obama vs. Huckabee - Obama
Clinton vs Huckabee - forced health care vs 25% "consumption tax" - which evil is less evil? I'm leaning towards Hillary...
Obama vs Romney - my problem is I don't know enough about either to say one way or another.
A vote for Romney is possible, though I would be hesitant to do so. But the chances of me voting for Hillary is slim to nil, in the same category as Ron Paul and Mike Huckabee.
I don't truly think anyone will base their decision on my way of thinking. As a matter of fact, I hope no one does. We each need to decide for ourselves. I'm just giving everyone a glimpse into what makes my brain spin right now and where it MIGHT be spinning. I still have to register for the primary (as technically I'm still not a PA resident yet, holding out in case we were going to move again, but now stuck here). Any thoughts that you my readers may have, both here in the US and internationally, are more than welcome.
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