Who Are You Voting For This Election

[Michael]

I stay far away from discussing politics , on forums, on Facebook or face to face. Some people get sooo heated up over things it worries me. I know who I like and everyone knows who they like, it's hard to change people's perspective, which many individuals try to do. I respect every person's choice and why they make that choice.

I like the differing opinions here and try to see the candidates though others comments.

I think members just stating what they think about the election, without trying to bring down someone else's logic, is positive and constructive.

In this world, it seems like both sides can be right. The opposing factions believe what they want regardless of the others. It depends on who eventually wins, writes the history. Hopefully the winners don't try to rewrite the past. That would be tragic.

[Blackcat31]

I like the differing opinions here and try to see the candidates though others comments.

I think members just stating what they think about the election, without trying to bring down someone else's logic, is positive and constructive.

In this world, it seems like both sides can be right. The opposing factions believe what they want regardless of the others. It depends on who eventually wins, writes the history. Hopefully the winners don't try to rewrite the past. That would be tragic.

I learn far more from discussions among "real" people than I do from debates and published articles in/on media sources.

[Thriftylady]

(I will go back and read the comments after I post, but I didn't want to lose the train of my own thought)

I'm not a citizen... yet. there is a chance I will be by November. if I am, then yes, I'm voting for... well, someone. because I have no right to vote, I try to keep my political agenda to myself. and it actually infuriates me when someone is unhappy with a President or any other authority, but won't vote, even when that someone is allowed (and required, btw) to do so.
I marked my vote in the poll... again, not going to say which one.

Completely agree with this and it is why I always vote. Even when I feel like I am just picking the lessor of two evils, I vote. I have always been irritated about people complaining about politics (in our country or the workplace or the state level or wherever), and don't do what they can to change it, even when that thing is as easy as voting.

[NightOwl]

I've not decided yet....
But am contemplating writing in Disneys Phineas and Ferb on my ballot.

It's got to be either Phineas OR Ferb, lady! You must decide!

[midaycare]

(I will go back and read the comments after I post, but I didn't want to lose the train of my own thought)

I'm not a citizen... yet. there is a chance I will be by November. if I am, then yes, I'm voting for... well, someone. because I have no right to vote, I try to keep my political agenda to myself. and it actually infuriates me when someone is unhappy with a President or any other authority, but won't vote, even when that someone is allowed (and required, btw) to do so.
I marked my vote in the poll... again, not going to say which one.

You get to a point with voter fraud that you start to realize your vote may not actually count.

[Unregistered]

I'm not really interested in voting for any of these candidates. My ideal president would be someone that's really concerned about our planet. This is the only home we have and if we don't start getting serious about taking care of Mother Earth all of the other issues really will not matter. My other issue would be who's looking out for the middle class people. I'm tired of the upper class people getting all of the tax breaks. some of these so called lower class people drive better cars then me, going on trips and to concerts. When I'm done paying taxes, bills and groceries all I have left over is lint in my pocket. With all that being said I'm not going to not vote so I'm gonna go with Sanders. I damn sure won't be voting for Trump because what he said about Mexicans really rubbed me the wrong way. If he feels that way about them how does he feel about other people from ethnic backgrounds. RIP Prince

[NightOwl]

I'm not really interested in voting for any of these candidates. My ideal president would be someone that's really concerned about our planet. This is the only home we have and if we don't start getting serious about taking care of Mother Earth all of the other issues really will not matter. My other issue would be who's looking out for the middle class people. I'm tired of the upper class people getting all of the tax breaks. some of these so called lower class people drive better cars then me, going on trips and to concerts. When I'm done paying taxes, bills and groceries all I have left over is lint in my pocket. With all that being said I'm not going to not vote so I'm gonna go with Sanders. I damn sure won't be voting for Trump because what he said about Mexicans really rubbed me the wrong way. If he feels that way about them how does he feel about other people from ethnic backgrounds. RIP Prince

PREACH IT! Well said.

[sleepinghart]

I am not voting for Clinton solely because she is a woman, she hasn't earned my trust, that's for sure. She should be indicted.

Trump scares the beejesus out of me.

Sanders, although I love his policies, I am concerned about who is going to pay for them.

Cruz is a liar (and a whiner) it's not faaaaaiiiirr. I also disagree with many of his policies.

Kasich has no shot, honestly.

I liked Rubio, but that's not an option now. ::

(^bolding^ by me)
~Kasich has been very confident from the beginning, even after all his losses(not winning any primaries but his home state) he's highly confident that he'll get the nom, and I'm suspicious of that, highly. I think they plan on giving the nomination to Kasich regardless is what I think and have been thinking for awhile. I did read somewhere the other day, I'll link it when I recall where, that Kasich would get the nom nod with Rubio as his running mate.

[Unregistered]

I don't like any of the candidates, but I'm kind of going with whomever I feel is the lesser of evils when I vote in November. I'm in NH and voted for Rubio in the primary, but obviously he's out now. I really only wanted to comment to say I love how respectful everyone has been on this thread so far, sometimes people can get very nasty and vicious with others who disagree with their opinions, civilized debates and arguments are great, one can learn a lot from such spirited discussions, even with those who are on the "other side", I love when people can agree to disagree, and still stay respectful of others' opinions!

[Thriftylady]

I don't like any of the candidates, but I'm kind of going with whomever I feel is the lesser of evils when I vote in November. I'm in NH and voted for Rubio in the primary, but obviously he's out now. I really only wanted to comment to say I love how respectful everyone has been on this thread so far, sometimes people can get very nasty and vicious with others who disagree with their opinions, civilized debates and arguments are great, one can learn a lot from such spirited discussions, even with those who are on the "other side", I love when people can agree to disagree, and still stay respectful of others' opinions!

I agree, but sadly this thread hasn't helped me to like any of them!

[NightOwl]

So, explain this to me. If someone manages to get the required number of delegates, the party is or isn't required to give that person the nom? This is something I'm unclear on.

[Michael]

So, explain this to me. If someone manages to get the required number of delegates, the party is or isn't required to give that person the nom? This is something I'm unclear on.

If a candidate gets the required 1237 delegates they ARE the nominee for the GOP. If someone comes under that number, anything can happen behind close doors. Trump is a negotiator, that may still play well for him but it starts to reek of favoritism for political gain. Its not Trump's rules but like NYC, you have to know how the game works and those in leverage positions will feel the grease.

This is the year that people will get fed up if they feel disenfranchised. Your vote is supposed to be the one thing that matters in a process that gives us very little else. Both parties have their own civil war brewing. It looks like the GOP is heading into the eye of the storm while the DNC may only now realizing that it has bigger problems ahead. Makes for good drama I suppose.

[laundrymom]

It's got to be either Phineas OR Ferb, lady! You must decide!

Ferb for VP. Phineas for Pres. Isabella will make a great First Lady.
Candice for getting everyone Busted and Perry as head of security.

Gracious sakes. I am a child care provider. Aren't I? Lol.

[NightOwl]

If a candidate gets the required 1237 delegates they ARE the nominee for the GOP. If someone comes under that number, anything can happen behind close doors. Trump is a negotiator, that may still play well for him but it starts to reek of favoritism for political gain. Its not Trump's rules but like NYC, you have to know how the game works and those in leverage positions will feel the grease.

This is the year that people will get fed up if they feel disenfranchised. Your vote is supposed to be the one thing that matters in a process that gives us very little else. Both parties have their own civil war brewing. It looks like the GOP is heading into the eye of the storm while the DNC may only now realizing that it has bigger problems ahead. Makes for good drama I suppose.

I gotcha. There's talk flying around about a contested RNC and I wasn't sure why it would be contested if someone got the 1237. I don't know what grounds they think they would have to contest it. 1237 is 1237, no matter how you spin it.

[NightOwl]

Ferb for VP. Phineas for Pres. Isabella will make a great First Lady.
Candice for getting everyone Busted and Perry as head of security.

Gracious sakes. I am a child care provider. Aren't I? Lol.

I do believe you are. Lol. My kids don't get much screen time, but my 7 year old loves this show.

I think I need to change my vote since Bernie likely won't get the nom. My second choice is Fallon/Timberlake.