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In reply to the discussion: Imagine This: 80% of Democrats Go to the Polls in November, 2014. [View all]MineralMan
(146,288 posts)For me, there are numerous issues. I will vote for a candidate who represents progressive movement in many areas, even when a particular issue is one we might disagree about. When the alternative is a Republican who will certainly vote against my beliefs in almost every area, I will enthusiastically vote for a candidate who will vote in ways that have my approval, even if not in every area.
Normally, we have two viable choices. I've rarely seen a candidate who agrees with me on every issue. I don't expect to. I vote because my vote makes a difference in many areas.
To get better candidates, overall, I participate in the process of selecting, endorsing, and voting for the best candidate in the primary elections. In November, I vote for the best available candidate who can win. I never skip an election and always vote for the best candidate. That candidate is almost always a Democrat. The only time I will vote for a third party is when the Democrat has absolutely no chance to win. I will never vote for a Republican. But I will always vote. Every election. Every time.