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I didn't vote straight ticket. I'm pretty sure some of my neighbors would have been scandalized. I'm going to reregister as independant.
Very very interesting exit poll question:
Candidate 1 is of your party and supports your political positions, but has been linked with scandals. Candidate 2 is not of your party and holds political positions that you oppose, but is known to be a person of high moral integrity.
What do you do? vote for candidate 1 vote for candidate 2 write in don't vote
I'd like to add an extra caveat. Assume both candidates are equally qualified. What would you do?
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For me, it would depend on the scandal. If it's something like stealing, committing a serious crime, etc., etc., then I would probably not vote or write in. On the other hand, if it's the sort of sensationalist scandal that announces that the candidate's friend's brother's second cousin's neighbor's dog is gay (or is promiscuous, etc., etc.), then I probably would vote for the candidate whose positions agreed with mine.
For me, the first type of scandal demonstrates a disregard for the law. The second type of scandal is just sensationalism designed to horrify people, but in actuality reflects little on how the candidate would do their job in elected office. YMMV, though.
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I'm voting for Kerry in Nebraska. I lived in NY from birth until I was 22, when I moved to CA, and only have been in NE for a couple months, so theres that at least.
Plus my girlfriend, her parents, and my roommate are voting for Kerry as well.
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quote: Candidate 1 is of your party and supports your political positions, but has been linked with scandals. Candidate 2 is not of your party and holds political positions that you oppose, but is known to be a person of high moral integrity.
What do you do?
Good question! I'd most likely vote for Candidate 1. Even if the other guy is honest, he'll honestly go about establishing policies I don't like. Candidate one may be less than honest, but he'll represent my views. Hopefully the press could help keep him honest.
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