Can you explain to me why you would vote exclusively along party lines as opposed to researching the platform(s) of front runners and basing your decision on what fits you best at that time?
My father is one who has voted a life-time on the Conservative ticket. He couldn't tell you anything about current issues or what is even going on in the news. But he still casts his vote each election.
I don't get it.
There are others out there who like me have some left-leaning characteristics and also have some right-leaning inclinations. In my life I have voted for all 3 Canadian parties. Not always in support but sometimes as a statement of dissatisfaction with the job a certain Party has done. The one time I voted for our socialist NDP was not a vote for them, but a vote against the Libs and Cons. I was not alone...the NDP got elected!
I know there is a much stronger polarity in the US about politcal alliances, but I don't get this vote a straight party ticket. Things change. People change. Does anyone agree that a person has to roll with the times and make an informed decision after getting familiar with all the issues of the day?
Is it the anti-abortion thing? If you are pro-life, does that portend you to be a GOP'er? Is there no dems who also believe in pro-life? Or how bout gay marriage? Is it only the Dems who back gay marriage? Is there no GOP'ers that back it?
I think my point is that there are people who "pick & choose" what they like/don't like. What they support and don't support. We are niether loyal to Dems or Cons. For me, I look at the issues. I look at the individual who will be representing me and after cross comparing all my options...I will eventually make a decision.
Why does anyone vote a straight party line?