October 14, 2008
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I'll be Voting for McCain this November
I'll be voting for John McCain for President this November. Here are a few reasons why...
Open Union BallotsIf you watched the most recent presidential debate, you likely saw an ad afterward featuring 1972 Democratic Presidential candidate George McGovern. In this ad, McGovern strongly disagrees with Obama's support of the Employee Free Choice Act. Many in Washington, including McGovern, argue that this bill will eliminate secret ballots within Labor Unions (link). I think McCain was wise in voting against this act.
Born Alive Protection Act
In 2001 and 2002 as an Illinois State Senator, Obama voted against different "Born Alive" acts which ultimately were passed both on State and Federal levels (link). These bills were drafted to ensure that abortion survivors were given proper and immediate medical care, as some hospitals were neglecting to do so. Obama voted against these proposals, saying that he would have been "fully in support" of a similar federal bill thatPresident Bush had signed in 2002, because it contained protections forRoe v. Wade. Yet according to factcheck.org, "Obama voted in committee against the 2003 state billthat was nearly identical to the federal act he says he would havesupported" (link).Bipartisanship
I believethat McCain has a history of bipartisanship, as evidenced by his sponsoring of manybipartisan bills such as McCain-Feingold (Campaign Finance Reform),McCain-Kennedy (Immigration Reform) and McCain-Lieberman (ClimateStewardship Act). That being said, the respected National Journal identifiedObama as the "most liberal Senator" in 2007 (link). I think that McCain has a proven track record as both a conservative as well as somebody who tries to reach across the aisle and accomplish things in Washington.
Change
One ofObama's main themes this election is change. Yet I would argue thatthere already has been a significant change in Washington, as theDemocrats took control of both the House and the Senate two years agoand are expected to gain even more seats in November. Hasn't therealready been a significant change in Washington?
Who are you voting for this November?
Comments (10)
you know, i am actually not voting for this election. i think i am too young and too financially dependent on my parents for that. however, if i were to vote.. i would not say who i was voting for
I'm not absolutely sure I am going to vote at all and I think more people that don't know about politics and the candidates actual stances/voting records should abstain as well. People can't solely listen to the media or heresay and make an intelligent decision.
If I had to make a decision today, based on the few facts I have....I'd have to say McCain.
well... i can't vote in the US elections (being Canadian and all... so i vote on a new Prime Minister today), but doesn't the prospect of Sarah Palin scare you in the least? cuz she freaks the bejezus out of me!
I will never find a candidate that meets every conditon I have so if I prioritize the things that are important to me I will 99.9% of the time vote for a Republican. There are definitely things I care about that seem to be more "Democrat" such as the environment (my family has recycled since the 70s and I'm sure before), caring for the poor, and against capital punishment. There are things that seem more "Democrat" such as their views on guns (I am not educated on this standpoint, but I have a healthy fear of guns, and would want them better watched and controlled.) However...
If I do not have the right to live when I am in my mother's womb, the other issues are moot.
I am a one issue voter when it comes to abortion. I am 100% Pro-Life, and cannot vote for a candidate that does not share my views.
@Fargs - I'm mostly with you and mostly vote Republican. Thanks for the feedback! Pete
@RamblingAngels - haha nice. To each his own.
@mitztaken1 - True it is hard to find truth from so many media outlets that sometimes seem like an echo chamber. Thanks for the feedback! Pete
@cokeaddict - I don't think Palin is experienced enough but since she's not the main person running I don't have a huge problem with it. I also think Obama lacks experience, and being an Illinoisan I have some problems with some of the decisions he's made for our State. Of course nobody's perfect and I'll respect him as president if he wins, but I just really don't think Illinois has been heading in the right direction, especially since I'm in the nonprofit inudstry here and we are WAY underfunded. I think we're 50th out of 50 States now and our Democratic system hasn't fought for us like they promised. Thanks for the feedback! Pete
@Fargs - You sound like you belong in the Green Party. I'm in the Green Party.
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