Convince Me

  • Posted by marcus
  • October 16, 2008

I have followed this presidential campaign for over a year. I’ve watched the debates, I’m familiar with each of the candidate’s platforms and voting records, and I’m still undecided. I’ve got plenty of reasons to not vote for either of them, and intend to note vote for either of them, and right now my intent is to not vote for either of them. Being libertarian minded, I’m considering just voting for Bob Barr, knowing full well he’s not likely to pick up one electoral vote. Before I do that though, I’d like to give my friends and family the opportunity to convince me that I shouldn’t throw my vote away and to vote for either McCain or Obama.

So, convince me. Tell me which of the two candidates you think I should vote for, and why. I want to keep this positive, so don’t bother telling me why I shouldn’t vote for the other guy. In fact, I’d prefer you not even mention the other guy. I may ask questions for clarification, but I’ll avoid arguing any points made.

That’s it, just try to convince me whom I should vote for. I’ll follow up with a post on election day to let everyone know what I decided.

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Canisunis
Posted on:
October 17, 2008 at 2:55 pm

you got me beat. I have had a hard time listening to the real issues between all the name calling. I did research the voting records, and I agree with one of them only 32% of the time,, and the other 38% of the time.. so If I do cast a vote for the 38% one, I will still be dissappointed with his performance 62% of the time??? or at least on 62% of the issues.

The big problem here is that the 38% number is a bit misleading and may make you think that I agree more with that canidate, but in fact, if I weight the issues I have enough knowledge of, and conviction in, the 32% canidate should get my vote.

So,, if you dont mind, I would like to join you in your efforts to be convinced. If any of you have compelling data to persuade please share. Or any tools you may have used to better make your informed decisions.

I really feel like I am given a choice to be dissappointed in my president 62% or 68% of the time. And that kind of feeling does not push me to the polls.

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Michael
Posted on:
October 20, 2008 at 8:43 am

Vote your convictions and push the button for Barr.

Here’s my logic. If the polling is even remotely correct Obama is going to easily win 264 electoral votes. Of the severral states that are polling as a “toss-up” McCain would have to win every single one to get his 271 votes and Obama only needs to take one of those states. (Colorado is not really in play, their 5 electoral votes are not going to be a deal breaker either way.) Georgia is leaning towards McCain.
So here are your options:
1: Vote for Obama to try to tip Georgia towards the Democrat. and Obama wins the national but doesn’t take GA.
2: Vote for McCain and Obama wins the national but doesn’t take GA.
3: Vote for Barr and Obama wins the national but doesn’t take GA.

Knowing your political philosophy I Think you’d sleep better on November 5th knowing that you voted for increased liberty and personal freedom no matter what the final outcome. Even without a win, significant votes for a third party candidates will show the big two that they is a large chunk of the electorate that are unhappy with both of them.

Pick three.