Voting A Waste Of Time?

[RIJIMMY]

I agree with Big Bo, 100%.
I am indepedndant, but lean convservative and more likely libertarian. Which many times my best bet is the republican party. I would vote for someone regardless of the party they are in if we agree on key issues
To me, a republican stands for:
Strong National Defense
Low taxes, small government
Less Fed Government, More State leadership
Less emphasis on "social" spending or governance.

I can't say thats all repubs or that our current administration is even close

I think McCains stance on Illegal Immigration and past history against tax cuts put him at odds with the conservatives. I dont see him as a conservative repub. If thats what the people want, they've spoken and thats who should represent the party.

[spence]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

I think McCains stance on Illegal Immigration and past history against tax cuts put him at odds with the conservatives.

No, it puts him greatly at odds with the protectionist wing of the Republican party, and somewhat at odds with those who share those feelings.

It aligns him with the President of the United States, who last time I checked won two Republican nominations.

-spence