[goodieD]

interesting. I myself have been questioning the idea of a party based system..why not just vote for people who you believe are qualified to lead? Why the hang up on parties? I personally know one democratic state senator who has consistently voted conservatively...i.e. anti abortion, pro-2nd amendment...and have known Republicans who espouse just the opposite of those beliefs.. just by posting this publicly, will I find myself banned? I used to be a Green, and even though a registered Republican, find my beliefs more closely allied with Constitutionalists... is this merely a Republican/Libertarian forum, or are all conservative viewpoints welcome?

[gcruse]

Make that five. :)

[Publius6961]

I myself have been questioning the idea of a party based system..why not just vote for people who you believe are qualified to lead? Why the hang up on parties?

Good question.
I never gave it much weight.
Registered as a Democrat 40+ years ago and voted for democrat presidential exactly twice...

Had tons of fun in the primaries though.