One must fight for what they believe while at the same time be a realist. Vote for the person closest to your beliefs while still keeping in mind that they must ultimately be electable. Voting for candidate who reflects your views perfectably but doesn't have a chance in he!! of being elected is a wasted vote.
But at least I will be able to hold my head up knowing I didn't vote (again) for someone who won't enforce the existing laws on the books wrt Illegal Immigration.
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Sure, but it's still early on, and it's just the primaries. Reagan came out of nowhere to almost take down Ford in 76, despite the "realist" was for Ford.
Now I probably wouldn't vote 3rd party in the general election, but the threat being there helps prevent Republicans from becoming Democrats.
Right and wrong, and personal responsibility come to mind.
Like all of us, politicians need to be held accountable and take responsibility for their actions. They are not above responsibility.
Should voting for someone based on money, popularity and power be the deciding factor in giving someone a job? I don't think so. Unfortunately this seems to be the norm in todays America, and looking at the results, this is not good.