[Arizona Carolyn]

I have voted in every election since I was old enough to vote, including all primaries as well as State and local elections... I also don't believe in sending a message to 'teach a lesson' and one time in my life I erred and voted for Perot and will never repeat that mistake again. A vote for third party is a vote for the other side.

[TAdams8591]

When I decide NOT to vote for someone, it's not to send them a message but to get rid of them. I am not interested in teaching them lessons, but am interested in nominating better candidates.

There are other ways to send messages, such as calling their office and telling them what you think directly,and/ or refusing to donate.

I have infrequently voted for less important candidates who were not Republican. However, I generally vote for the Republican NOT because they have an R after their name, but because they are usually the more conservative AND viable candidate who most closely shares my views.