I evaluate them on a case by case basis. Luckily for me, my congressman and Senators are very conservative and stick to their core beliefs so my job is quite easy when I walk in that voting booth.
BTW, how have you been DOAIJV? I saw that you got in a little skirmish last night on that Bush thread. Hehehe, you're a tough ol' babe.
I'm a tough YOUNG babe, oldvike!!
Heck, my dad called Iwo Jima a "skirmish" - see any scratches on me? ; )