Posted by: Jen | January 28, 2008

I am a swing voter.

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I am a swing voter. I watch debates for both parties, and I’m cheering for a favorite on both sides of the aisle. I’m interested in issues, but I’m wary of campaign promises that may never be fulfilled. I think the integrity and honesty with which the presidential candidates are campaigning is a good indication of how much of those qualities they will bring to the office, and that is as important to me as anything. My support for one party over the other hinges completely on the results of the party nominations.

The community I collaborate with on the NYC Moms Blog, Silicon Valley Moms Blog, Chicago Moms Blog, and DC Metro Moms Blog, has posted an open letter requesting a meeting with candidates in this race. Post in the comments section any questions you would like me to ask if we arrange a face-to-face meeting or a conference call with the candidates. Has anyone won your support, or are you undecided? What issues are the most important to you in this race?

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Hey Jen, I hope all is well in NYC.

I’m a swing voter too. On the Republican side, I think that I’d be ok with Romney, even though he’s an empty suit. After 8 years of ideology, “from the gut” leadership, I think a managerial type without any big ideas of his own would be just fine.

I like McCain’s attitude on spending, but he obviously doesn’t know a thing about the economy and doesn’t care to, and doesn’t really believe in free speech.

As for the Democrats, I’m torn between Hillary, who I think will be the most effective in pushing for good national healthcare (which despite my stong libertarian instinct, I’m for) and Obama, just because if he really could move everyone past the politics of personal destruction, it would be good for the country.

How about you, who are your favorites?

By: Tim Wormus on January 28, 2008
at 3:52 pm

Well my dear, I think we all know where I stand on this issue and have for the past year or so. I need to be inspired, I think the whole country could use some inspiration and a leader that they feel they can actually follow b/c they believe he is not “politics as usual.” My only fear is that it will be a Clinton and Romney option–that leaves me confused and headed for Canada.

By: Amy B on January 28, 2008
at 6:53 pm

I hope Obama wins the Democratic nomination. I think all of this red state/blue state nonsense is bad for the country, and having someone who can unite people across party lines the way does could be healing for the nation. It builds my trust that he will practice a different kind of politics when he runs a different kind of campaign, and I think he will be effective at getting more done through bipartisan collaboration than his opponents.

I will not vote for Clinton under any circumstances. I simply do not trust her. The Sopranos spoof that she and her husband made hit too close to home for me. I agree that she, more than any of the Republican candidates, is the one person who can unite the Republican party.

McCain’s experience draws me in the areas of foreign policy, the war in Iraq and torture. Those are important issues for me. Huckabee lost me when he started talking about changing the Constitution.

By: Jen on January 29, 2008
at 9:55 am

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