TMI Tuesday: Ballots

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1. I think more favorably about a candidate who has family, such as a spouse and kid(s)? True or False
False. I’ve never really thought that their having a family made any difference.

2. I am more likely to support a candidate who has my same religious beliefs?? True or False
False. I wouldn’t vote for (or against) a candidate based on religious beliefs alone.

3. I am skeptical of anyone running for any type of office if they are devoutly religious.?
a. I agree
b. I somewhat agree
c. I disagree
b. I somewhat agree. If it seems like they’ll put their religion above the law, then I’m skeptical, yes.

4. If a candidate has a sex scandal, I will not vote for them.?
a. True
b. False
b. False. It seems like everyone’s had a sex scandal. It has much more to do with their ideas, plans, etc. than who they’re fucking on the sly.

5. If a candidate was involved in a sex scandal more than a decade ago:?
a. I don’t care, it will not affect my view of the candidate
b. Scandal is scandal, I cannot support that candidate
c. Everyone has sex, sex is not scandalous, I don’t care about a candidate’s sex life?
d. For me to be swayed by a candidate’s sex scandal it would have to be something huge, heinous and against humanity
I’d go for a) and d). It won’t affect my view of the candidate…normally…but if it was something truly that bad, it probably would affect my view.

6. I like when candidates call each other names and get into negative verbal sparring.?
a. Yes – It’s exciting to know the dirt
b. No – It’s a waste of time, I learn nothing about either candidate
b. It can be funny at times, but it really doesn’t address the issues I want to hear about.

7. Do you vote? Why or why not?
Absolutely yes. I’ve voted ever since I’ve been able. I think it’s important, it’s my right, and if I don’t vote then I don’t have a right to bitch about who’s elected. I despise the electoral system for the presidential election, but each vote truly matters at every other level.

8. When it comes to campaign ads, which kind do you respond to:?
a. Negative ads
b. Positive ads
I think probably a) negative, more than positive. Especially if they’re negative and humerous, because I think they catch my attention more.

9. Has a campaign ever swayed your vote?
It has, a few times. For example, I remember seeing one of the candidates for president many years ago, and that rally trip made me realize there was no way in hell I was going to vote for that person. I never changed my opinion of them, and one of the other candidate’s campaigns was so much better that it swayed my vote towards them.

10. Do you pay attention to who placed/paid for the ad?
I never used to, but I do now. I was watching a few the other night, and I looked up the PACs that had made them.

Bonus: Select all that you agree with, select as many or as few as you like.?
a. U.S. Presidential campaign lasts way too long
b. U.S. candidates for President waste a lot of money
c. 2016 U.S. Presidential Race is a steaming pile of poo!
I agree with all 3, although I think c) is a bit mild. The presidential campaign goes on much too long – I was pretty well sick of it months ago. I think it’s crazy how much money it costs to run for president, and that money determines so much in the election. It’s also unfortunate that only 2 parties are given air time and access to the debates – if the candidates who were on the ballot in every state were allowed to debate, I think things might change. And I can’t even be glad after I go, with good conscience, to cast my vote tomorrow, because it won’t really end tomorrow…I suspect things will be bitter, accusatory, and probably worse, no matter which of the candidates win.

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