I used to be a staunch Republican. I was young and idealistic so cut me some slack. When I discovered libertarianism in the 80's and read stuff by Ron Paul it altered my views somewhat.
It is difficult to say the least going into the polls as a one issue voter.
You don't hear much about a candidates position unless you have a good memory, read the newspaper and watch the news. You might catch a politician stepping on his or her figuarative d*** regarding the gun control issue.
The American rifleman magazine sends out a customized election issue which grades many of the candidates in your particular zip code
Then there is the letter writing to your local elected officials.. if they respond
then they will send you a form letter about being tough on crime blah blah yeah whatever.
So you are at the polling place what do you do?
1st I pick everyone who is an incumbant who has voted against gun control.
2nd When there is someone I don't know I pick the Republican because I know I can put pressure on them. Since more gun control is a major platform of the Dems I always vote against unless I know for sure they have a proven track record.
3rd I pick Libertarians for small offices that are winnable. (don't yell at me)
4th Anyone left over gets the coin toss, usually when its a Democrat vs a Democrat. If possible I will leave it blank.
I don't want to open a can of worms... but I have to ask how do you guys do it?
It is difficult to say the least going into the polls as a one issue voter.
You don't hear much about a candidates position unless you have a good memory, read the newspaper and watch the news. You might catch a politician stepping on his or her figuarative d*** regarding the gun control issue.
The American rifleman magazine sends out a customized election issue which grades many of the candidates in your particular zip code
Then there is the letter writing to your local elected officials.. if they respond
then they will send you a form letter about being tough on crime blah blah yeah whatever.
So you are at the polling place what do you do?
1st I pick everyone who is an incumbant who has voted against gun control.
2nd When there is someone I don't know I pick the Republican because I know I can put pressure on them. Since more gun control is a major platform of the Dems I always vote against unless I know for sure they have a proven track record.
3rd I pick Libertarians for small offices that are winnable. (don't yell at me)
4th Anyone left over gets the coin toss, usually when its a Democrat vs a Democrat. If possible I will leave it blank.
I don't want to open a can of worms... but I have to ask how do you guys do it?