Republican for Obama – Why I voted the way I did.
6 Nov 2008
On November 4th, 2008 History was was made. I am a Rupublican who voted for the winner.
I have been lucky enough to have been able to vote in the last 3 elections. Growing up, I have always been a Republican, not because my parents were, but because my views coincided more closely with that of the Republican party. I also am typically pro-life and pro-defense. Anyway, I voted for George W. Bush in both previous elections. I proudly stood my my votes up until about 2 years ago. The mistakes this nation has made under this administration are not necessarily all W’s fault, but there were things he could have controlled that he didn’t. Going into this election, like most people I was ready for change. I thought that change would come from within the GOP. I always respected John McCain as a maverick and a leader. I voted for him in the primaries and thought he offered America it’s best chance for success in the next 4 years. Then something funny happened. McCain added Sarah Palin to the ticket as his Vice Presidential choice. Even after this I continued to support the Party thinking that maybe they actually knew what they were doing. As the election grew closer, it became apparent to me that the party I love so dearly has lost sight of the American people. The Grand Old Party was ending. Ultimately, my blind loyalty to my party started to fade… and on November 4th I voted for a democrat for the first time – President-elect Barrack Obama.
Hopefully he doesn’t screw this country up even more. I have some MAJOR issues with a lot of his policies including healthcare and certain aspects of abortion, but I hope that he doesn’t have a major opportunity to overhaul these points – it seems like no president ever does. ( I am all for healthcare reform – just against socialized healthcare.. it doesnt work. trust me I know.)
America needs inspiration, a leader who can put more than two sentences together without fumbling over his own words. I leader with passion and poise. Someone who can provide hope to the hopeless and bring America back into a respectful position in the world. Barrack Obama provides these abilities. He will help repair the damaged view the rest of the World has of America. The election of Barrack Obama has shown the Globe that we are just as tired of what has gone on as they are. No longer will America be isolated – and that is necessary for current and future American generations.
On a side note, I voted straight republican down the rest of the ballot. I still am very conservative.. but it really was time for change.
Nov 06, 2008 @ 11:50:45
Wow. Very scary reasoning.
Unless a small filibuster of U.S. Senators or other circumstances prevents it, you have just helped set the cause of the unborn back for decades.
Nov 07, 2008 @ 09:57:34
I am pro-life, I don’t think anything is going to happen during this presidency to change the current situation on that front. I also didn’t agree with Sarah Palin making rape victims pay for their own hospital bills after an assault. Unfortunately, this year there were no clear cut choices. Everything was a shade of gray. I don’t know if I made the right choice, but I did make A choice. I also live in Texas, so my vote wasn’t going to matter anyway. Like I said, other than the president, I voted straight republican across the board.