Politics
My political orientation is independent. I generally vote on the issues and the character of the candidate. I look at data and facts, not pre-spun opinions from the myriad sources where they are available. I can form my own opinions.
I tend not to fit into one silo. I’ve voted for Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. A candidate has to jump through some serious hoops to get my vote. What are some of those hoops?
- Demonstrated integrity
- Relevant experience
- Knowledge of government and how it operates at the level the candidate is running
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and compromise, where necessary, to get things done
- Excellent communications skills
Here’s who won’t get my vote:
- Self-serving politicians
- Candidates that are obligated to special interests
- Candidates who appear to want to make a career out of this office
- Candidates who lack any relevant experience
- Candidates who don’t understand how givernment works (I used to teach high school civics and if I don’t think a candidate could pass my final exam, then they fail on this point)
- Poor communicators
- Idealogues
- Candidates that have been dishonest or been involved in some form of moral turpitude (note: changing one’s position over time does not constitute dishonesty)
It is also my opinion that there are parts of our constitutional structure that are in serious need of updating:
- The electoral college system
- Congressional redistricting
- Term limits for elected and appointed officials (including the judiciary)
- The nature and makeup of the U.S. Senate
With all that in mind, you can take my posts with a grain of salt if you want to. They’re just my opinions.
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