So why do you vote for the Democrat?

[bluecollar2]

I was just thinking...voting for the Democratic candidate is my version of endorsing the values and belief systems personified by the candidates.

On occasion I've been disappointed, but for the most part the candidates I've voted for support:

The rights of women to earn equal pay for equal work.

The rights of women to make choices regarding their reproductive decisions.

The rights of all men and women to bargain collectively in the workplace

The rights of society to ensure that the justice system is fair.

The rights of individuals to practice their religious beliefs are not Impeded.

The rights of non believers in theism are respected.

The rights of all residents living within the borders are equally enforced, regardless of legal status.

The rights of children to a decent and proper education.

The rights of all residents to adequate and minimal health care are are availanle.


I could go on forever but it just becomes a diatribe...


Looking for a list of reasons that separates us from thrm...

Thanks in advance.

M

[Xipe Totec]

1. Because I'd rather vote for an empath than a sociopath. nt

[DFW]

2. I have a standard answer for that

Why am I a Democrat? Simple: I do not believe that having a different skin color, belief, or income makes one a superior or an inferior being to myself.

[LakeArenal]

3. In addition to the above:

There’s never been on Republican that ever said, consistently, things I believe in.
They might sound bite something that sounds good once in awhile during an election year. But it never is true or is real.

[2naSalit]

6. That's my answer too...nt

[MaryMagdaline]

4. Party of the people

Living wage
Civil rights

[bluecollar2]

7. Thanks

You oppose economic and social Darwinism...

[MaryMagdaline]

22. that

[handmade34]

5. ...

https://democrats.org/where-we-stand/party-platform/preamble/

[bluecollar2]

8. Thanks

But is there a specific reason that rises above the others?

[handmade34]

16. care of the environment

and women's rights

[bluecollar2]

18. Thanks...n/t

[WhiskeyGrinder]

9. Because it tips the scales in my favor for when I do the work that's important to me.

[bluecollar2]

11. Tell us more? N/t

[WhiskeyGrinder]

15. Generally I don't think Democrats are going to do the work that's important to me on their own.

Decarceration, dismantling racist and classist systems, that kind of thing. But they will at treat me with benign neglect or maybe even listen to me, rather than ignore me or actively work against my interests.

[bluecollar2]

17. Thanks...n/t

[SeattleVet]

10. My education...

and my sanity.

Those would be my main reasons.

[bluecollar2]

12. Obviously, but...

There must be one undying principle that is inviolate for you...

[SeattleVet]

19. Basically, just common decency and empathy.

Making denial of science and exploitation of religion into political things to gain support of the gullible just to increase quarterly profits is just evil.

[roamer65]

13. Because my hatred for Repukes is a bottomless pit.

Enuff said.

My voting is retributionary.

[bluecollar2]

14. Perhaps I should rephrase my question...

To a statement instead.....

Perhaps I should have said. I'm a Democrat and vote for Democrats because....

E.g...I don't think that mining in National Parks is a good idea.

[Faux pas]

20. Because we

have empathy and care about our fellow humans, animals, the envoirment and rule of law.

[Laffy Kat]

21. Because it's the kinder of the two parties.

But truly, my heart belongs to Marx.