Confession: I didn't vote straight Democratic. Did you?

[gottaB]

I voted Haggerty (Green Party) for Lieutenant Governor.

[Nite Owl]

1. I voted for K/E

but on the WFP line. (Working Families Party)

Other than that it was straight Dem

[mike_c]

2. Me neither....

Pres & VP: Green
Senate: Dem (Barbara Boxer!)
Rep: Green

[blackcat77]

3. I voted against that DINO Evan Bayh.

I voted for the Liberatarian candidate instead.

[NeoGreen]

4. I voted for Kerry/Edwards a Green, some WFP and NO Pukes. EOM

[Florida_Geek]

5. Will I did vote for a Indep. Nude Bar Owner for

City Council. :evilgrin:

[chascarrillo]

6. One Republican, Sam Reed

He's done a very good job as Sec. of State. A little bit slow on paper receipts, but he did see the light.

I toyed with voting for a third party for Lt. Gov, but ended up voting for Brad Owen, the Dem. The Libertarians just scare me, and I will never vote Green again after 2000.

[raysr]

7. Yes straight

can't trust Repukes anymore, all toe party line.

[fortyfeetunder]

8. One Pug, R Commissioner Public Lands n/t

[SeattleDem]

14. really? I'm curious as to why?

I am so sad to see Cooper losing. Sutherland is a Bush crony. What do you like about him?

(I hope my tone isn't angry or accusing - I really want to understand - thanks)

[AmandaRuth]

9. uh. yes. I. did.

straight. dem.

Have you been paying attention to whats going on out there?

[gottaB]

11. Out where? The West Side?

I favor rapid, intensive development of alternative energy resources, which will pave the way for breaching the dams and facilitate the effort to maintain sustainable fisheries. This is unpopular out here, but I think it's the right way forward.

Haggerty isn't the ideal spokesperson for this perspective, in my view. A more pro-business outlook would be more productive. But I agree with his views on civil rights, on ending the war on drug's racial injustices, and on the Iraq war.

I think Owen's campaign against marijuana is positive--positively silly. I have mixed feelings about what he's done to promote international trade. He should do more to promote the growth of organic farming and the export of organic wines and other products.

I also want to see more better developments in green architecture. Owen has touted his role in one of the MulvannyG2 Shanghai deals, but afaik these are not green building designs, and MulvannyG2 has only a few LEED-certified architects on board.

Owen hasn't totally ignored alternative energy, but he hasn't done enough. My sense is that he's too comfortable with the status quo. That's why I voted Haggerty.

[AmandaRuth]

13. whatever

a vote for a third party gives more power to dark side. Heres to the fundy nation

[gottaB]

15. Beyond good and evil

If you don't want to seriously discuss the contest for Lieutenant Governor, why bother responding?

Owen's party affiliation is not something to be taken for granted. My claim to represent Democratic values, as a voter and a citizen, is stronger than Owen's. Owen has taken conservative positions on social and economic issues, and his participation in civic life suggests to me that his interests lie with an old boy's network of big business cronies and father-knows-best moralists. His record of service has provided ample reasons for a liberal Democrat to withhold support for his candidacy.

I'd be happy to be disabused of my distrust of Owen, if you can show me how he represents the Democratic Party in any substantive way. Otherwise, whatever.

[AmandaRuth]

16. my straight ticket

vote was in itself intended to be a statement. You are right, i didn't seriously want to discuss the race for lieutenant governor. I consider this to be the most important election of my lifetime, not only to elect dems, but to stop the repubs and the rights agenda. For me, a straight dem ticket was the most effective way for me to say that.

[gottaB]

17. I can understand that

peace.

gB

[AmandaRuth]

18. right back at ya

however, i am stuck in the rage stage. x(

[Comadreja]

10. say what you will about polarization

But it sure makes decisions easier. I'm sure few Repukes out here in E. WA voted against the incompetent Doc Hastings.

[lakemonster11]

12. Yes.

I'm never voting for a Republican again---and I'm not voting for a third party's candidate unless I think that I would be just as happy with the Republican candidate as the Democratic candidate.

[Zgrrl]

19. voted D, G and R

I voted Dem for everything but Lt. Gov (voted for Haggerty...I can't stand Brad Owen) and for County Commissioner (in Thurston County) I actually voted for Bill Pilkey (R) instead of Diane Oberquell (D). There! I said it!!!

[bettys boy]

20. Libertarian for LT Gov.

I am a fiscal conservative.

The budget for the LT Gov is $400k. One of the duties is to promote trade, create jobs for Washingtonians.

Brad may be making the trips, but but we are not getting our money's worth from this position.

[geniph]

21. I did, and for a very good reason

I've met every single candidate on the Democratic ticket, spoken with them, respected and liked them.

[raysr]

22. You can't vote for a Repuke

anymore cause they all follow the party evangelical line.