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I consider myself socially liberal and fiscally conservative: keep the government out of my bedroom and my wallet. I've been a registered Dem since the age of 18. Until I wised up (grew up), I voted the straight party line. Nowadays, I vote based on the issue and the candidate.
I have also found it helpful, when deciding on a candidate, to determine what are the "deal-breaker/deal-maker" issues for me. No candidate is going to match up on all of my criteria - so I have to decide where I'm willing to compromise. This year, my number one issue is going to be winning the war on terror. I'll support the candidates that show the most willingness and ability to see it through to a successful conclusion.
Final comment on the two parties: The conservative - liberal split is a smokescreen. Personal and economic liberty are two sides of the same coin. One is meaningless without the other. The two parties splitting them up just enables them to maintain a power duopoly at the expense of the country.
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