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Originally Posted by shakran
But the door swings both ways. We don't want a candidate who, for instance, says "I (hate/love) abortion and I'm gonna find a way to make it (legal/illegal) even if it means fudging my interpretation of the constitution a little."
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But by asking about their views on certain issues, you aren't really finding out if they will fudge their votes to fit their views. Instead of voting for the most qualified individual, you are just voting for people who side with you on issues. Which goes back to the seeming futility of the advise and consent practice.