Barring anything crazy happening, like Kucinich getting the Democratic nomination, I will vote for the Democrat. (Hoping it is Kerry)
I generally vote Democratic, but I have voted for Republicans as well (Bush '88, McCain for Senate several times).
I look for someone who's views are similar to mine, but they must also be someone who I think can get things done.
I sincerely hope the President Bush does not get reelected. I have serious concerns regarding his domestic, environmental and economic policies and I do not believe in the docrine of preemption. I truly feel that if there had been no 9/11, Bush would be in serious trouble. He did handle the attack and ensuing invation of Afganistan well, but he rushed into Iraq before we were done in Afganistan.
I feel very stongly about health-care issues, I think this is the next big problem we are going to have to face. I also would like to see us really address the immigration/border issues and obviously the U.S. is the only remaining super power, so our handling of foreign policy is a vital concern for me.
If I had my choice, yes, I would prefer someone with a sense of humor. That, however, would not be a major factor in my decision. Although, likable people tend to have an easier time getting elected.
I really don't care if the person is black, white, blue or green. Nor do I care if it is a man, woman, hermaphrodite(sp?) gay or strait. Can they do the job, do they have good ideas?
I think that a person's religion will inevitably have an effect on their decisions, but I would be concerned if they made their decisions based upon their religion. I am not concerned if my President is religious or not. I do not care if he or she believes in God or not.
Let's all hope for a vigorous election this year, were ideas and solutions are discussed and mudslinging is at a minimum.
