Does anyone else find this Democrat offensive?

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Originally Posted by d-ray657

I'm not completely following here, but I'll try.

Are you suggesting that party politics is about ideology, but that electoral politics is not? We might be close to agreement. Most in a party will share a similar ideology - to a greater of lesser degree depending on the party. Because most voters are affiliated with a party, I would suggest that most voters vote on the basis of ideology.

However, it is the 20-30% who aren't affiliated with a party who more often than not decide elections. I would expect that ideology is less important to that portion of the electorate.

Two things I don't understand: How much do you distinguish between agenda and ideology? I don't see a lot of difference. Next, are you suggesting that voters should rely more on experience and agenda (perhaps including ideology) than they do on the ability to communicate and/or charisma? As a general rule, I would agree with that too.

For me, Ideology/agenda are the most important factors to consider in casting a vote. It just makes sense to consider a candidate's ideas about the proper role of government before placing him or her in that government. (The ability to lead and communicate are also important, because an unrealized ideology doesn't do anyone much good.)

Regards,

D-Ray

The problem with working and posting is...you tend to mince words.
I'll go with your response.