But I've known you for almost two decades, so I know that's not where your thoughts originate from.

It was said with a bit of snark, but not really. The major reason is the policy and the things that the politician actively stands up for. (I'd be shocked if you didn't know where this was heading) That policy is on elective abortion. That single topic says so much about the person. So yes, I would rather take a crooked Republican then an honest Democrat. Why? Because eventually the law will catch up with that Republican and they will be pulled. However that honest Democrat will be still in office advocating for, advancing the cause of, and even sometimes funding an action which I see morally reprehensible.

If that one, single topic is what decides how my vote is cast...that's fine. It's my vote to do with as I see fit.

Does this stance excuse the actions of that candidate? Or mitigate it in any way what-so-ever? Absolutely not However like I said, I would rather vote for that individual then the other. Much like this last General Election. I didn't want to go third party. Instead, I cast my vote for the lesser of two candidates which I didn't prefer.

~Jeordam