Originally Posted by Throwby  One major difference between the candidates is we know that Obama and Hillary will appoint judicial activists to the courts. This is an often overlooked but singularly important responsibility of the POTUS. Choosing not to vote is your privilege but it's pretty much like voting third party; it makes a statement only to oneself. |
Earl Warren (liberal)............... appointed by Eisenhower
Byron White (conservative).... appointed by Kennedy
William Breenen (liberal)......... appointed by Nixon
David Souter (liberal)............. appointed by Bush Sr.
I could go on here, but you get the point. While I seriously doubt that either Hillary or Obasma would appoint a conservative, I have absolutely no confidence in McCain not to appoint another liberal.
I respectfully disagree with your last point. If I DO vote, the party may assume that I'm one of those who approves of our candidate. But when I dont then they know I dont approve.
I'd rather wish I had voted for him than wish I hadnt.