Poll: Do You Vote Like Your Parents?

My mom is somewhat of an unconscious feminist and tends to vote on the democratic side, although she's really independent. on the other hand, my dad ALWAYS votes republican (voted for bush's second term, but he's unhappy). My mom supports Hillary, and my dad is for Ron Paul! I'm for Obama, so... neither! Although my political views are definitely more in line with my mother's.

My dad's economically liberal and socially conservative, and I'm the exact opposite.

Okay, politcal issues aside... how cute are those hats?!

Can Dubya even COUNT to 43?

They are totally cute.

I'm not sure if I just misunderstood my parents when growing up. I don't agree with my father on any issues. I have always been a socially liberal person but very economically liberal and always thought my father was the same. Recently, however, I think we are complete opposites. I think we will be voting different this year. Actually, I'm still very undecided.

They look so much alike! Sort of cute.

I disagree on many big issues with my family. I have to remind myself not to get into politics when I'm with them because it gets emotional and frustrating. Just not worth it.

My parents are super duper conservative and I was brainwashed growing up (God is a republican, no?), but I saw the light in college. My dad finally admitted that there weren't weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and maybe the war wasn't such a good idea. He sent an email to me and my like-minded sister. I was SHOCKED!! But still, I'm 99% sure that he helped Huckabee win in Alabama.

I voted "other," because while I think we all share similar values, we don't always agree on candidates or certain issues. Usually my dad and I see eye to eye, but you never can tell with my mom. However, my dad and I are much more interested in politics and the news in general than she is, so that may have something to do with it.

My parents are generally conservative, particularly my dad (and particularly as it relates to race/gender issues and war/military). One of my older brothers used to train me to be a Republican. It wasn't until I met people that were disadvantaged in some way - be it economically or socially - and joined the debate team, thus researching issues extensively, that I realized the error of their views.

I think this can depend on your parents' experiences. For example, I'm first generation American, both my parents immagrated here. That has influenced the way I vote in a HUGE way. I think thats what I'm so passionate about what I believe and why I'll probably never stray from those views because I saw it first hand.

why I'm so passionate... sorry! I need to proofread!!

My parents are independents and they never really told me their views and let me choose for myself. Other than showing me tons of Hayao Miyazaki films, almost all of which are anti-war and/or save-the-environment. We don't really fight about politics, although I'm still undecided between Hillary and Obama, whereas both my parents like Hillary.

What's an "unconscious feminist", skilledatlife4?

I'm in the UK. My stepdad voted for Labour, my mum votes Conservative and I vote Lib Dem. Political discussions get all kinds of heated in our house!

NM, I looked it up!

My political opinions differ a bit from my mother, though we do share a few common beliefs and will likely vote for the same candidate in the upcoming presidential election. She's been fairly moderate for her entire life, and I've always been incredibly liberal. When it comes to social issues (especially GLBT rights), we're generally on the same page but not always.

My political beliefs are definitely closer to what my father's were, though.

My dad was registered independent and never discussed politics and NEVER told us who he voted for - he seemed to dislike all politicians equally.

My mom went for the cutest politician. Then when her vision started failing in her late 20s she had to listen to the issues. Her main concerns were health care and education of her children. I know she was a registered democrat because she was a JFK girl and registered then because she said he was "dreamy". But she voted however she wanted even if it was outside party lines.

I do know that neither parent voted for Reagan either time because I went to the polls with each of them - helping my mom cast her vote because she was disabled and I just stood and watched my dad mark his ballot and he picked John Anderson the first time. My dad's concerns were for a realistic military and defense and he'd would tsk whenever Reagan spoke about defense and the military.

Anyway - they're both dead they have no influence on my voting now and didn't when I registered.My mom died before I ever was old enough to vote. And my dad never asked how I voted only that I did go and vote (we often raced to see who would be the first at the polling place in the morning).

I was more influenced by my registered republican brother-in-law who only registered republican because his mother was on the local RNC committee and would know he wasn't a republican and browbeat him out BUT he always voted democrat. We discussed issues and candidates in detail. Together we researched the issues and candidates to get to the nitty gritty of everything.

My brother-in-law was more of an influence on how I think about politics than my parents. Now he's gone too - so I mentor his sons the way he mentored me.

I think that my political views reflect my upbringing and the values my parents instilled in me, but we get in so many political arguments! We're all anti-war, but that's about it. They're pro-life, I'm pro-minding-my-own-effing-business, I want universal health care and support gay rights, all of which make me a total liberal in their mindset. I think they're both for Ron Paul and I'm for Obama. But we totally joke around about it; there's no problems at all.

My mum and I share the same views on a LOT of issues - most issues, in fact. But I'm a hardcore lefty liberal, and I vote Dem, while she's a liberal Repub, if there is such a thing? Either way, my rents vote GOP and ... I don't. Nor will I ever, barring the apocalypse.

My dad is a staunch Republican in Texas and we never agree politically and have decided to just never discuss politics; however, the other night he told me he might be voting for Obama! I was shocked and so proud.

My family background is *very* blue collar and I suspect largely Democratic. I'm the first in my family on either side to get a college degree, and although I'm not a mindless partisan voter, I'm frequently more on the Republican side. I find a lot of the Democratic proposals (like national health) impractical, unaffordable, and unrealistic. Also, frequently, interfering with my personal rights and freedoms.

My kids are a high school sophomore and senior. I've generally never let them know how I vote, because I want them to think for themselves. When they take *any* side on an issue, I argue or try to explain the opposite. (Makes for some interesting drives to and from school, listening to talk radio!) So far they're turning out mostly conservative, and figuring out how I vote without me telling them. I point out the flaws of the conservatives, too!

bailaoragaditana: If you agree with your mum on so many issues, why do you vote differently? Are the few different issues just extremely critical ones to you? Just trying to understand.

I used to when I was a little younger and didn't care about politics so I just usually agreed with what my mom said (my dad couldn't care less) but then I got older and more interested in politics and my views are different from my mother's now. She's a Dem and I'm a Republican.

They say that most values and beliefs held by children are from the home. I'm leary of not talking politics with your kids in the interest of them "thinking for themselves" because then they go to school and most often only hear the liberal side of things... many teachers have no problem not letting your child think for themselves.

Lain has it right though, its important to argue both sides or at least ask the question "Why?" when you child says they believe something.

My mom is very conservative Republican (as is everyone in my family older than me). We have opposite views on every major issue, except health care. Although, I suspect she's becoming a little more Liberal these days.

Oh, and I don't get those hats. What's cute about them?

The hats: Bush Sr. is president # 41, Jr. is president # 43.
Of course, I could understand if you just didn't consider that cute.

cabaker: My kids and I have a joke that membership cards to the Democratic Party are issued along with teaching credentials. And yes, their teachers have almost all been liberal, some to the point of being subversive and anti-American.

Sorry, but IMO morals, ethics and behavioral standards should be taught in the home. Political discussions can follow after that foundation is laid. Of course, at school they're taught that belief in moral standards is being "judgmental" and hateful. We've noticed that even much-touted dress codes are selectively enforced. Ah, the joys of what passes for public "education" in Los Angeles!

eh, regarding the cute comment; I wasn't talking about the hats, I didn't notice them actually. I say just about only negative thing about the Bushes, our current President in particular, so once in a blue moon I try to say something nice.

I just thought it was cute how they look so much alike.

I was actually responding to Peepshow's comments about the hats.

And thanks for the explanation on the hats Lainetm. I was thinking way too hard about that. lol

My father is a R. My mom is a D. Neither are straight ticket voters. Both impressed upon me the importance of voting the "person" not the party. However, my dad is becoming more liberal, much like his straight ticket D daughter. All three of us currently agree on Hillary, but if she doesn't get the nomination, I could see us splitting paths in the general... me for the D, my dad for McCain, and my mom deciding after she sees the VP choices.

My mother is a Democrat, my father a Republican. But I tend to agree with each of them on certain issues and disagree with them on others.

I have to keep my political party a secret from my Dad. If he found out he wouldn't speak to me anymore. He'll say something like, "Well our guy lost." and I'll just agree with him to save the trouble. We both do agree on one thing however, and that would be we both hate Hillary!

My parents didn't talk much about who they voted for, but they would always discuss political issues when any of us kids asked. They were, and still are, very good at pointing out both sides of an issue. They're both Republican & I tend to vote Republican as well.

I discuss political issues with all of my kids, but I'm careful not to push my own beliefs as I thinks it's important for them to make up their own minds.

Loving the hats
on the voting -- we vote the same but think for ourselves

Loving the hats
on the voting -- we vote the same but think for ourselves

My parents are republicans, as am I, but they NEVER EVER talked politics to me growing up. I chose on my own.

The georges are adorable!

Parents should teach their children about politics, and sunscreen. Look at thoses faces, that hand.