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Match-O-Matic Quiz - Who SHOULD You be Voting For?

By Gene Wunderlich

Real Estate Agent with 1st Action Real Estate

September 17, 2008 12:39 PM

9-17 match o matic Here's an interesting little quiz that was forwarded to me. It's a little ditty that ABC/USA Today put together that asks you to select the candidate quote that most accurately reflects your position on a number of issues in the upcoming election. It appears to me to be a reasonably accurate and unbiased representation of the candidates positions and it did a great job of reflecting my opinions. I have always considered myself to be fiscally conservative while being more socially liberal (I like to think of it as being firmly based in reality).

In this case, I had 9 votes in the McCain column and 4 in the Obama, which is probably pretty close to the truth for me. It would be interesting to see the scores posted by some of you Dissenters and Silent Majority Folks. Take the test once and be honest - you might be surprised - you might be reinforced. Have a little fun. then come back and let us know how it went.

ABC News Match-O-Matic

Gene Wunderlich - Selling Southwest California Homes including Temecula, Murrieta & The Southern California Wine Country

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' Match-o-Matic - Who SHOULD You be Voting For?'

THE OPINIONS IN THIS COMMENTARY ARE STRICTLY GENE WUNDERLICH's PERSONAL OPINION. WHILE ANY REASONABLE &/or RATIONAL PERSON SHOULD AGREE, THESE VIEWS MAY NOT REFLECT THOSE OF ACTIVERAIN, COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE OR ANY LOCAL, STATE OR NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS.

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Mike Saunders

Retired - Athens, GA

Gene - thanks for sharing, I was 10 McCain, 3 Obama, but, I will admit that there were two questions that I had a hard time picking, one where I disagreed with both and one where I agreed with both. I also consider myself fiscally conservative but socially liberal.

Sep 17, 2008 01:14 PM

Broker Nick

South Florida Real Estate & Development, Inc. - Coconut Creek, FL

Broker Nick Relocation Broker Service

Gene ~ Wow, 9-4, but only because I didn't agree with John McCain on the issues as well. Thanks, very enlightening.

Sep 17, 2008 02:17 PM

Hugh Krone

Weichert Referral Associates - Hamburg, NJ

Realtor, Sussex County NJ

Sorry 13-0 here you probably can guess which side

Sep 17, 2008 02:34 PM

Gene Wunderlich

1st Action Real Estate - Murrieta, CA

Realtor & Legislative Liaison

Hugh - we always suspected you had a softer more liberal side. You can't argue with results like this.

Sep 17, 2008 05:58 PM

John Hersey

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty - York, PA

e-PRO Realtor

Wow, 11-2 here. I feel better now about my decision! I was actually surprised that Obama said the two I was for. Maybe that is encouraging IF he wins.

Sep 18, 2008 06:14 AM

Leslie Prest

Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ - Payson, AZ

Owner, Assoc. Broker, Prest Realty, Payson,

I had 10 for Obama and 3 for McCain. The problwm with the poll is that this is what they SAY, but can we believe that what they say is what they will DO (or at least attempt to do)?

Sep 18, 2008 06:48 AM

Linda Mae Croom

Topock, AZ

(928) 768-3040

Leslie, I Had 12 for Obama and 1 for McCain. I better "duck" the shotguns will aim for my head for sure!

Sep 18, 2008 07:51 AM

Simon Conway

Orlando Area Real Estate Services - Orlando, FL

Gene - I scored 10-3 in favor of McCain, but it isn't a real score with me because there were four questions where I didn't agree with either of their positions!!

Sep 18, 2008 08:51 AM

Simon Conway

Orlando Area Real Estate Services - Orlando, FL

Gene ~

Congratulations this post is now featured in the Blatant Politics Group of Active Rain.

Sep 18, 2008 08:52 AM

Gene Wunderlich

1st Action Real Estate - Murrieta, CA

Realtor & Legislative Liaison

Thanks Simon - There were some that I didn't agree with either - much like in real life I don't agree 100% with either of these Bozo's.

Leslie - That's the real issue. They will say anything to get elected but the reality of what they CAN & WILL do is a much different matter. It's always fun to watch the post-election back-peddaling, especially when you get a newbie on board who suddenyl realizes there is only so much they can do in spite of their promises. After all, we're not annointing a Messiah or even crowning a King, just electing a President for 4 years.

Linda - Why would the shotguns be aiming for your head? Unless you are guilty of something or feeling guilty about something - like claiming to be an independent when you've really been an Obama acolite all along. If you found the little quiz interesting, that's all I wanted. No need to get all offensive or defensive about it.

Sep 18, 2008 09:34 AM

Linda Mae Croom

Topock, AZ

(928) 768-3040

Gene,

Because as in the cute little video someone shared just the other day (was hilarious) where every time someone stood up there was always someone in the distance taking a pot-shot at them. I loved the video and even though it was intended to represent Palin I could relate to it as well, Hence my comment.

I was VERY MUCH for Romney and had I been fortunate enough to vote for my pick it would have been a Romney/Huckabee ticket. I believe the two of them would have done far more for the country then all four candidates put together.

Sep 18, 2008 11:35 AM

John Hersey

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty - York, PA

e-PRO Realtor

Linda,

I have to agree there. Only I would've liked to see a Huckabee/Romney ticket. :)

Sep 18, 2008 11:40 AM

Gene Wunderlich

1st Action Real Estate - Murrieta, CA

Realtor & Legislative Liaison

I'm not that crazy about Huckabee but Romney had my vote. I think he would have been a great VP pick as well - but nobody asked my opinion. Still hard to believe these 4 are the best we can field in this country. Something wrong somewhere.

Sep 18, 2008 11:52 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I was 10-3 for McCain, but felt like it was a poor test. It was sound bites without the entire... what they said.... it's hard to choose a position based on a partial statement. And like others sometimes I didn't agree with either.

Sep 18, 2008 12:06 PM

Gene Wunderlich

1st Action Real Estate - Murrieta, CA

Realtor & Legislative Liaison

Good point - unfortunately most people who vote pick a candidate based on sound bites. Many of the people you see debating here on AR actually know something about the candidates and whether they agree with me or they are wrong, I respect their opinion and their passion. The general public is a different animal who will bet their future on nothing more than the age, race, sex or political affiliation of the candidate. It's a miracle if they can even remember a sound bite or know which candidate said it. The quiz is an interesting little exercise though.

Sep 18, 2008 12:16 PM

Elena Martinovici

MY HOME GROUP 602-321-1273 - Phoenix, AZ

Associate Broker- Phoenix , Arizona

Only 2 for McCain.... this was intereresting

Sep 18, 2008 01:29 PM

Delaware Junk Removal Residential And Commercial Hauling Clean Outs

Delaware Junk Removal 302-530-9186 - Wilmington, DE

Whole House Clean Outs, Basements, Garages, Attics

11-2 for McCain, I am sure the obama quotes were from AFTER he beat Hillary and started lying to the right. Fun tho!

Sep 18, 2008 02:38 PM

Ashley Messer

ADKOR Realty - Kyle, TX

Kyle Real Estate, Buda Real Estate

that was fun and interesting b/c depending on the issue I go different ways, so it was neat to see who got the most votes from me.......it's a close call, guess I'll have to wait for the debates!!

Sep 19, 2008 06:08 AM