First, be an informed voter. There simply is no excuse for not being informed on the candidates and the issues. Numerous groups publish voter s guides that provide a comprehensive summary of how the candidates stand on issues and how they have voted in the past. Take the time to look at a number of these guides since they represent various perspectives. Second, consider a candidate s character.
Issues are important, but so is character.
Marvin Olasky in his recent book American Leadership Tradition demonstrates that character does matter. Presidents without a good moral character deceived the American people and put this country in jeopardy. Consider a candidates s character as you cast your vote. Third, consider a candidate s chances of success. In any given election there will probably be more than two candidates.