I just finished reading advisorjim's diary about his uber-Republican Dad and his vote for Harold Ford, Jr. It was amazing how many of us could relate to his frustrating conversations.
It got me wondering...if you had to pick just one reason that the most rabid Republican you know (parent, relative, friend, co-worker) votes the way they do, what reason do you believe is their single most primary motivation?
Go ahead and use the comments section to explain your vote! I am really curious to see the results. I think it can help us argue more effectively with them--or decide there is nothing more we can say.