Would you change your vote if your candidate assaulted someone?

[Kamala]

I condemn the act, but I would have still voted for Gianforte here, given that the other choice supports 3000 murders per day.  I can't think of a race in recent memory where I would have voted for a Democrat (I pretty much consider the Democratic Party a domestic terrorist group for supporting abortion).

Though I find your beliefs personally horrifying, I applaud you sticking to your values. After all, if we don't vote for what we believe in, what are we voting for?

[Klartext89]

A Democrat would and most Indies would.

But the modern Republican ? Not. Makes them more likely to vote for their candidate, especially if that candidate beats up a filthy librul fake-news reporter. Grab'em by the PUSSY !

Plus, the good thing for Gianforte is that 2/3 of the vote is already in ...

You're the ones who legitimized political violence. You don't have a leg to stand on. Stop the hypocrisy.

[Beet]

Not only would I vote for them, I'm hoping a candidate I can vote for assaults a right-winger ASAP.

[Figueira]

I condemn the act, but I would have still voted for Gianforte here, given that the other choice supports 3000 murders per day.  I can't think of a race in recent memory where I would have voted for a Democrat (I pretty much consider the Democratic Party a domestic terrorist group for supporting abortion).

Though I find your beliefs personally horrifying, I applaud you sticking to your values. After all, if we don't vote for what we believe in, what are we voting for?

Don't encourage him.

[Beet]

I condemn the act, but I would have still voted for Gianforte here, given that the other choice supports 3000 murders per day.  I can't think of a race in recent memory where I would have voted for a Democrat (I pretty much consider the Democratic Party a domestic terrorist group for supporting abortion).

Why aren't you campaigning to save embryos that naturally fail to implant?

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

I condemn the act, but I would have still voted for Gianforte here, given that the other choice supports 3000 murders per day.  I can't think of a race in recent memory where I would have voted for a Democrat (I pretty much consider the Democratic Party a domestic terrorist group for supporting abortion).

What about John Bel Edwards vs. David Vitter?

[ApatheticAustrian]

Obviously, content is key.  So, in the case of Montana, I would either vote for Wicks or not vote at all.

this is basically my position.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Define "assault." In Gianforte's case, almost certainly. That Democratic Congressman who manhandled the Tea Party activists on the street a few years ago? Maybe not (assuming I'd ever vote for him to begin with).

[Adam Griffin]

The ratios of Yes/No by party in this poll are likely accurate as a whole even with their small sample sizes, and tell you really all you need to know about why a minority party has such an iron lock on our political systems and the majority is a quivering pile of useless emotional garbage.

[Coolface Sock #42069]

In a House race, yes. We can put up a better candidate in two years.

In a Senate race, maybe. Depends partially on who the Democratic candidate is. If it is 2004 Barack Obama, probably. If it is Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders, no. Six years is a long time to have a senator that is as far left as those two represent me.

In a presidential race, definitely.

If the offense is a felony, yeah, my vote definitely changes.

[Zioneer]

Yes, full stop. Our elected (or would-be elected) officials should not use violence against anyone, especially not reporters. I would vote for a Green, Libertarian, or if possible, write someone in (I would personally favor a good family friend who happens to be a city councilman for my home city).

[Kingpoleon]

I condemn the act, but I would have still voted for Gianforte here, given that the other choice supports 3000 murders per day.  I can't think of a race in recent memory where I would have voted for a Democrat (I pretty much consider the Democratic Party a domestic terrorist group for supporting abortion).

I pretty much consider the Republican Party a domestic terrorist group for supporting guns with no background checks and advocating the indirect deaths of millions of people by gutting all welfare and healthcare.

[Vern]

depends on context obviously

This. And the other candidate.

[Donerail]

I condemn the act, but I would have still voted for Gianforte the Democrat here, given that the other choice supports 3000 murders per day gutting the American healthcare system. I can't think of a race in recent memory where I would have voted for a Democrat Republican.

[GlobeSoc]

I condemn the act, but I would have still voted for Gianforte the Democrat here, given that the other choice supports 3000 murders per day gutting the American healthcare system. I can't think of a race in recent memory where I would have voted for a Democrat Republican.

[Frozen Sky Ever Why]

Depends on what kind of "assault". Jimmy Dore's Alex Jones incident certainly would make me more inclined to vote for him if he were running for office.

[Pollster]

It depends on the race.

In this particular situation, if I were a Gianforte supporter, I would vote for Quist with the knowledge that it would only be a slight dent in the GOP majority and that the seat would be in play again in just over a year with the anticipation of a different/better candidate.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

I condemn the act, but I would have still voted for Gianforte here, given that the other choice supports 3000 murders per day.  I can't think of a race in recent memory where I would have voted for a Democrat (I pretty much consider the Democratic Party a domestic terrorist group for supporting abortion).

I pretty much consider the Republican Party a domestic terrorist group for supporting guns with no background checks and advocating the indirect deaths of millions of people by gutting all welfare and healthcare.

While I don't consider either major party a domestic terrorist group, this covers some of why I vote for certain pro-choice dems even though I'm strongly pro-life.

[Antonio the Sixth]

In most circumstances, yes. I'd probably vote third party.

[windjammer]

No (not a hypocrit)

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

No (not a hypocrit)

I don't see what is so hypocritical about not voting for a nutjob. Gianforte was just outright in the wrong.  So was Ben Jacobs, but Gianforte took it to a whole new level.

[krazen1211]

The Dem party constantly votes for folks like Ted Kennedy and Alcee Hastings.

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

The Dem party constantly votes for folks like Ted Kennedy and Alcee Hastings.

When did either of those assault somebody?

[nclib]

Gianforte's behavior is so indefensible that were that coming from Democrat, I would vote for a liberal/moderate 3rd party candidate or leave it blank, in most circumstances. If Hillary had assaulted a reporter (not realistic anyway), I would have still voted for her over Trump as Trump is so awful and even defends his supporters who have been violent against Democrats.

If it's a minor assault from an otherwise competent Democrat I'd still vote for but not defend--I would have still voted for Bob Etheridge in 2010.

Ever wonder why this is much less likely to happen from a Democrat in a Democratic state/district?

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

The Dem party constantly votes for folks like Ted Kennedy and Alcee Hastings.

When did either of those assault somebody?

Alcee Hastings is too busy sexually harassing his aides.