I did vote for Romney in the last election, and that based on a change after the 9/11 Benghazi affair came out. I was so mad at Obama over an obvious attempt to deceive the public, that I figured that in THAT area, there was no way Romney would be that bad. So, though I knew he was a pro-gay, pro-business cronism, pro-national health care, pro-big government, questionably pro-life republican, I decided to support him anyway.
What I cannot do is fault those who thoughtfully came to other conclusions. For those who simply ignore voting, I have a bid of disdain, as well. From that article alone, that is what it sounds like Graham was addressing. I trust you from a long past of discussion. If you say it was more than that, then I accept your analysis.
In that case, I would debate with Graham about those who thoughtfully and carefully decided not to vote for anyone or who decided to vote for an alternative candidate. I have no problem with those people. We ask them to take it seriously, and they do, but then I gripe about their conclusion.
Graham was likely looking at the fact that most people vote for one of two candidates. Would he fault a Christian for choosing a third candidate or staying home based on their conscience? No, absolutely not. (my opinion, of course). We agree.
When it comes to elections, I use the Rumsfield philosophy - you go to war with the army you have. You do everything you can to improve your army, to pick the best personnel, but when the war is upon you.....you go with it.
Thank you for your reasoned responses. I think we actually agree more than we disagree on this subject.