The more pressing matters.
So this will likely cause lots of dispute to any of the few people who bother reading this; for you cannot say anything about politics without having a gargantuan debate. I just think you all need someone to say this, so you realize how ignorant many of you sound.
You do not choose a candidate based on their plank for abortion, or gay marriage; unless maybe you yourself are of homosexuality, and it is in your OWN best interest for benefits of matrimony. Right now, America has more pressing matters it should be confronting. Our economy is top priority; or, it should be. Maybe the president cannot come up with the laws being passed. If you know his intentions though, he may be able to prevent congress from passing something stupid. You say congress can over ride his veto? That's true, but they can't without a hella majority, which is hard to get them all to agree on something. So his veto can make a big difference.
I am not going to say whether I am pro-life or pro-choice, or my opinion on gay marriage. You can assume what you want. Whether either of those are passed there is no effect on me. I don't plan to abort soon, or marry a female. What does affect me is the taxes, health care, and jobs. This election is not the one for pro-whatever to be your deal breaker. Maybe in a few years. Sorry guys, but anyone who believes otherwise should really reconsider your priorities. I can't even vote and I am more knowledgeable than most teens who are voting this year.