HBS: Sadly, America is still a democracy and as citizens we ARE free to make our own decisions on voting for candidates. We certainly can consider the views of rabonim, askanim and those we respect but the final decision is our own. Yes, I’m sure there are still areas where everyone moves in step with directives from their Rav on everything from hashgacha to local elections but most yidden actually retain the ability to make their own decisions on political matters.
edited. The picture you paint with your word choices are not hashkafically appropriate. -29