Vote for the man best for the nation vs. vote for the man best for you

I'm wondering how people feel about this, and how it relates to their political party.

I have a feeling that most people will say that they vote for the man that is best for the nation regardless of their political party, but I want to see their reasoning why this is/isn't so.

Your thoughts???????

I'm a Right Wing Aussie....but would DEARLY love Kerry to win.....i'm scared of bush.....bit worried its become cool to hate him though :S