This is an excellent question, and one that I (and many many many) am wrestling with.  I look forward to hearing other responses as well.  One thing from the article you linked that I thought was interesting was this line:

"In some cases, if a Catholic who fully accepts fundamental principles such as the right to life were to vote for a candidate despite the candidate's opposing position but because of other proportionate reasons, their vote would be considered 'remote material cooperation' and can be permitted only if there are indeed proportionate reasons."

So the question, for me, now becomes:

Does voting for the lesser of 2 evils (like in the example you give above) constitute "proportionate reasons"?

Mreiner16, from the link provided above:

Was this written at Democratic headquarters?  This explains why Giuliani supports abortion.  I read and heard that pro-life candidates Thompson and Brownback were planning to drop out of the Presidential race this weekend.

In some past elections we’ve learned that not voting will help the least desirable candidate.  The 2008 Presidential election looks grim.  Voting will be an act of penance.

Dspencer, thank you for your commitment and for the strong values that you obviously adhere to. My question is not so much one of citizenship, but of practicality. If both candidates (Rep and Dem) support abortion, gay marriage, etc. but you believe that one of these candidates if not for their stance on these moral issues would be an otherwise acceptable candidiate while the other still would not, in practical terms it appears to be better to vote (and supported by the Church) if this person is the "lesser of 2 evils". This is so hard because it loks like as Catholic's we will not have a candidate left who will be advocating the social/moral issues that we defend.

MReiner, by not voting at all, it would be a vote for the democratic candidate.  We know that in either way, a democratic candidate would be pro-abortion.  We also know that in either way, a democratic candidate would want a governmental sponsored health care plan that most likely would include abortion as a medical treatment.  Even though Guliani is pro-abortion, I know that at least he would not want the government to pay for it.

I pray that we get a good pro-life candidate that could win.

I have been a little bit heartened by the recent polls that show Mike Huckabee moving up perhaps even into the spot with the top 3-4 other Rep. From my perspective and I would hope other Catholic-Christian perspective he is solid on the right to life issue and would offer a stark contrast to whomever is the Dem candidate. I agree with David, pray is what is needed now.

The end does not justify the means. And voting for the lesser of two evils is problematic as well, when both support intrinsically evil notions. I would simply add this...as Catholics we need to work to change people and not let politics become our only method of participation. Participating in daily work with people is our first concern. Christ could have altered the political scenario but did not do so--choosing instead to build the Kingdom one person at a time. Don't fall into the trap of believing politics is the only venue for change. Consider those who move government towards their personal anti-Christian point of view-from individual atheist who got prayer out of the public square, to anti-war activists, etc. People can make a difference at many levels not just presidential. Yes a pro-life candidate would be wonderful-but not probable-so work the other channels of justice available to us as Catholic citizens. Work on local candidates, judges, media, schools, etc.

Peace to you all.

The more I learn about him, the more I like him. This is from his website:

"...thoughts on Huckabee..."

Regards,

Old Sigma (Cradle Catholic [Latin rite] & generally inveterate amateur)

Now the question has hit the "mainstream" media. I wonder if it's a strategy of the Democrats to divide and conquer. I still feel that as a Catholic I need to make a choice that may not be perfect, but when I look at the alternative, what choice do I have?

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/11/08/roland.martin/index.html

great comments Dspencer--we cannot rely on politics to change the "way things are" in our country.  If so, we know they way they WILL go.  Not certain where my vote will go but praying about it.  In the meantime, trying to be a voice in the school yard, on the play ground, at the grocery store, at the ladies group, etc.  Talking to other Catholics (people in general but Catholics in particular) about the direction of our country/state/city is as important as voting in my opinion.

 Jesus, I Trust in You!!

I would like to comment on the issue of "voting for the lesser of evils"

My conscience tells me that I could NEVER vote for an evil, PERIOD!

Voting for a little evil is just as sinful as voting for a big evil.

I will not throw my vote away and compromise my Pro Life principles.

Voting for a Pro Abort to keep Hillary out would be a mortal sin.

I would not be able to sleep knwoing that I had voted for a man, in this case Rudy Giuliani,  who has promised to help women kill their unborn children.

There is a strong Pro Life Republican candidate in the race, and he is a 10 term Congressman from Texas.  His name is Dr. Ron Paul.  Check out his website.

So now the primary season is over and it will be Obama vs. McCain. Where will the Catholic vote (if there is even such athing anymore) go? The following are quotes directly from each candidate:

"John McCain believes Roe v. Wade is a flawed decision that must be overturned, and as president he will nominate judges who understand that courts should not be in the business of legislating from the bench."(McCain)

"A woman's ability to decide how many children to have and when, without interference from the government, is one of the most fundamental rights we possess. It is not just an issue of choice, but equality and opportunity for all women. I have consistently advocated for reproductive choice and will make preserving women's rights under Roe v. Wade a priority as President. I oppose any constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court's ruling in this case." (Obama)

So there you have it in black and white. While McCain may not be the "perfect" candidate from a Catholic perspective, his poistion seems more in line with Catholic teaching.

do we need anymore evidence on which candidate is more close to the Catholic position on abortion?

http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/jun/08061302.html