That's the most I've ever seen on one ballot.
Good, I refuse to ever vote for "the lesser of two evils". I don't want those a-holes to represent me or have my support in any way, so I'll only vote for candidates that I would actually want to represent me, regardless of how likely they are thought to win.
Good, I refuse to ever vote for "the lesser of two evils". I don't want those a-holes to represent me or have my support in any way, so I'll only vote for candidates that I would actually want to represent me, regardless of how likely they are thought to win.
I think this mindset is the key to kicking out one or both of the ruling parties.
If you're teaching a classroom full of children, and you're taking a vote on what to do for recess, a wise teacher will have the kids put their heads down while voting. This is because people (not just kids) want to fit in, so a blind vote will ensure a somewhat unbiased survey. However if you take a normal vote one day, and a blind vote on the same question the next day, the blind vote no longer makes any difference.
Point is, we as a country have already taken a heads-up vote, and the in-group mentality had already taken hold. The only way to make a new option viable is for people to take a risk of alienating themselves from their peers, and give onlookers a new in-group option. Once this takes hold, the bandwagon effect manages the rest.
I think this mindset is the key to kicking out one or both of the ruling parties.
If you're teaching a classroom full of children, and you're taking a vote on what to do for recess, a wise teacher will have the kids put their heads down while voting. This is because people (not just kids) want to fit in, so a blind vote will ensure a somewhat unbiased survey. However if you take a normal vote one day, and a blind vote on the same question the next day, the blind vote no longer makes any difference.
Point is, we as a country have already taken a heads-up vote, and the in-group mentality had already taken hold. The only way to make a new option viable is for people to take a risk of alienating themselves from their peers, and give onlookers a new in-group option. Once this takes hold, the bandwagon effect manages the rest.
That is exactly how I felt voting for governor. I usually vote Republican, but I cannot support anyone who voiced support of the medicaid expansion.
That is exactly how I felt voting for governor. I usually vote Republican, but I cannot support anyone who voiced support of the medicaid expansion.
The libertarian and green parties are both getting a ton of support from the dems and republicans this time around. Both are hoping to shave off some votes form the other side.
Jokes on them though, I've never voted for either of the big 2.