The system is set up for 2 parties. You need a majority of the Electoral College to win, not a plurality. 3 strong candidates means that Congress picks the President. The Democrats and Republicans are both coalitions of smaller groups that joined together to get 50%.
And it sends no “message.” If you vote for an ultra-left 3rd party candidate and the Republican wins, the Democrats don’t think they need to get further left, they think they need to be more like Republicans.
Vote with your heart in the primary. In the General Election, vote for one of the two, because one of them WILL win, and you want that to be the one who will do the best job.
I did that in 2016 and given the outcome, I would vote for Mr. Sanders again! With how “Dark Brandon” is working out, I am VERY, VERY glad I voted for President Biden in 2020. Almost another FDR for crying out loud.
Cheapskate0 about 2 years ago
Dag nab. Winslow’s right on the money tonight!
And so is Scott, for a change.
braindead Premium Member about 2 years ago
It seems that ranked voting might lead to a better outcome.
One data point, at least.
The dude from FL Premium Member about 2 years ago
If only there was a 3rd choice without throwing your vote away, why not?
Ignatz Premium Member about 2 years ago
The system is set up for 2 parties. You need a majority of the Electoral College to win, not a plurality. 3 strong candidates means that Congress picks the President. The Democrats and Republicans are both coalitions of smaller groups that joined together to get 50%.
And it sends no “message.” If you vote for an ultra-left 3rd party candidate and the Republican wins, the Democrats don’t think they need to get further left, they think they need to be more like Republicans.
Vote with your heart in the primary. In the General Election, vote for one of the two, because one of them WILL win, and you want that to be the one who will do the best job.
bxclent Premium Member about 2 years ago
compare gores accepting his loss to trump STILL insisting he won WTF
rossevrymn about 2 years ago
Hey, robby hood, would you still vote for His Orangeness if he ran for president while in jail?
christelisbetty about 2 years ago
Said it before, there is only 3 things wrong with the US election system, #1 MONEY #2 MONEY #3 Money.
dlaemmerhirt999 about 2 years ago
I did that in 2016 and given the outcome, I would vote for Mr. Sanders again! With how “Dark Brandon” is working out, I am VERY, VERY glad I voted for President Biden in 2020. Almost another FDR for crying out loud.
T C about 2 years ago
I would rather vote for someone I want, and lose, then vote for someone I dont want, and win. – Voltaire