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In California it really doesn't matter who you vote for, all 54 electoral votes will go to the Democratic candidate. That's pretty much a given. (Intrade.com is currently giving odds of 94% chance of Obama carrying Cali. 7% for McCain) If you lived in a swing state, your vote might count for something, but with the electoral college system and living in California, it doesn't.

If what you want to do is vote, "I protest this whole stupid charade." then it probably also doesn't matter whether you write in Ron Paul or vote for Chuck Baldwin, 'cause as much as it saddens me, no one is listening to that protest either.

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Yah, I am well aware my vote means nothing anyway. However I want my protest vote recorded and as such will vote for Baldwin.

It's a throwaway vote, but I will vote for Baldwin as well, and against my Congressman and all bond measures.

It's easy to vote your conscious in a national election in California since the outcome is predestined.

Even throwaway votes count in some manner. Someone can correct me on this, but it is my understanding that votes for lesser known parties do help with regards to funding don't they?

Again, I am very fuzzy on the laws but I am sure someone here knows better.

You're correct SD Realtor. Although your vote will not get them elected, it will still count. In order for another party to receive public funding, they need to get at least 5% of the vote. So, once that party get that 5% of the vote, next election, they'll be able to campaign much better and get their voices heard. Also, I think that in order for another party to participate in the presidential debate, they need at least 5% or 15%(not exactly sure which) of the vote from the last election. So unless you want to cast your vote for the big 2, your vote are not a waste. BTW, if you like financial conservative policy but want government to stay out the social policies (i.e. abortion, gay marriage, etc) and leave it to the states to decide, you might want to check out the Libertarian party.

This is something we should change also. We should demand that our electoral college be divided proportionately. I wish every state would do it. It would definitely change the game. Remember that Kerry only got 54% or so of Cali (if I remember right).

I agree.

I'm tired of hearing, and thinking myself, one vote doesn't matter, or a vote on a third party is a throw away.

You want to change things in this country wake up our fat cat politicians to the fact that people are sick of two parties - bad and worse.

What would happen if all of us, and everyone we know encouraged everyone they know to vote for a 3rd party? Pick one: Constitution, or Libertarian, heck, even Nader would be better than McBama.

Things will never really change (outside skin color Obama is NOT change) if people accept defeat before they even vote.