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.
