Write in vote for Ron Paul will not be counted

[Anonymous]

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.

[SD Realtor]

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.

[SD Realtor]

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.

[SD Realtor]

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.

[SD Realtor]

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.

[SD Realtor]

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.

[an]

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.

[an]

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.

[an]

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.

[an]

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.

[an]

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.

[mike92104]

[quote=XBoxBoy]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.

XBoxBoy

[/quote]

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).

[mike92104]

[quote=XBoxBoy]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.

XBoxBoy

[/quote]

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).

[mike92104]

[quote=XBoxBoy]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.

XBoxBoy

[/quote]

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).

[mike92104]

[quote=XBoxBoy]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.

XBoxBoy

[/quote]

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).

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