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[mamculuna]

Most elections, I find myself looking for a third party. And I'll be the first to say that the Democrats even this year are far from perfect. But after 8 years of Bush, we can't afford to look for the absolutely perfect candidate, who has never made a mistake. What we can look for is the major party candidate who has the best chance of setting a new direction towards equity and justice domestically, and who can redeem the US in the eyes of the world. When I thought about the primary that way, it was clear to me that I had to vote for a candidate who had a decent chance of winning, but also one who really spoke out for (and had a record that supported) the things I really believe in.

I couldn't be a Green this year. I couldn't sneak in to vote for the slightly-less-bad Republican. It seemed clear that my choice had to be Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama. When I saw it that way, it was easy to choose Obama. I know that not everyone will make the same choice, or even follow the same line of reasoning.

But I sure hope you all vote. This year, it's worth the trouble.

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[usedtobeljs]

Because I'm registered as No Party Affiliation, I didn't get to vote in my state's primary. (It's a closed primary.)

But boy, I'm ready to vote in November. I don't care WHO the Democratic candidate is, the lever is ready to be pulled for her or him.

[ponygirl2000.livejournal.com]

The nice thing about the post-Bush era is that pretty much any of the candidates could rip off their face to reveal a baby-eating lizard alien from the V mini-series and would still be more benevolent and principled than the guy you've got now.

[eastertheatre.livejournal.com]

I'm an Obama supporter, too.

[rebekahroxanna.livejournal.com]

Me too! Ann Coulter said that if McCain were the Republican candidate she'd vote for Hillary. I find that hard to believe, but it's another reason not to vote for Hillary.

I do hope Obama wins tomorrow.

[a2zmom.livejournal.com]

I completely agree with your reasoning. I can't bear another Republican in office. This country needs a 180 degree turnaround.

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Yeah, a lot of states don't give you the chance to vote in the primary--I can see reasons on both sides. For me, the vote in November is the one that matters. Just hope everyone remembers that, when the time comes.

Glad you're back!

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Exactly. I hope some of the ones who dropped out of the race will reappear at some point. What matters is the monster who's already in the Oval Office.

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Yes!

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Yes! I really hope that people will get caught up in a possibility again.

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Whatever happens tomorrow, only one thing should happen in November!

[wombatina.livejournal.com]

the longer into the primaries it goes, the more clear my choice of Obama becomes. I cannot see Clinton in office. Again.

[jp-davis.livejournal.com]

Well said. Of course, North Carolina inexplicably holds its primary in May (state motto: "If there ever is a dead tie, you'll be thanking us"), so I guess I'll just ask other people to vote Obama.

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Well, you may yet get your chance. A dead tie is not impossible, this year!

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Ann Coulter?! That's an endorsement that doesn't help. Let's hope for Obama!

[ngakmafaery.livejournal.com]

...I'm registered as "Independent", but have gotten over the third-party thing if the candidate is not viable: Bernie Sandres, yes; Ralph Nader, no (both of whom I've met)...the ship sank, and the two main democratic liferafts at least have potential, even if they're funny-shaped or unknown or have sticking-out sharp edges a little...I'm completely willing to vote for whoever of the two gets it...

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

I've spend a lot time hoping that third party ideas could impact the main stream, but right now I think we just have to stop the Republicans!