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rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
9. That's not enough. There has to be good candidates to vote for. And the
Sun Oct 5, 2014, 01:57 AM
Oct 2014

elections have to be free and fair.

ffr

(22,670 posts)
11. You say. I say it is enough, because it shows enthusiasm.
Sun Oct 5, 2014, 08:12 PM
Oct 2014

Something Democrats historically lack during mid-terms.

 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
12. It takes a hell of a lot more than voting. You need candidates that oppose the status
Sun Oct 5, 2014, 08:26 PM
Oct 2014

quo stands on issues. If you only have one candidate or two candidates that stand for the status quo, voting won't help.

ffr

(22,670 posts)
13. I'll accept people registering and voting for the candidates we have for now.
Mon Oct 6, 2014, 01:07 AM
Oct 2014

We can work on the trifecta of registration, voting and ideal candidates the next time around.

 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
14. You are way more patient than me. People tend to lose their enthusiasm if they
Mon Oct 6, 2014, 08:53 AM
Oct 2014

vote and get zero results. Don't need "ideal" candidates, just decent candidates. Now is the time, not next time.

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