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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhy are we "casting" votes in May of 2015?
Call me crazy, and I know that many of you do, but can't we all just evaluate our options for, oh, say seven, eight, or more months?
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)I would prefer that to be the case and to learn how each candidate stands on a variety of issues, however there are those who appear to be fully entrenched in one candidates camp or another early on. That said, everyone has there preferences and is entitled to their opinions, so we will see which way the winds blow I presume.
HuckleB
(35,773 posts)And I'm not trying to void the opinions of others. I just thought I'd share the opinion that it's ok, and maybe even wise, to simply observe for a while.
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)circus. And please, getting the Rs covered, it will have to be on polling data.
Way too many already.
ibegurpard
(16,685 posts)"Will you vote for so and so if your candidate doesn't win the primary?"
Tiresome and juvenile.
DanTex
(20,709 posts)And it's not irrelevant. Primaries are kind of weird, and a lot of things are decided before any actual vote is cast.
For example, at this time in 2007, Obama had already shown impressive fundraising numbers, which gave his at the time long shot campaign credibility and staying power. Donors in the first half of 2007 are a big part of why Obama became president.
HuckleB
(35,773 posts)However, "all that" shows us how ridiculous our system has become.
DanTex
(20,709 posts)Takket
(21,616 posts)6..... weeks.......
Cheese Sandwich
(9,086 posts)Also for people who consider themselves political activists, we're not just neutral observers evaluating the options to choose the best candidate. We're partisans who have chosen a side and want to help that side win. I would guess most Americans aren't paying attention to any of it.