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2016 Postmortem

Proud Public Servant

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3. Not at all, but I'm a straight white guy

Reply to SheilaT (Original post)

Fri Jun 17, 2016, 11:55 AM

Jun 2016

And therefore over-represented in every aspect of American existence. However, if I were a member of a disenfranchised group, I could imagine that seeing someone like me on the ticket might sway my vote. Seeing someone from my home state, though, would mean nothing, and seeing someone I identify with politically would mean little, given how powerless the veep is.

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How much does the VP choice affect your vote? [View all] SheilaT Jun 2016 OP

The VP choice could make me feel better about doing John Poet Jun 2016 #1

Not at all. djean111 Jun 2016 #2

Not at all, but I'm a straight white guy Proud Public Servant Jun 2016 #3

it probably won't impact me personally, corkhead Jun 2016 #4

It doesn't. Autumn Jun 2016 #5

Not at all. n/t onyourleft Jun 2016 #6

If you don't Faux pas Jun 2016 #7

I think they can affect turnout and solidify preferences instead geek tragedy Jun 2016 #8

The VP choice doesn't really matter unless you pick a disaster like Palin. Ace Rothstein Jun 2016 #9

McCain was more than likely going to get thumped anyway. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #10

True, but SDJay Jun 2016 #13

Yeah, it probably does. TwilightZone Jun 2016 #15

I Agree With the Post Above SDJay Jun 2016 #19

Not much for most people who are really 'into' politics...but for those who just turn out to vote eastwestdem Jun 2016 #11

Not at all. LWolf Jun 2016 #12

As long as the VP isn't evil incarnate like Cheney or comically incompetent like Palin, not at all. Lord Magus Jun 2016 #14

Thanks for all the responses so far. SheilaT Jun 2016 #16

Not at all. She can choose as she pleases. MineralMan Jun 2016 #17

Doesn't matter SheenaR Jun 2016 #18

Right now, I see myself voting third party TheFarseer Jun 2016 #20