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2016 Postmortem

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19. I Agree With the Post Above

Fri Jun 17, 2016, 01:39 PM

Jun 2016

I don't think it makes a big difference in a positive way, but I do think it can drive people away from a ticket if the VP choice is horrendous.

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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 at all. LWolf Jun 2016 #12

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