Ohio Special Election - very tight 80% reporting

[bilby]

I don't think people that would vote for that Green guy would have voted for a Democrat.

That's probably true. But who would be more inclined to enact Green friendly legislation, the Republican or the Democrat? Of course it's the Democrat. So the shooting themselves in the foot analogy is quite appropo since it appears the Republican won.

Last night on Maddow's show the guy running the district tally board suggested part of the Green party vote was from Repubs who couldn't vote for someone who supports Trump. So it may be hard to interpret its effect.

I thought voting was optional over there? Why wouldn't such voters just stay at home?

 

[ZiprHead]

Last night on Maddow's show the guy running the district tally board suggested part of the Green party vote was from Repubs who couldn't vote for someone who supports Trump. So it may be hard to interpret its effect.

I thought voting was optional over there? Why wouldn't such voters just stay at home?

Yeah, it doesn't make a lot of sense.

 

[Treedbear]

Last night on Maddow's show the guy running the district tally board suggested part of the Green party vote was from Repubs who couldn't vote for someone who supports Trump. So it may be hard to interpret its effect.

I thought voting was optional over there? Why wouldn't such voters just stay at home?

Yeah, it doesn't make a lot of sense.

I guess it's just me then. I vote as often as possible just to be counted, on the theory that if you don't vote the politicians have no reason to care. Districts with higher voter turnout are potentially more valuable and should receive more attention. Otherwise why would anyone ever bother to vote for a third party candidate?