Democratic Primaries

thesquanderer

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6. re: "voting for Bernie...you are casting a vote that is meaningless in that primary election"

Fri Apr 10, 2020, 08:41 AM

Apr 2020

Since we KNOW Biden will get the nomination, ALL votes cast from this point forth are EQUALLY meaningless. That is, none will affect the outcome.

There is no inherent greater benefit in saying "here's another vote for Joe" than there is in saying "I know Joe will be the nominee, but honestly, I'd rather have had..." Sanders, or someone else who may still be on your ballot. Such a vote will not affect Biden's nomination. But it does let someone show support for a person or their ideas regardless. A Democracy is about expressing your preferences. Okay, sometimes maybe one must "fall in line" for the greater good. But in this case, expressing a different preference can be done without having any impact on Biden's successful nomination.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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For Sanders Fans Who Haven't Voted in a Primary Yet: [View all] MineralMan Apr 2020 OP

Nice post. NurseJackie Apr 2020 #1

+10000 Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #2

Well Said, Sir --- Practice Makes Perfect The Magistrate Apr 2020 #3

Here's a better suggestion. BlueWI Apr 2020 #4

For Sanders Fans Who Haven't Voted in a Primary Yet: FelineOverlord Apr 2020 #8

On Thursday, you voted Warren...well that sends a message about unity doesn't it...not impressed. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #11

Not voting for Sanders will LostOne4Ever Apr 2020 #5

Voting for Sanders and not getting with the Biden program will in the end marginalize those who Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #12

I'm not talking about the general but the rest of the Primary LostOne4Ever Apr 2020 #19

I agree Bucky Apr 2020 #20

re: "voting for Bernie...you are casting a vote that is meaningless in that primary election" thesquanderer Apr 2020 #6

However, Sir, Sanders' Clear Intent To Pitch a Fight And Disrupt At the Convention The Magistrate Apr 2020 #15

Oh that's hogwash. Bernie Sanders doesn't intend to disrupt the convention Bucky Apr 2020 #21

You Fail To Impress, Sir, Anyone Who Recalls The 2016 Convention The Magistrate Apr 2020 #23

Exactly. Well said. democrattotheend Apr 2020 #17

Bernie fans, ignore this post and vote for who you want to vote for! Nt USALiberal Apr 2020 #7

Right lets fight this to the bitter end so Trump can be reelected right? Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #13

You have nothing to fear but fear itself Bucky Apr 2020 #22

WTF is up with the belittling "fan" appellation... TransitJohn Apr 2020 #9

I'm a Biden Fan. MineralMan Apr 2020 #10

I am a Biden fan. Fact is I see some here who simply are bitter that their guy didn't win and who Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #14

My primary vote is meaningless now either way democrattotheend Apr 2020 #16

Great post MM. K&R Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #18