HeyZuesHChrist t1_j7pc2xp wrote on February 8, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Reply to comment by SgtBaxter in Democrats sweep special elections, affirming first Pa. House majority in 12 years by AgentDaxis

What option do I have? Let’s be realistic. The Republican Party is gross. Every single one of their social stances are dog shit and hateful. They openly support fascism. They are unvotable. Voting for an independent is throwing away my vote. While Democrats are not perfect they are easily the best option by a country mile. I only have one realistic option. I wish I had more realistic choices but I don’t.

Marv95 t1_j7s9w2o wrote on February 9, 2023 at 1:15 AM

You can sit out the election.

Voting for an independent isn't throwing away your vote if you know you did the right thing, and if they align with your policies more than the other 2 parties.

SpicyWokHei t1_j7smiak wrote on February 9, 2023 at 2:48 AM

Voting for an Independent is not throwing away a vote. It shows people are voting for them and continues to build momentum over time. It's only a wasted vote if you dont bother voting causing a self fulfilling prophecy.

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