[Atlas Sneezed]

A lot of people blow off steam on this board, but when November comes around, they will vote for their best interests.

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Keep in mind that most of us do not live in swing states, and we are safe in voting our principles for a third party without enhancing the chance of a Dem winning because of us.

It would be an interesting study to look at 3rd party voting patterns based on how close the vote is, and whether 3rd party voting is more prevalent when the state outcome is a foregone conclusion.

[cinFLA]

It would be an interesting study to look at 3rd party voting patterns based on how close the vote is, and whether 3rd party voting is more prevalent when the state outcome is a foregone conclusion.

We could start with Florida 2000. The Pat Buchanan vote almost cost Bush the presidency; the Nader vote did cost Gore the presidency. But this short post does not directly answer your query.

[Dan from Michigan]

If I lived in a state like Massachusetts instead of Michigan, I'd be voting libertarian.