• Em Adespoton@lemmy.ca
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    2 months ago

    Perfectly fine. But in the upcoming election, because of FPTP voting and the electoral college, you have one choice: vote Harris or be OK with Trump getting elected.

    Doesn’t mean you have to agree with Harris or support her policies. Just means that not voting for her means Trump is just that much more likely to be elected, at which time it doesn’t matter who you voted for, who you endorse, or what personal values you hold.

    But those aren’t the only names on the ticket.

    My general rule is to vote for individuals at the municipal level, vote first causes at the state level, and vote strategically at the federal level, to get the representatives who will steer policy closest to the direction I want into office. Then comes the letter writing to remind them that I helped elect them, and they still need to win my support by acting in accordance with my values in key areas.

    • archomrade [he/him]@midwest.social
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      2 months ago

      They aren’t talking about their decision at the booth, they are talking about not being forced to endorse someone.

      People really need to stop cornering other people over who they’re voting for, and especially public figures. They’re not obligated to campaign for your choice of politician.