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[Ohio]

Originally Posted by awareness

Sorry about that.

I think the non-voters should be counted ; as those that disbelieve in the choices, or as those that are disenchanted with the political system. Their voices, or lack thereof, should be considered and factored.

A good friend of mine wrote in "John Kasich" for President. Coming from a crucial swing state, his vote, in effect, helped Hillary, even though he hated to see her win.

When it comes to voting, we should not vote with their hearts, rather with our minds.

[ZNPaaneah]

Originally Posted by Ohio

A good friend of mine wrote in "John Kasich" for President. Coming from a crucial swing state, his vote, in effect, helped Hillary, even though he hated to see her win.

When it comes to voting, we should not vote with their hearts, rather with our minds.

In my mind I did not want either candidate to claim a "mandate".

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

In my mind I did not want either candidate to claim a "mandate".

Regardless of who wins, a "mandate" will be claimed, even if it's by a hanging chad.

[ZNPaaneah]

Originally Posted by Ohio

Regardless of who wins, a "mandate" will be claimed, even if it's by a hanging chad.

If you have 200 million registered voters, and 100 million voted in the last election and 40 million vote in this election you can claim whatever you want, every politician knows you don't have a mandate and will act accordingly.

When Reagan won by an overwhelming majority everyone feared his mandate. No one fears Trump's "mandate".