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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders: ‘This is not the time for a protest vote’ [View all]Gothmog
(157,468 posts)38. Re-read the OP-a vote for Stein or Johnson is a vote for Trump
Sanders is clear in the article cited in the OP. Condoning or excusing voters who vote for Stein or Johnson is simply wrong
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In some ways, I think the "Bernie or Trump...er, Bust" people are worse than Trump supporters
Rocknrule
Sep 2016
#3
They are the left's version of the tea party. Their way or the highway...no compromise.
redstatebluegirl
Sep 2016
#32
Young voters are typically the least mature and lack a realistic understanding
geek tragedy
Sep 2016
#16
This is so correct. I love Bernie. I wish we had had a chance to vote for him in 2000.
marble falls
Sep 2016
#9
If a disaffected right-wing person votes for Johnson, that's voting against Trump.
ColemanMaskell
Sep 2016
#12
It makes a difference on the national popular vote which can be important as to mandates
Gothmog
Sep 2016
#22
I know how the electoral college works and I also know that a vote for Stein could elect trump
Gothmog
Sep 2016
#28
Why do you keep accusing me of motives and opinions I have specifically said I don't have?
Coventina
Sep 2016
#29
But WAIT! Did you consider that a vote for Stein or Johnson is a vote for trump?!
closeupready
Sep 2016
#43
You move the goalposts of your initial premise both creatively and deftly.
LanternWaste
Sep 2016
#46
I would like to see as many as possible votes for Hillary. She is the most
Thinkingabout
Sep 2016
#27