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Post by jen on Oct 8, 2017 14:55:20 GMT -5
I think I was absent this day in civics class maurinsky, I'm particularly hoping you see this. In our state, and I assume in others, people can run for office in two parties For example, Democrats usually also run on the Working Families' platform as well. Why? I assume it means if I vote on their candidate, then the party gets more funds from the state election budget. But I don't know. |
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Post by shaena on Oct 8, 2017 15:16:42 GMT -5
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Post by jen on Oct 8, 2017 15:25:38 GMT -5
So it's like an endorsement? That's.....odd.
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Post by shaena on Oct 8, 2017 15:36:00 GMT -5
My understanding is it gives you a chance to feel like you are voting for he party you believe in while voting for someone who actually has a chance to win.
So my vote will count as a working families vote and the candidate could actually win. I might not even bother voting at all if I thought it was pointless.
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Post by maurinsky on Oct 8, 2017 20:01:50 GMT -5
Shaena has it = You can vote for the same candidate on both lines - the candidate is endorsed by both the WFP and the Dems.
(Are you contemplating your municipal elections? I LOVE Merrill Gay! He is an excellent human being, smart, compassionate)
I don't know who is running in your ward, but Veronica Delandro is also excellent.
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Post by jen on Oct 8, 2017 20:15:09 GMT -5
Thank you both- I've always wondered!
I am figuring out all the locals for sure- looks like I live in a very red neighborhood.
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Post by shaena on Oct 8, 2017 20:26:06 GMT -5
I just joined my democratic town committee. I have tons of questions myself!
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