Does voting really matter to you and will you vote?

CPO Nate S. — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 22:49:02 -0400

(UPDATE) 15 Nov 2020 -

So now that the election is "officially" concluding regardless of how you feel about who won. Has your opinion changed regarding the original question about voting or not voting?

Just curious to know what people are thinking!

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In 2016 and 2018 those that came out to vote seemed to mattered, or at least the volume seemed to matter. Look at these graphics and share what you think are key areas of interest for the presumptive candidates.

Some have seen these before, so please indulge me.

So, ask yourself:

- Had more people voted in 2018 than did vote, would the House and Senate changed even more than they did? Why? Why Not? And, where would increase turnout have made a difference.

- Had voter turn out had matched voter registration in 2016 how might things have changed? Why? Why Not? And, where would increase turnout have made a difference.

- Had more 18-44 yrs that were voting age in 2016 been registered to vote and actually voted what might have happened? Why? Why Not? And, where would increase turnout have made a difference.

- Looking at voter turn out in 2018 in the South and Midwest what would your strategy be in advising either candidate on what it would take to win? Why? Why Not? And, where would increase turnout have made a difference.

Frankly, I am interested in a substantive discussion. This is a strategy and tactics. Many who are undecided or have a slight learning will make their decision to election day, despite the media pundits prognostications.

As always please be respectfully of other and FACTUAL! Let's try to have some honest and frank dialogue from now until election day in this thread about recent voter patterns.

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Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jun 30 at 2020 11:41 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 23:41:33 -0400

As a longtime resident of liberal California - I doubt that my vote matters.

I vote out of force of habit, not because I believe it matters.

However, on local issues - like school boards and city government, I will be more inquiring and attempt to determine the candidates stance on what is to be taught and if the council will support our Police!!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jul 1 at 2020 12:30 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:30:18 -0400

My friend CPO Nate S. voting really matter's to me and I plan to vote for President Donald Trump, Daniel Gade for Senate in Virginia; Virginia 10th district Congress candidate Aliscia Andrews

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Jul 1 at 2020 7:32 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:32:03 -0400

I will vote out of principle but tbh, I don't think it matters much.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2020 3:35 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 03:35:24 -0400

I can't vote for candidates who are running for their own ideals, and not to represent the wishes of the people. I also will not vote for a candidate who insults their opposition at every turn. We need leaders not petulant children.

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Jul 2 at 2020 3:25 PM

SPC Stewart Smith — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 15:25:55 -0400

Option 5: Yes voting matters and I don't plan to vote. It's either Trump or Biden. I don't want either.

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Aug 12 at 2020 3:53 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:53:50 -0400

If you don’t vote, you cannot complain about outcomes. Your vote actually is your voice.