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I too am from Idaho and voted for a third party candidate because I didn't feel comfortable voting for either Trump or Clinton. I know my vote will likely never change Idaho, but I still vote for who I think is right.

The problem with most voters is that they choose an identity and then vote according to how they think that identity votes. It's why you end up with people who vote Republican even if it is not in their best interests. I try to vote for people that I think have strong moral character and will be willing to do what's right (in my opinion) rather than what's likely to get them elected.




> The problem with most voters is that they choose an identity and then vote according to how they think that identity votes.

That's because it's sports to many people, they want their team to win - but instead of a superbowl title it's our nation at stake....

Being a liberal in Idaho kinda feels like being a Raiders fan at this point, now that I think about it.




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