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Originally posted by honeychile
I have been interested in politics since I was old enough to lisp, "Please vote for my Daddy." I've been on many an election board, seen votes cancelled because of incorrect voting, and seen elections won by 2-3 votes.
Whether or not my vote really "counts", I have not missed an election yet, and I don't plan to do so unless I'm on my deathbed.
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This year is my first venture into real politics and campaigning this year, versus just voting, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it thus far - working on a campaign, writing speeches, etc....
YES YOUR VOTE COUNTS. If nothing else look at it this way:
When all is said and done, anyone in a voting booth has the exact same amount of power, at that exact same moment, as the President, a Senator or Congressman, or Bill Gates for that matter. Voting is the ultimate expression of support for our system of government, for voting expresses your CHOICE for leadership, win or lose. At least make the effort.
(OK, except maybe for Chicagoans', like Daley used to say and be accused of doing: "vote early and vote often").
What I used to believe is only the "elites" get their voice heard. NOT TRUE. Somehow, I was fortunate enough to become a precinct, county, district, and state delegate for my party this year, and believe me, it's surprisingly easy to do so. All it requires is one thing, and one thing only, at least here in Colorado: that you simply show up to your party caucus. Turnout at these events is typically SO LOW that those who show up usually end up delegates or alternates. THIS IS WHERE GRASSROOTS POLITICS comes from, and I've had a ball - I never thought I would get to such a point, but, all it took, was to simply show up.
So, how did I become involved? It was easy: I was asked by a candidate for help in their campaign.
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