That person isn't alone. I knew Hillary would win my state so it was a strategic vote to get the Libertarians to 5% threshold. Now I am voting Trump 100%, and I'm sure many others who were independent have switched.
But WE MUST VOTE!
LOTS and LOTS of conservatives, libertarian leaning types and Trump supporters have STILL not registered to vote. Check your status, register yourselves and get others who are passionate about Trump and conservative values if you/they haven't yet registered:
Let me guess, a fellow New Yorker? Did literally the same thing in 2016, though I admittedly wasn't super enthusiastic about Trump then either. I figured his abrasive personality wouldn't lend itself to winning hearts and minds as Diplomat in Chief, but he's proved me wrong on that front numerous times over these last 4 years.
Oh I knew he'd be popular with the general public, it was foreign diplomacy I was concerned about. I thought his approach wouldn't play with world leaders. Don't get me wrong, I knew the guy could make a deal, but a lot of these career politician types that make it into leadership positions are so far up their own asses about decorum I thought it might cause issues. I was clearly wrong about that, but back in 2016 that was my main concern with him.
As for the Libertarian thing I knew NY was going Hillary so I voted Johnson to try to increase the viability of a third party. Up the total percentage of the vote to hopefully get them a seat at the debates next time and all that.
That person isn't alone. I knew Hillary would win my state so it was a strategic vote to get the Libertarians to 5% threshold. Now I am voting Trump 100%, and I'm sure many others who were independent have switched.
But WE MUST VOTE!
LOTS and LOTS of conservatives, libertarian leaning types and Trump supporters have STILL not registered to vote. Check your status, register yourselves and get others who are passionate about Trump and conservative values if you/they haven't yet registered:
https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote#item-212645 (or check the side bar)
Remember that this is a numbers game and we need to WIN!
Let me guess, a fellow New Yorker? Did literally the same thing in 2016, though I admittedly wasn't super enthusiastic about Trump then either. I figured his abrasive personality wouldn't lend itself to winning hearts and minds as Diplomat in Chief, but he's proved me wrong on that front numerous times over these last 4 years.
Damn. Did you guys NOT watch any of the debates and rallies?
Oh I knew he'd be popular with the general public, it was foreign diplomacy I was concerned about. I thought his approach wouldn't play with world leaders. Don't get me wrong, I knew the guy could make a deal, but a lot of these career politician types that make it into leadership positions are so far up their own asses about decorum I thought it might cause issues. I was clearly wrong about that, but back in 2016 that was my main concern with him.
As for the Libertarian thing I knew NY was going Hillary so I voted Johnson to try to increase the viability of a third party. Up the total percentage of the vote to hopefully get them a seat at the debates next time and all that.