After last night there is one less tRump vote in a swing state

[groundloop]

My cousin in Michigan has been a tRumper since he came on the scene (she's also lesbian and how a member of the LGBT community would support tRump is beyond me, but that's for a different discussion). Anyway, after last nights debacle she posted online that she can no longer vote for tRump and instead will vote third party. While I wish she'd come all the way to our side, that's at least one less vote for tRump in one of his must-win states.

I'm sure she's not the only one who is beginning to see what a disaster he is.

[Ninga]

1. Actually a vote for 3rd party actually advantages trump, as did the Nader one in 2000 in Fla.

The electoral college is at stake, and will only cast votes for the winner in each state.

[EarlG]

4. It doesn't advantage him if he just lost a vote

If someone was going to vote for him and now isn't, he's not better off.

[Ninga]

10. Long ago I was a candidate in a race that ended up being between three candidates. I lost by the

the amount the 3rd candidate received. It was the first time in recorded history that there was 3 candidates for such a local office. That was in 1999.
I now realize it’s not a good yardstick in which to compare the 2020 election.

[lagomorph777]

7. Switching from Trump to 3rd-party is not like switching from Biden to 3rd-party.

The math is opposite.

[Ninga]

8. It is obvious that math isn't my strong suit. Thanks for at least not calling me clueless or worse.

[CaptYossarian]

2. She must really hate the Democratic Party.

When was the last time a third party candidate took the White House?

I had this discussion with a boss back in 1980. He saw the rebel in me and suggested that I vote for John Anderson (to send a message). I said it was my first time voting and didn't want to waste my vote, since I waited so long for the opportunity.

[MagickMuffin]

3. Perhaps she needs encouragement

The Supreme Court gets to make decisions on who she chooses to love.

Does she want those battles to be refought?

Barack and Joe help make it possible for the LGBT community to marry each other. That can all be taken away from her very soon if the republicons shove Amy down our throats and NOT letting the American VOTER decide like back in 2016.

[MaryMagdaline]

5. A vote taken from Trump is huge

Good to hear

[lagomorph777]

6. A MAGAT in my neighborhood rolled up his giant Trump banners this morning.

[MFGsunny]

9. Emblematic, even if only anecdotal at this point. It does matter, however. n/t

[obamanut2012]

11. Did she state what the tipping point was for her?

[FakeNoose]

12. Here's a suggestion

Maybe your cousin thinks she would have to join the Democratic Party if she votes for Biden. It's not true of course, but there's no way to know what lies people are hearing.

ANYONE can vote for Biden, even registered Republicans. Each vote is private and secret, and nowhere on the ballot does it say whether the voter is a member of any political party.

I hope this helps ... and I hope you can change her mind.