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merrily

(45,251 posts)
1. Thanks, demwing.
Wed Jun 22, 2016, 06:50 PM
Jun 2016

If someone plans to go Bernie or Bust, he or she better check state law fast.

In some states, writing in anyone for POTUS can invalidate your entire ballot. Also, regardless of state, a write in vote will likely not get reported anywhere. Therefore, in all likelihood, those who write in will not even be making a statement.

Obviously, everyone controls his or her own vote. However, I would urge: Don't stay home; don't vote Republican; and, if you are planning to write in, know what the consequences in your state will be and consider carefully what, if anything, writing in will accomplish.

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