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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFewer write ins than I (and apparently the NYT) was expecting
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Fewer write ins than I (and apparently the NYT) was expecting (Original Post)
Roland99
Dec 2017
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KelleyKramer
(8,969 posts)1. I think people who would write in just stayed at home instead
They know for sure the write in is not going to win, so a lot of those people probably just thought 'what's the point of waiting in line'
Just my 2 cents worth
Gabi Hayes
(28,795 posts)3. how does one do a write in ballot, if one can't...........
(fill in your answer here___________________)?
Roland99
(53,342 posts)4. Dependent upon the precinct perhaps
sarah FAILIN
(2,857 posts)2. They decided to just vote straight republican
That way they have no guilt. I saw it myself.
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)5. Well, you have to know how to write, first of all.
Just sayin'...