Dilemma: Should I vote in the CA primary?

[StrongBad]

I know on the surface that's a stupid question. Of course one should always exert their right to participate in democracy but my problem is that I really am completely split between Obama and Clinton. At one point I was firmly with Hillary and recently I've been enthusiastic about Barack but honestly when it comes down to it, I really would be ecstatic with either of them as president and can't honestly say I prefer one to the other.

My ambivalence between the two is making me wonder whether it would be responsible for me to vote since I have no clear preference. What do you think? Flip a coin or leave those who are passionate about their votes to settle the matter?

[LeftyMom]

1. There are other issues on the ballot as well.

[AlCzervik]

4. yup, i finally got my supplemental on 94-98 yesterday.

[Drunken Irishman]

2. Before I even saw the last part of your post, I was thinking flip a coin.

Of course, don't be surprised if you're barraged by a bunch of Edwards supporters telling you to vote for their candidate.

;)

[Der Blaue Engel]

6. Barraged? Lol

So if we like our candidate and recommend him, it's a "barrage." Okay. :hi:

[Drunken Irishman]

9. Yup.

:D

[no name no slogan]

3. In the whole scheme of things, they're not that far apart

despite what the partisans of each will certainly tell you, Obama and Clinton are not that far apart on the issues. It's more down to style than anything.

[StrongBad]

5. Agreed

There are some things that I agree with O more than H about and vice versa.

[stillcool]

7. At least your vote will count.

from what I have read California is one of two states that have implemented the measures that numerous reports have recommended states employ to assure the security of our election systems. Another 12 states have implemented standard recounts of a percentage of votes to insure accuracy in the tabulation of votes. The rest to of us are not so fortunate.

Tell Congress: Pass Emergency Bill for Secure Elections in 2008

http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/199/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=22334

To see the voting system you use, in your county, in your state go here;
http://www.verifiedvoting.org/verifier/

To read studies regarding the various voting systems used throughout our country:

Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law
http://brennan.3cdn.net/a56eba8edf74e9e12e_r2m6b86s2.pdf

Project EVEREST
http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/info/EVEREST/00-SecretarysEVERESTExecutiveReport.pdf

Security Analysis of the Diebold AccuBasic Interpreter
http://www.votetrustusa.org/pdfs/California_Folder/DieboldReport.pdf
http://www.votetrustusa.org/pdfs/California_Folder/DieboldReport.pdf

[Der Blaue Engel]

8. Hi, I'm here to barrage you

I recommend that you vote for John Edwards and anti-corporatism. (Sorry! Hope I didn't give you a concussion there.) :)

[StrongBad]

10. Heh :)

Thanks for your opinion I will take it into consideration!

[mikelgb]

11. Join me in voting for Dennis Kucinich in the CA Primary

[Adelante]

12. When in doubt, vote Kucinich

But if you should make up your mind for Obama first, that's good ;)