”This helps take away votes from Joe Biden,” the activist told one person at the rally, according to a video posted to X (formerly Twitter) by a Washington Post reporter. “We’re helping the Trump team who’s trying to get him on there,” added a woman by his side.

  • themeatbridge
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    26 months ago

    They ask what you want at McDonald’s, and you can ask for anything you want. That doesn’t mean you’ll get it. The analogy is accurate.

    • @PeggyLouBaldwin
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      06 months ago

      but write in candidates can win. McDonald’s menu options are disanalogous to voting.

      • themeatbridge
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        26 months ago

        For downballot races? Sure. If you’re voting for a state rep or some uncontested local race, every vote counts. But we’re talking about a presidential election, and under the current rules, a write in candidate will never win.