Difficult Decision

[AFK]

So today is primary day in Maine.  We have approximately 23 people  running for Governor this year.  There is one guy I really, really want to win the Democrat nomination, and ultimately, the Governorship itself.  But, in order for me to be able to vote for him today, I would have to register as a Democrat.  I've been a Independent ever since I could vote and always maintained that I would stay an independent.  But, it is tempting to give in and register just so I can cast a vote for the guy. 

Dunno what I want to do about this......

What do you think internet spags? 

[LMNO]

Independents can't vote in primaries at all in ME?

[Nephew Twiddleton]

So today is primary day in Maine.  We have approximately 23 people  running for Governor this year.  There is one guy I really, really want to win the Democrat nomination, and ultimately, the Governorship itself.  But, in order for me to be able to vote for him today, I would have to register as a Democrat.  I've been a Independent ever since I could vote and always maintained that I would stay an independent.  But, it is tempting to give in and register just so I can cast a vote for the guy. 

Dunno what I want to do about this......

What do you think internet spags? 

Change your party again after the election

[Nephew Twiddleton]

Independents can't vote in primaries at all in ME?

I'm guessing Independents can't vote in primaries within a particular party--which is the opposite of here naturally.

[AFK]

Independents can't vote in primaries at all in ME?

Nope.  If I want to vote today, I'd have to register with a party first, and then I can vote in that party's primary.  I dunno, I think I might do it.  Besides, I've been seriously toying with the idea of running for local government once I finish this grant I'm working on.  Might as well establish some party cred now. 

[LMNO]

That sucks.  In MA, you can stay independent, but you have to declare which ballot you want when you get there.

[AFK]

Yeah, and it doesn't make much sense.  We supposedly pride ourselves in how independent we are in Maine.  Until you want to pick state and national candidates then you have to tow some party's line.  But, on the other hand, after the primaries are done, we will still have something like 7 or 8 candidates.  We have at least 5 independent or third party candidates running. 

[Nephew Twiddleton]

Yeah, and it doesn't make much sense.  We supposedly pride ourselves in how independent we are in Maine.  Until you want to pick state and national candidates then you have to tow some party's line.  But, on the other hand, after the primaries are done, we will still have something like 7 or 8 candidates.  We have at least 5 independent or third party candidates running. 

How do they usually do?

[Suu]

In RI, if you vote in a primary as an independent you have to register for the party, but then you can just change it back later. People do it all the time.

[AFK]

Yeah, and it doesn't make much sense.  We supposedly pride ourselves in how independent we are in Maine.  Until you want to pick state and national candidates then you have to tow some party's line.  But, on the other hand, after the primaries are done, we will still have something like 7 or 8 candidates.  We have at least 5 independent or third party candidates running. 

How do they usually do?

3rd Party Candidates?  I think we've had a few Green party candidates win state legislature seats.  Before Gov. Smeagol Baldacci we did have an independent Governor, Angus King.  So, there have been some moderate success stories. 

But in this Governor's race, it will pretty much be between the GOP and DEM nominee. If it is Steve Rowe or Libby Mitchess for the DEMs, they should win the election.  But if it's one of the other 2 spags, I think the GOP will take the state.  But that won't be too bad, the DEMs still control the State House, so a GOP Governor will have very limited power. 

[East Coast Hustle]

I registered as a republican in Maine so I could vote in their primary and try to screw over whoever seems like the worst of a bad bunch.

I don't know much about any of the other candidates, but I'm for damn sure voting for whoever might be able to beat Les Otten in the primary.

[East Coast Hustle]

by the way, I hate to break the bad news to you, but Les Otten is probably going to have a chance to screw up the whole state the way he screwed up American Ski.

[Cramulus]

I'm agreeing with the above sentiment. Register for a day, then switch back! The party affiliation isn't as important as who you vote for.

Note: This is why I've been a registered republican for 8 years

[AFK]

Les Otten and Peter Mills are probably in the best positions to beat a DEM nominee.  Just because they'll have better name recognition.  I'm supporting Rowe.  He's a great guy.  I've had the pleasure to meet him and chat with him on a few occassions.  I've been a little disappointed with his campaign though.  His signs have just gone up in the past few days and I haven't seen any TV ads yet.  He seems to be running on the strength of his stint as Attorney General and all of the events he's been attending.  

[Adios]

So today is primary day in Maine.  We have approximately 23 people  running for Governor this year.  There is one guy I really, really want to win the Democrat nomination, and ultimately, the Governorship itself.  But, in order for me to be able to vote for him today, I would have to register as a Democrat.  I've been a Independent ever since I could vote and always maintained that I would stay an independent.  But, it is tempting to give in and register just so I can cast a vote for the guy. 

Dunno what I want to do about this......

What do you think internet spags? 

I think they are just another set of labels and should be ignored as needed.