Tme to pause and consider

Submitted by Michael S (United States), May 4, 2016 at 03:37

Hi, Gary

I wouldn't want to pressure Daniel on this at this time. He, like many of my friends who have supported Cruz, have just had a great shock. It will take a while for the dust to settle, and for the political situation to clear up. In the 2012 Election, my son was so distressed by the prospect of Mitt Romney becoming President, that I voted for Gary Johnson, an Independent. That had no impact whatever on the outcome, as my state went heavily for Obama. Daniel's state of Pennsylvania might actually be closely contested between Trump and Clinton, and Pennsylvania is electorally significant.

Another thing to consider: With all the attention on the Presidential election, we will also vote in Senate and House contests. All three are important, because together, they will probably decide what sort of Supreme Court Justice will replace the late Antonin Scalia. That appointment alone could influence US laws for a generation. There's a lot to consider, between now and November.

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