election demographics

[Brad DeLong]

>What makes you think that the projected 5% belongs to Gore? I'm among that
>group, and if Nader weren't running, I wouldn't vote for president (but
>would for local candidates).

I understand that if you are to the left of Gore, there is an 
argument for voting for Nader (alternative-building, sending a 
message to the DLC, whatever). But if there are only two candidates 
in the race, there is *no* excuse for and *no* argument for not 
voting at all.

It is one of the most precious and powerful rights we collectively 
possess. Not to exercise it is a powerful indication that you are a 
clueless bozo...

Brad DeLong