Why are we "casting" votes in May of 2015?

[HuckleB]

Call me crazy, and I know that many of you do, but can't we all just evaluate our options for, oh, say seven, eight, or more months?

[Sherman A1]

1. Precisely

I would prefer that to be the case and to learn how each candidate stands on a variety of issues, however there are those who appear to be fully entrenched in one candidates camp or another early on. That said, everyone has there preferences and is entitled to their opinions, so we will see which way the winds blow I presume.

[HuckleB]

3. Indeed.

And I'm not trying to void the opinions of others. I just thought I'd share the opinion that it's ok, and maybe even wise, to simply observe for a while.

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. I cannot wait for the rest of the Dems to get into the Democratic

circus. And please, getting the Rs covered, it will have to be on polling data.



Way too many already.

[ibegurpard]

4. This always happens

"Will you vote for so and so if your candidate doesn't win the primary?"
Tiresome and juvenile.

[DanTex]

5. People aren't casting votes, but they are starting to align and donate money.

And it's not irrelevant. Primaries are kind of weird, and a lot of things are decided before any actual vote is cast.

For example, at this time in 2007, Obama had already shown impressive fundraising numbers, which gave his at the time long shot campaign credibility and staying power. Donors in the first half of 2007 are a big part of why Obama became president.

[HuckleB]

6. I understand all that.

However, "all that" shows us how ridiculous our system has become.

[DanTex]

7. Our system has indeed become ridiculous.

[Takket]

8. the election campaign cycle in GB is 6 weeks....

6..... weeks.......

[Cheese Sandwich]

9. I think maybe because people have politics as a hobby so they want to talk about it all the time

Also for people who consider themselves political activists, we're not just neutral observers evaluating the options to choose the best candidate. We're partisans who have chosen a side and want to help that side win. I would guess most Americans aren't paying attention to any of it.