• Cowbee [he/him]
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    62 months ago

    If you’re at the ballot, might as well toss the vote in the direction of Claudia De La Crúz, assuming you’re a Leftist and she’s on your ballot. Third party votes do force the larger parties to make concessions in the next elections, generally.

    • @Just_Pizza_Crust@lemmy.world
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      42 months ago

      Yeah, she’s been on my radar and I’ve heard some pretty good ideas and beliefs espoused by her and her running mate. Building leftist movements in a deep-red state is very much a “step lightly” action though, so I have worries that any overt socialist growth here will mean more attempted attacks on pride festivals by neo-nazis, and such. Hell, even mention of “antifa” brings out the crazies to roam the streets with rifles.

      • Cowbee [he/him]
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        62 months ago

        The fact of the matter is that not organizing on the Left just allows the Neo-Nazis to feel emboldened. Even in a deep red state, there are many Leftists, and rather than just remaining silent it’s better to organize for your own protection.

        • @Just_Pizza_Crust@lemmy.world
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          32 months ago

          Exactly what I mean. There is zero organizing going on for PSL in this area, so it doesn’t feel nearly as important to push for a socialist vote compared to other issues, like ranked choice voting and cannabis legalization.

          • Cowbee [he/him]
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            52 months ago

            But still, you’re at the ballot. May as well cast the vote, if PSL gets over 5% it gets funding.