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Junior Chimp
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« on: April 19, 2016, 09:54:25 AM » |
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From a pure delegate math point of view, Trump is going to win your district anyway; all you need to do is deprive him of a majority (statewide and in your district). Unlikely on Long Island, but you can try.
From that point of view, a vote for Ben Carson is (almost) as much an anti-Trump vote a a vote for Kasich or Cruz. (I say almost since, in the unlikely event Trump falls below 50% statewide, a vote for Carson is a wasted vote when divvying up the At-Large totals.)
As for a signal to future states, I don't think it matters that much. A solid second place finish for Kasich would be useful for him going into the rest of the April 26 states (where Cruz honestly doesn't have much of a chance)...but risks dividing the field going into the crucial Indiana primary.
So, vote for whomever you want. The tactical aspect of your vote doesn't matter that much, so vote your conscience. If you're even asking this question, I assume that means you'd rather not vote Cruz, so don't. He's a scary, despicable man, and if you don't have to vote for him, don't.
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