You can't fool us. Your continued claims that AOC is a credible candidate for president in '28 reveals your true socialist agenda.
Just kidding. Congratulations on a.) registering to vote and b.) owning up to why you changed your mind. I share your feelings about Michael Kinsley. And, yes, you should absolutely NOT reveal how you voted, even for a local race or ballot question in Virginia. Journalist Cillizza writes about politics, citizen Cillizza votes. And you'll be a good role model for your kids.
I don't give a crap who you vote for. I just want you to fucking vote. This is good news. Join the rest of the voting population. You can make a difference. In fact, you can make even more of a difference than you already do. Congratulations.
Good for you Chris. There are a couple of things that you’re going to find. First is that voting will help you in understanding how to cover politics. When you vote you’re forced to put aside all of the esoterica and “put your money where your mouth is”. You’re forced to do what’s in your and your family’s best interests. That’s where you’ll start to get while polling is bullshit. It’s one thing to say you were going to vote for Kamala and another to come home and explain to your wife why you did. The second is that you’ll understand how much people lie because they don’t want to be at odds with their peer group. And last you’ll understand that our current political parties are crap and no one is a Democrat or a Republican. People have way different beliefs - as your interview last week showed. I’ve voted Republican many times and Democrat many times depending on what I need to do. This will help you understand why being an Independent is the future. Absolutely vote for President, Senator and every other important race and absolutely vote exactly how you want. And then don’t tell anyone how you actually voted. Welcome to the democracy!
Eighth grade civics class in WV in 1961 taught me that perhaps my sole, certainly my most important privilege as a US citizen is to vote. While I can't do senior year trigonometry any more, the precept on voting is deep in my psyche.
My earliest political memory was going with my mother when I was 5 to vote for JFK for president. I took my daughter to the polls when she was a kid and now she's a regular voter. When I told my mother she said the reason SHE did it was my grandmother took HER when she was a little girl. I encourage parents to vote and make it a "grown-up" thing their children can aspire to.
I used to LOVE going to vote with my parents—each of them would take either me or my sister into the booth and they’d show us which lever to push. It felt so secretive and important to me, and I couldn’t wait to be able to do it too (and that says a lot from someone who *never* wanted to grow up). Somehow I perceived that this was an essential part of being an American, and my parents taught me that it was something to never take for granted. They are nearing 80 and they still vote in every election (though sadly now our votes cancel each other out)
This is why I subscribe. Admitting that you are human (can’t believe this is unique, but it is) is what makes you different. There are thousands of analysts out there that have signed up for a team and have never made (admitted) a mistake. Your candor and self reflection is to be commended and frankly differentiates you much more than your so-called balls and strikes mantra.
While I don’t always agree with you on every topic, I find that the times that I do get my dander up are instances when I feel (correctly or incorrectly) that you are pretzeling yourself trying to live up to your self-ascribed “I don’t want anyone to think I am biased” mantra, at the expense of your own intellect and personal freedom. We can be “independent” and still maintain our morals, opinions, and self determination. As a registered independent, you don’t need to hop on the blue bus or the red bus, nor disclose every vote you take. Just be the independent, objective, and candid you. The rest will sort itself out.
Your vote is private and as a long time follower, I respect your political analysis. My grandparents came from the Russian empire and didn’t get to vote for the Czar. I’ve never have taken my right to vote for granted.
You are a CITIZEN of the United States, with full rights and responsibilities. Stepping up to vote while keeping your decisions private is an evolved moral position.
Huzzah, Chris! In my lifetime I have often said these three things (not necessarily all at the same time): I think you should join a church, but I don't particularly care which one--it's just good to be part of a community; I think you should give generously to charity, but I don't particularly care which charity--I just think it's healthy to give some of your treasure away to a cause that improves the world in some way; and I think you should vote, but I don't expect to know or care who you vote for--I just think it's the duty of a citizen that cares about our democracy. Now, anyone could pick nits on one or all of those (or that I don't care). But, hopefully you get the idea. I think you've come to a sound judgment on voting. You DON'T have to tell us, you ARE a human with opinions, you are a citizen of our democracy. I think your plan is terrific. And, I DO trust you to set our personal voting decisions aside while you interpret our political world for us.
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the thoughts on this. MUCH appreciated.
Voting is a privilege and a duty of citizenship. We need not explain whom or what we vote for, but it is critical to do it. Good move, Chris!
This is much of what I like - you’re willing to consider other ideas and even make changes. Admirable!
I’m glad you made this decision. Your April column was very disturbing to me.
I/we don’t care who you vote for, only that you exercise your constitutional right and responsibility to vote. Bravo Chris!
You can't fool us. Your continued claims that AOC is a credible candidate for president in '28 reveals your true socialist agenda.
Just kidding. Congratulations on a.) registering to vote and b.) owning up to why you changed your mind. I share your feelings about Michael Kinsley. And, yes, you should absolutely NOT reveal how you voted, even for a local race or ballot question in Virginia. Journalist Cillizza writes about politics, citizen Cillizza votes. And you'll be a good role model for your kids.
All of this. Thumbs up!
I don't give a crap who you vote for. I just want you to fucking vote. This is good news. Join the rest of the voting population. You can make a difference. In fact, you can make even more of a difference than you already do. Congratulations.
Good for you Chris. There are a couple of things that you’re going to find. First is that voting will help you in understanding how to cover politics. When you vote you’re forced to put aside all of the esoterica and “put your money where your mouth is”. You’re forced to do what’s in your and your family’s best interests. That’s where you’ll start to get while polling is bullshit. It’s one thing to say you were going to vote for Kamala and another to come home and explain to your wife why you did. The second is that you’ll understand how much people lie because they don’t want to be at odds with their peer group. And last you’ll understand that our current political parties are crap and no one is a Democrat or a Republican. People have way different beliefs - as your interview last week showed. I’ve voted Republican many times and Democrat many times depending on what I need to do. This will help you understand why being an Independent is the future. Absolutely vote for President, Senator and every other important race and absolutely vote exactly how you want. And then don’t tell anyone how you actually voted. Welcome to the democracy!
Eighth grade civics class in WV in 1961 taught me that perhaps my sole, certainly my most important privilege as a US citizen is to vote. While I can't do senior year trigonometry any more, the precept on voting is deep in my psyche.
My earliest political memory was going with my mother when I was 5 to vote for JFK for president. I took my daughter to the polls when she was a kid and now she's a regular voter. When I told my mother she said the reason SHE did it was my grandmother took HER when she was a little girl. I encourage parents to vote and make it a "grown-up" thing their children can aspire to.
I was 4 and the same. She used to let me pull the lever to open the curtain.
I was excited I got to "vote" on the practice machine.
I used to LOVE going to vote with my parents—each of them would take either me or my sister into the booth and they’d show us which lever to push. It felt so secretive and important to me, and I couldn’t wait to be able to do it too (and that says a lot from someone who *never* wanted to grow up). Somehow I perceived that this was an essential part of being an American, and my parents taught me that it was something to never take for granted. They are nearing 80 and they still vote in every election (though sadly now our votes cancel each other out)
This is why I subscribe. Admitting that you are human (can’t believe this is unique, but it is) is what makes you different. There are thousands of analysts out there that have signed up for a team and have never made (admitted) a mistake. Your candor and self reflection is to be commended and frankly differentiates you much more than your so-called balls and strikes mantra.
While I don’t always agree with you on every topic, I find that the times that I do get my dander up are instances when I feel (correctly or incorrectly) that you are pretzeling yourself trying to live up to your self-ascribed “I don’t want anyone to think I am biased” mantra, at the expense of your own intellect and personal freedom. We can be “independent” and still maintain our morals, opinions, and self determination. As a registered independent, you don’t need to hop on the blue bus or the red bus, nor disclose every vote you take. Just be the independent, objective, and candid you. The rest will sort itself out.
I'm soOooOoooOoo glad you've made this decision!!
Your vote is private and as a long time follower, I respect your political analysis. My grandparents came from the Russian empire and didn’t get to vote for the Czar. I’ve never have taken my right to vote for granted.
Great piece, Chris! I'm glad you have changed your mind. You're doing your part as a citizen and setting a good example for your boys.
You are a CITIZEN of the United States, with full rights and responsibilities. Stepping up to vote while keeping your decisions private is an evolved moral position.
I’m a political canvasser in Virginia. So if draw your name and address, I’ll be knocking! No pressure 😅
Huzzah, Chris! In my lifetime I have often said these three things (not necessarily all at the same time): I think you should join a church, but I don't particularly care which one--it's just good to be part of a community; I think you should give generously to charity, but I don't particularly care which charity--I just think it's healthy to give some of your treasure away to a cause that improves the world in some way; and I think you should vote, but I don't expect to know or care who you vote for--I just think it's the duty of a citizen that cares about our democracy. Now, anyone could pick nits on one or all of those (or that I don't care). But, hopefully you get the idea. I think you've come to a sound judgment on voting. You DON'T have to tell us, you ARE a human with opinions, you are a citizen of our democracy. I think your plan is terrific. And, I DO trust you to set our personal voting decisions aside while you interpret our political world for us.
Congratulations, Chris! Welcome to democracy, we're happy to have you.