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While we easily recognize the die-hard supporters of any political figure, many times it’s the silent majority that swing an election. For the people who aren’t enthusiastically behind either candidate, there is a danger in “sitting this one out.”
• What are the biggest factors that are driving you to the polls that could be motivation for “couch sitters?”
• What is the biggest danger of millennials and others sitting out this election?
• What reasons would you give to discourage a protest vote for an independent or third-party candidate?
• How do you counter the “lesser of two evils” argument with your friends?
• What should the major political parties take away from this year to prepare for 2020?
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