The Subtle Difference between Just Voting for and Supporting Hillary Clinton
I've heard and read some Democrats saying things like, "I'll hold my nose and vote" or "I'll grudgingly vote" for Hillary in November. That's nice, I guess, and every vote matters, but that's not actually supporting the Democratic candidate. In fact, that lukewarm acceptance of Clinton as the better candidate can work to suppress the vote, and that affects more than just the presidential race.
Even in states where a Clinton victory is certain, we need as many Democratic voters to show up at the polls and vote all the way down the ticket for Democrats. Even in blue states, there are legislative districts where a Democratic win isn't assured. If a lukewarm response is heard by some occasional or wavering voters, that could tend to help some indecisive people make a decision to sit out the election in November.
It's incredibly easy to discourage some people from voting. But, that's a very bad idea. We need voters who will vote for Democrats in every state, even in Red states. Just as there are legislative races in blue states that can go red, there are legislative races in red states that have the potential to go blue, if enough people turn out.
So, even if you're not personally enthusiastic about Hillary as President, you can say something like "Hillary is so much better than Donald Trump that I can't imagine not voting for her." You can say, "I'm voting for Hillary. The alternative is unthinkable." Those are positive statement, not discouraging statements. They actually support the Democratic presidential candidate, rather than damning her with faint praise.
I encourage those who are less than excited by a Clinton presidency to choose a positive way to express their opinions when asked about their voting plans in casual situations. You needn't be full of praise, but can point out an important reason to vote for a Democrat, rather than an orange-haired clown. If you're positive, you're supportive. If you're openly begrudging your vote, you're not being positive or supportive.
Is the difference subtle? Yes, of course it is. But some people make decisions about whether to vote or not based on small things. What you say or write could affect someone else's decision about voting. It's possible to be supportive without being enthusiastic, if you're not feeling like glowingly praising our candidate. We need voter support, all the way down the ballot, and that only comes if people who will vote for Democrats actually turn out to vote.
That's my opinion on this Sunday morning. Thanks for reading it.
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quit reading. It's as easy as that. 
It's like "settling" on a spouse.
All your friends, relatives and acquaintances might seriously question your sanity if you repeatedly said, "I'm marrying this one, but my heart belongs to that one."
When you're courting someone, don't you wait until after the nuptials to point out their imperfections and shortcomings? If you don't, I bet you won't see that wedding!
In this case - can't you wait until November 9th? 
Brave poster! 
