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The question is wide-open and no offense intended to Candace, but I think I treated it with as much seriousness as it was worth and probably more serious than many people who will cast a vote. How many people will vote racial or gender identity instead of the issues? A vote is a vote and motivation runs the gamut. For a starting point in discussion, my list is as good as anyone elses.
On the other hand, if the question is so "serious" that you didn't care for my list, where's the "serious" list that you offered? Hmmm? I must have missed it.