QUESTION OF THE WEEK #130

That's the ticket!

This Week's Question:

I am about to send in my absentee ballot for the California Democratic primary, which, for the first time in forever, may decide the Democratic presidential nominee.

Of the three viable candidates, I like John Edwards the most. Among other things, he is the only candidate who has been consistently addressing issues of poverty and income equality.

Unfortunately, John Edwards' national poll numbers are dipping into the teens and he doesn't seem to have a real shot at winning the primary.

Moreover, given that the contest has been reduced to Obama vs. Clinton, a vote for Edwards almost has the same effect as not voting.

I do like Barack Obama and strongly prefer him over Hillary Clinton.

Question: should I vote for Edwards (my first choice) or Obama (my second choice)?


(P.S. Here is my annual plug for Instant Runoff Voting, which would ensure that I am never stuck in this painful dilemma again. Why isn't IRV the national standard for voting?)

--Junichi