Yes.<p>I used to be an organizer for the Green Party so I am capable of very cynical views of the electoral system but also going door to door to get signatures,  running candidates,  etc.<p>In local races,  even up to the state legislature level,  I often know the people involved personally.  I&#x27;ve had friends and acquaintances run for local offices as Greens,  Democrats and Republicans.  I even meet a congressional candidate from time to time.<p>For the presidential election next year the immediate thing on my mind is that I don&#x27;t want to see a Hillary Clinton - Jeb Bush matchup because as much as the &quot;Anderson-Horowitz politics&quot; people on HN would find that easy to swallow,  it would set a very bad precedent for our country.