I know I'm grasping at straws here, but there has to be a reason to vote Tuesday. I know I'm grasping at straws here, but there has to be a reason to vote Tuesday. The election will be meaningless as George W. Bush and Al Gore have already sewn up the Republican and Democratic presidential nominations. But, come on, that's taking a very narrow view of going to the polls.
Voting can be a much more expansive experience than just picking one politician over another.
For instance, a trip to the polls can turn into a leisurely stroll down memory lane. On the Republican ballot, you will find the names of Gary Bauer, Bush, Steve Forbes, Orrin Hatch, Alan Keyes and John McCain. Those were the days. As an example, Gary Bauer can become Rague Bray, which, as Barry probably would point out, would make a great name for an Italian rock band. See, voting in a meaningless election doesn't have to be dull.