Voting and its unimportance.. If you're living in a solid state.

This is the first year I've actually been interested and I've come to a harsh realization. Voting in Illinois is basically useless. Illinois has been a Democratic state for quite a long time and if you really think voting for anyone other than a Democrat I think you're just wasting your time. The President isn't elected by popular vote so it only seems that voting is important if you're in a swing state. Now I think Obama would be the best candidate for the next term but I think I'm just going to enjoy my birthday weekend and let the Democratic city of Chicago handle this state for me! Thanks Chicago!