I'm a Florida voter now :huh:

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

I became a Florida resident a couple of months ago. Since I've lived here for over two years now, legally, it seemed necessary. The only other two states in which I've been a registered voter are New York and California. Voting seemed SO easy compared to now... or even two years ago when I was so sick, I couldn't be bothered to even send my absentee ballot to CA.

I pay close attention to news/ current affairs, but everything is just so... mired in Trump and his bullshit, that I can't seem to figure out the best way to think things through.

Can anyone help a woman who's always, fairly comfortably, voted in states and districts that didn't consistently hold up to her *mild* leftist leanings; who now lives among... well... a very good number of people whose views (or something??) cause them to completely dismiss a different idea as soon as they find out it might be different? The left-leaners here tend to stay quiet, while the righties (or whatever they are now) spout their shit. Since I work in FOH at a restaurant, that's where I have to hear it, and I also have to bite my tongue painfully. I'm looking for a new job, but I can't be guaranteed much of anything here.

I'm just a little lost, and I'm not really sure how to approach this whole voting thing here.

You have a couple of options.  First, while there may not be candidates or measures you want to vote for, there are sure to be ones you want to vote against.  Try that.  Second, find some well-informed, well-meaning person whom you like and trust.  Ask their advice, then do the opposite.

But however you choose to vote, never forget that the most important possible way to use your sovereign franchise will come this summer.  When you look over the choices for 'Funniest Member', be sure to click 'BrianSoddingBoru4'.  Thank you. [insert platitudes and empty promises here]

Boru