The ones you speak of don’t regret their vote, and never will, so I have no need to address them as it relates to the statistic. Also, ignorant doesn’t mean dumb. Lastly, I’m glad you feel your third-party vote had an impact, vs voting in primaries to push the right candidate that could succeed. (if one happens).

5% regret their vote

Read that, then look at how small election splits are. This is a good thing.

Do we get frustrated and angry as we wish everyone who defaulted to voting right because their parents did and they don’t know better and can’t be bothered to read real news? Yes.

Should we be happy when enough people show change to be visible on the horizon? Also yes.

On a good note, this was expected. It was part of a plea deal where he only had to serve 6 months of 10 years, the rest as probation. This was also just the criminal result, the civil suit is still ongoing, and so far the victim seems pleased with the overall outcome.