I almost believe that neither Camus or Voltaire wouldn't vote. I think they wouldn't see the point. Camus takes an absurdist viewpoint and seems to think that life doesn't have much of a point. If he thinks this, than of course he wouldn't be for casting his basically anonymous ballot with millions of other people until his voice means absolutely nothing. If economists don't like to vote, than Camus wouldn't.
On the Voltaire front I feel like if he had to vote for any candidate he would probably be a socialist, a party which isn't very strong in America. Throughout Candide he seems to advocate for helping your fellow man, and equality throughout. He chastizes France for its promotion of glitz, glamour, and wealth. He also makes a point to put Candide into the garden where communal work gets rid of the evils of the world. That makes me think that he would cast a vote for the Communist or Socialist party, if we had one.
I can see where you're coming from with Camoo's decision, but I think Voltaire will vote. He has ideas and those ideas are very liberal. If the Frenchman does choose to vote, I think it'll be for a Democrat or a Green Party member.
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