I dont think we are disagreeing,,,,I stated that people vote for many reasons other than actual knowledge about the candidate and where they stand on issues,,, amongst those reasons are candidate names, candidate placement on the ballot, extreme dislike for the other candidate, religious affiliation,,,race,, political affiliation,,,etc,,,

True enough. We really aren't disagreeing.

I am just pointing out that your idea of most people actually educating themselves about the candidates no longer rings true.

Many people still have the " My grandfather voted democrat...my dad voted democrat...so I will vote democrat " syndrome. No regard for the candidates actual stand on any of the pertinent issues.

I hate to say it, but this result is a prime example of why people should have to get a license ( and not just a driver's license ) to cast a vote.

Honestly if it was just people confused over the name it will stand.

I totally reccommend you vote for DeMint anyways. Here's some fun facts about DeMint.

DeMint's main work has been opposing the increase of Federal government spending, both under the Bush and Obama Administrations. He was opposed to federal bailouts for banks and other corporations.

Senator DeMint is a member of the C Street Family, a Christian prayer group which includes many prominent Republican and Democratic members of Congress.

On the issue of immigration, Senator DeMint favors requiring all illegal immigrants in the United States to return to their home countries and apply for legal residency.[citation needed] He is in favor of establishing English as the country's official language.[6]

On February 6, 2008 Senator DeMint was joined by senators Saxby Chambliss, Tom Coburn, John Cornyn, James Inhofe, and David Vitter for the introduction of the Semper Fi Act of 2008 which would strip federal funding from Berkeley, California in response to the Berkeley Marine Corps Recruiting Center controversy. The bill would have eliminated $2.1 million in earmarks for the city and the University of California, Berkeley and would have instead directed the funds to the Marine Corps Recruiting Fund. The bill was defeated by a 74-25 vote, however the Mayor of Berkeley eventually apologized to the Marines for the city's actions.

I have more on him if you want too.