For my lifetime, yes, maybe a 3rd party is "futile." But what about my children, or their children? What if I help plant those seeds now? Who is to say that one of them won't be the Reagan of the future who turns things around for this country? At this point, that's all I really have, and I'm willing to pin my hopes on it.
I have no problem with a third party at this point, but don’t get upset if things go south.
If a Bush or Rubio is on a ticket, I will probably stay home.
But I also know if I vote 3rd party, I might feel good, but I will have to accept that that split will be futile at this time.
Our best chance is to win over many young people. That is the task at hand.