It is this depressing thought that means I may change my mind and actually cast a vote for the least worst (in my view) candidate. I shall probably make my mind up in the booth.
In a way you are right, this thing IS happening regardless of what the electorate thinks, which in itself makes a mockery of democracy. From what I have been able to find out about the candidates (and I have made the effort to seek out the information, rather than use the non-existent...