Who will you vote for President today-straw poll

[bobthedrummer]

Just want to see how many are still undecided.

[Racenut20]

1. Graham supporter voting for Clark

[bobthedrummer]

2. Kick

:dem:

[Redbear]

3. Graham supporter still undecided.

I've ruled out Bush.

[Renew Deal]

19. lol

Well you are down to 9. BTW, there are several former Graham people in the Clark camp. I stayed with one in NH the other day. He had his graham materials piled up in his appartment. He said that he feels like Clark is the one. I am glad he thinks that since he is working on the campaign. Anyway, Clark has taken on a lot of Graham staff.

[RandomUser]

22. I'm humbled by the Graham people

The fact that they've seen fit to support Clark means they see in Clark some of what they saw in Graham, and that's a wonderful humbling compliment. Graham is a good man, and I was sad to see him be the first to leave. He really impressed me with his diary and workman ethic.

Clark has indeed taken on a lot of Graham's staff.

[bearfartinthewoods]

53. or maybe they recognize the trend

LBJ, Carter, Clinon...

we have better luck with southern candidates.

[in_cog_ni_to]

4. Clark....n/t

[mmonk]

5. Clark

we face extraordinary times. Politicians won't do in my book. I will, however, vote for the nominee no matter what.

[SammyWinstonJack]

9. Feel the same way

"Politicians won't do in my book." And I WILL vote for the nominee no matter what, also.

[Ficus]

13. Sorry

I like Clark in a lot of ways, but if you're running for President - your a politician.

[mmonk]

16. I guess it depends

on one's definition of politician. If you haven't ran for office before, nor held office, some may see it as not a politician.

[FrenchieCat]

35. Clark is a public servant....

not a politician.

[Ficus]

44. Ok

"public servant"
riiiggghhttt. Last time I checked he was asking for votes, so I call that a politician.

[ErasureAcer]

6. Kucinich is made of the right stuff!!!!

http://daily.stanford.edu/tempo?page=content&id=12298&repository=0001_article

[Ficus]

7. Why Dennis K?

where does your candidate stand on Mind control weapons in space? Don't know do you?

Dennis K- leading the fight - to keep the BFEE from controling our minds with satelites.

Just ask this guy -

[bobthedrummer]

8. Somehow the original mind control language got disappeared in HR2977

Space Preservation Act of 2001. No more chemtrails, particle beam weapons, tectonic and sound weapons-lots of rather specific items in the exotic weapons arsenal got disappeared in the revised Space Preservation Act of 2002 text.
http://www.raven1.net/govptron.htm

[Ficus]

12. I think DK compromised

on that to try to get the larger concept of no weapons in space accepted. Perhaps I am wrong on that.

[Tinoire]

47. Same place some others stand with Time Travel

;)

[oxymoron]

10. kick n/t

[bobthedrummer]

11. Kick.

:dem:

[Infowoman]

32. Kick and Bump

I'm a total newbie here - what do kick and bump mean? Thanks!

[MISSDem]

34. also, what does

n/t mean?

[ieoeja]

39. Kick & Bump (don't know n/t)

Threads are displayed in descending order by the last time to which something was posted in the thread. If nobody replies/votes for awhile, the thread moves down the list and, in time, to a back page. To stop that people sometimes "kick" or "bump" the thread back to the top by posting any old reply.

Inserting "kick" or "bump" lets others know to ignore that particular post.

I have no idea what n/t means. Nothing, maybe?

[Rowdyboy]

45. n/t means no text to follow as in...

n/t

[newyawker99]

54. Hi Infowoman!!

"kick and bump" means you want to move the thread to the top of the forum.

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Rowdyboy]

14. Former Graham...now Clark

but like something about all of them

[Marymarg]

15. Who is most electable?

I am a Yellow Dog and will whole-heartedly support the Democratic candidate.
At this time, I have no idea who is really the most electable Democrat. As for the contenders, I have been the most impressed with Dennis Kucinich but General Clark may be the man.

[rucky]

17. At this point, Clark is most electable

of course, that could change at any time.

There's no solid criticism of him that seems to be sticking. The GOP has put him on "ignore" - which tells me they don't really have a strategy on how to handle him and they're hoping he goes away.

Plus, he's the most able to take away Bush votes - and that counts double: takes a vote away from * and adds one for the Dems.

And he can do all this just by being himself.

[CMT]

18. polls are inconclusive

Newsweek most recent poll has Clark four points behind Bush, compared to six-points lead Bush has vs. Dean.

However, a recent Marist Poll has Dean behind Bush by 8-points and Clark behind him by 19-points.

Other polls show all the candidates within moe.

[mlawson]

50. I think Clark, Edwards and Dean are electable.

But Clark has the best chance of the three to be nominated. Plus, *white males* can vote for him!! And the military!!

I have supported Edwards so far, but his time seems to be running out. If he doesn't 'catch hold' very soon, it will be too late. I do not think the DNC/DLC will allow Dean to be on the ticket.

[bobthedrummer]

20. So far it's another Dean/Clark contest with Dennis Kucinich a solid 2nd

eom

[Blitz]

27. Um, wouldn't that be 3rd?

eom

[curse10]

21. Kerry

duh :-)

[beanball]

23. United we stand

nuf said.

[Zero Gravitas]

24. Dean supporter for Clark

or the other way round. I can't make up my mind.

[vdeputy]

25. Clark

I work in law enforcement. Most cops tend to be Republicans but some of them are becoming disaffected with Bush. I can tell you, Clark is the only one who can draw them to the Democrat side. If anyone else is nominated, they'll stick with Bush. I'm not saying I agree, just that its the way it is with them.

[DemExpat]

29. Clark will draw MANY people to vote Dem....

Welcome to DU, vdeputy!

:kick:

DemEx

[DrBB]

30. Same goes for other GOPers

My parents voted for W; Pop's a conservative, but of the paleo-conservative stripe, and my mother usually follows his lead. They don't like the Chimp at all, but could vote for Clark. NOT because of his views, which are far to the left of where they are, but because they perceive him as a disciplined, strong-on-defense, short-on-bullshit kind of guy. The "character" thing. Trust trumps issues. They know the Chimp is a phony, but they'd vote for him over a Dem that they didn't trust.

[Avis]

31. My mom likes Clark

A life long democrat, 87 years old, anti-military because her brother was killed in WWII, rural MN town resident, and she loves Clark. Thinks he is a gentleman and a scholar. She has a hard time with Dean as he is a bit abrasive for her. I think Clark can appeal to seniors.

[newyawker99]

55. Hi vdeputy!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[CSI Willows]

26. Ex-Edwards Supporter Gone Dean...

...I'd vote for Dean, If I could even vote in the first place :nopity:

[OneTwentyoNine]

28. bump......n/t

[SeveneightyWhoa]

33. WOW, this is probably..

..the first time I've seen Clark ahead of Dean, after so many votes. Often Clark is ahead for a little while and then Dean surges ahead. Apparently Clark's support among DU'ers is rising faster than anyone else's.

[Padraig18]

38. Maybe.

Wait 'til the evening shift weighs in, though. :hi:

[Zynx]

36. I'll vote for Dean this time.

I like both him and Clark and it is time I voted for him.

[JohnKleeb]

37. Typical

Dean and Clark running neck and neck
I am feeling like I am too left :).
voted for Kucinich.

[nolabels]

40. I would be unfair but I would vote Ronald McDonald and Micky Mouse

The way * is going even they could win the election.

[SeveneightyWhoa]

46. Yes, but.

Don't misunderestimate the ability of the media to always characterize Bush is a good light. ALWAYS. If Americans were informed, Bush would lose by a vote ratio of 6:1, but they aren't. And don't forget Diebold's contribution.

This is why "ABB" isn't quite the proper attitude. The Dems need someone who can overcome media bias, and reach the folks who've been brainwashed by Republican propaganda/lies.

[mlawson]

48. That's right.

If the public were informed, Al Gore would be in the Oval Office right now. But they ain't.

Remember, there are millions who will vote for bush simply because they LIKE him best. Forget the quagmire in Iraq. Forget the economy, forget the Supreme Court nominations. Which person would you rather have a beer with??? Now, THAT is important!!!!

[StlDem01]

62. Al Gore

And If Al Gore were in office right now we would not be more than 30 billion in debt. Hmm. I wish the public were informed. Wow. I say the media opens up a station that plays everything not just what teh gov't wants. Good job USA, dean for america 2004

[OneTwentyoNine]

51. Sorry....those two already occupy the WH n/t

[juajen]

41. Kucinich supporter voting for Clark

N/T

[redqueen]

49. But, but, but...

Oh, nevermind.

:shrug:

[IronLionZion]

42. Dean or Clark are both good

I heard that the Establishment hates Dean and drafted Clark just to beat him. So far Dean seems true to his grass roots, but who has Clark's ear?

The Establishment has picked presidents for decades, because they can control them later if need be. We all know Bush is a prime example.

Dean and the Establishment http://reese.king-online.com/Reese_20031008/index.php

Clark
http://reese.king-online.com/Reese_20031003/index.php

[union_maid]

52. The "establishment" just thinks Dean can't win against Bush

I'm not making a judgement on that, although I obviously support Clark, but what I've heard, from members of said establishment, is that they don't think that Dean can win and they think that if Dean is the candidate we'll lose more seats in the House and Senate, too and that's why they don't want him, pure and simple. I don't know if they're right or wrong about that. I hope they're wrong because he certainly stands a good chance of winning the nomination, but I think that is the reason that the Democratic leadership is less than enthusiastic about him. I support Clark because I think he can win, but that's only part of it. I haven't been this enthused about a candidate since JFK and I was 10 when he ran. Of course, I'll support anyone who does get the nomination and I really hope that Clark is in whatever administration we elect.

[TSIAS]

43. Dean (nt)

[Rowdyboy]

56. kick

:kick:

[Guaranteed]

57. Wonder if any of those Clark votes would be taken back

post-flag-burning-amendment-revelation.

[Renew Deal]

58. And given to who...

4 of them support it on some level. 4 don't. Out of the 4 that don't 1 is lieberman. Of the three that do 1 is Dean, the other is Kucinich. go figure. I just don't think this is on the top of anyone's agenda.

[Guaranteed]

59. Dean went out of his way to say that

he didn't support an amendment, though. And without an amendment, SCOTUS will just strike it down. He knows that.

[Renew Deal]

64. You are right.

we have more important (as far as likleyhood) things to worry about.

[SeveneightyWhoa]

60. Definitely not mine!

When Clark is President, there won't be much need for American-flag burning.

[dobak]

61. yes!

The best post I have seen yet tonight!!

thanks!

[loudsue]

63. Keepin' it kicked....

:kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick::kick:

[BuckeFushe]

65. Nearly one third are supporting candidates who are better served

dropping out. Sorry, numbers don't lie. Hope springs eternal, but the election of our lifetime is on the line in ONE YEAR, and if we don't consolidate our efforts, we lose.

[jbm]

66. the lack of Gephardt votes..

always amazes me(although I voted for someone else too). Gephardt seems to be no ones first choice here,and yet in the general populace he's holding his own. Does that mean we're the extreme base? Not that there's anything wrong with that...

[AnnitaR]

67. 3 votes for Lieberman??

Wow! I am surprised!

[eridani]

68. Looks like the top 4 votegetters

just happen to be the ones with serious volunteer bases.

[Terwilliger]

69. John Cusack!

[Piperay]

70. Clark (nt)

:thumbsup: