The Mother of All DU Political Polls

[Catchawave]

So, WHO did YOU support (cash, boots on the ground, etc) during the 2004 Democratic Primaries?

"Honor Bright" System in effect :) I mean, we all supported Kerry in the "end", but who were you truly compassionate about after the kick-off of 2003?

Listed in no particular order, and my luck, exactly TEN:

[JDPriestly]

1. I supported Clark until he dropped out, then supported Edwards.

[demzilla]

2. Dean stood up against the war

And gave us hope during the dark days when Chimpy was getting his way with everything and people like Kerry and Edwards and HR Clinton were trying to play both sides of the fence. I'm forever grateful for what Howard did, and is doing.

[JohnLocke]

3. Graham, then Edwards (nt).

[bvar22]

4. There was ONLY one I could support:

1)Universal HealthCare

2)Withdraw from NAFTA

3)Iraq War wrong. Withdraw now!

4)Protections for the American Worker

There was really NO CHOICE!

[Wetzelbill]

5. I'm a DK man, but I respected all of the candidates

for their own specific abilities. None were perfect, but I admired them all. I really was impressed with Kerry, Edwards, Dean and Clark and truly felt Al Sharpton redeemed himself for anything he may have done in the past. Al was a show-stealer in every debate and a real treat to watch. I saw Dean speak twice in person, the man is awesome, and saw Kerry once, he shook my hand and signed my hat, plus he saluted and hugged my brother, it was a great time too.

I don't care about all the flame wars about these candidates. The bottom line is they all had the heart to go out and run, and we have some damn good representatives in our party. We can be proud of these people, which is more than Republicans can say about there side.

[Maat]

6. I supported Dean, until he dropped out ..

then I supported Kucinich.

I love to listen to Wes Clark, in addition to the two listed above, as well as to John Edwards.

All make valid points in unique ways.

I campaigned for Kerry, as I felt he was very sharp mentally, and who had great debating skills, developed as a prosecutor.

I felt that Dubya openly cheated during the debates.

And listening to Rev. Sharpton is always enlightening and entertaining.

Lieberman makes me ill (he needs to switch parties).

[flaminbats]

18. ditto..

I also supported Dean until he dropped out, but ultimately voted for Kucinich in the primary, mostly as a protest against the growing neoconservative tone within our party. I knew after Dean dropped out that I would be going door-to-door for Kerry in the fall.

[racaulk]

7. I was a Deaniac through and through...and I still am! n/t

[Catchawave]

9. I supported DNC Chair Dean with

a donation! He speaks for me, and with hopes he speaks for all of us through 2008!

Unless there's a change in DNC rule between now and 2007, I don't think he can run for Prez? Didn't he give that up to accept his current position?

Never sure why he keeps showing up on other DU 2008 Prez polls :shrug:

[Catchawave]

8. Edwards brought me back to politics

and thought the other nine would have been a kick ass administration to support him !

Sidebar: Compared to the crap Bush brought with him !

Bottom Line: I loved them all (the Dems) !

Edit: to clarify Dems who had my love :patriot:

[rabid_nerd]

10. Wrote in Al Gore

but I live in PA, where the primary doesn't matter, lol..

[AtomicKitten]

13. I wanted Al Gore To Run in 2004

He deserved the spot and I wish he had run. I hope he runs in 2008.
I will quit my job to work for him if he does.

[DemInTX]

11. General Clark -

First candidate I worked wholeheartedly for, because he was beholden to no one.

Worked in DraftClark and he was still in my heart when I marked the ballot for Kerry in Nov.

[garthranzz]

12. Not too involved in the primaries

because the candidate would be chosen before the primaries got here. But the more I looked at them, the more I liked Kerry. I still do.

[GoBruins]

15. I voted for Kerry

I live in California so the primaries were pretty much decided by the time my state was able to vote. However I've always liked Kerry so during the summer I volunteered for his campaign. I wasn't old enough to vote yet but I had a great time talking to people about politics.

[ChiciB1]

14. I Doubt Dean Will Run....

but it's ALWAYS been Edwards for me~

[Catchawave]

16. I don't think Dean *can * run in 2008?

and damn proud he's running the DNC...and yes, he and Edwards woke the centrists out of their deep sleep in 2004 primaries.

How kewl is that !?!

[ChiciB1]

17. Veddy, Veddy Wunderfuel!!

Go Edwards! Love Elizabeth!!!!

[Catchawave]

19. Yes!

That is, just trying to bring back the passion ! GD-P is desperately lacking these days...just my opinion, I could be wrong <snork>

[Guaranteed]

40. He "can," he's just agreed not to because of the conflicts of

interest involved.

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[FrenchieCat]

21. Just reading along

and noticed that Catchawave just lost my respect forever!

What happened to get you all excited, all of a sudden.....and who exactly should get a grip?

I was just reading along and saw that last post and said to calmly to myself.... :wtf:

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[LandOLincoln]

24. Links, please. I'm interested to see your "homework." n/t

[Catchawave]

26. Yahoo and Google Wesley Clark for starters ?

Also, I'm married to a career military officer (O-6, retired) who couldn't stand him either :patriot:

'k?

[LandOLincoln]

27. Yes, I've Googled the General many times...

and get mostly a huge heap o' wingnut sites (R and L) accusing him of everything from baby killing to trying to start WWIII. Do you really want to take their word for anything?

And your husband--did he serve with Clark? Know him personally?

Just askin'...

[Jai4WKC08]

33. Well I AM a career Army officer

O-5 retired, and I know for a fact that almost everybody who worked for Clark thinks the world of him. So don't try to pull that "my huband says" officer's wife bullshit with me.

And since you weren't here during the pre-primary season, you might can the crap there too. Dean and Clark ruled these boards in the fall/winter of 2003.

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[Totally Committed]

38. Clark creeps you out? He must:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1997470

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x1997470#1997487

I question your motives for posting this poll. Just so you know: "Passion" and "discord" are not the same thing.

[LandOLincoln]

22. Yes, Clark had "this many" supporters in '03 and '04

and he's getting more support all the time.

And he didn't "flip-flop" on anything, not one damn thing. If you disagree, perhaps you could post a link?

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[LandOLincoln]

42. I think you might want to check the archives

while you still can. :hi:



(edit for clarity)

[PatrioticOhioLiberal]

44. You're pissed?

Jeebus...you flame Clark supporters and YOU'RE PISSED?

Guess the question as to why this pseudo poll got posted has been asnwered.

You do realize you're now seen as a trouble maker by more than just Clark supporters don't you?

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[PatrioticOhioLiberal]

29. Knew it couldn't last

Nice thread going for a while. Figures that it couldn't last.
Question was "who did you support" not "who do you want to slam".

:spank:

[LandOLincoln]

30. Since the "slammer" is also the OP,

one can't help but question her motives in posting the poll in the first place.

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[faithfulcitizen]

31. most people were apart of the Draft Clark movement...

that began around march/april of 2003. By the time he announced, he had an enormous base of support, hence the immediate sky-rocketing to leading the field in 1st few weeks.

Clark opposed this war and had spoke out about it extensively since 9/11, before most even knew there would be a war or what the hell he was talking about. When he joined the race in 2003, he gave a lousy answer to a question, hence the "the flip-flopper" mantra began. None of us who have followed Clark and supported him EVER questioned his stance. He even testified in front of congress warning of an ill-advised war.

So...do we have a grip? You betcha, and we haven't let go! :)

[PatrioticOhioLiberal]

34. No way

Clark had...let's see...checking the latest number...46 supporters? LOL

Supported him then, support him now, will vote for him again if he decides to run.

Why should that be "creepy"?

[LandOLincoln]

36. Hmm...come to think of it,

"creepy" was one of the anti-Clark memes floated prominantly by such luminaries as Peggy Nooner.

Hmmmmm....

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[PatrioticOhioLiberal]

49. I'll second that

Shove it!

:toast:

[Adelante]

35. No way what?

So this was a flamebait thread, after all. I took Catchawave wrong, I guess. Just another basher.

Shove it :)

[LandOLincoln]

41. I think PatrioticOhioLiberal was expressing surprise

that only 46 DUers had come forward (at the time) as Clark supporters in '03 and '04.

[IndianaGreen]

25. Dean and Kucinich

Dennis was right about the war then, and he still is! Get out of Iraq now!

[TheDonkey]

28. I flirted with Dean but went to the Kerry camp early on

I liked some of his early townhalls seemed to have some awesome ideas.

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[Totally Committed]

46. Wow, that's harsh.

"No offense to WesClarKies, I'll vote Republican if he's the 2008 Dem Nomineeeeeeeek."

Sorry. That IS offensive. And I DO take offense. But, yes, I "get it".

[FrenchieCat]

47. What's hillarious...and actually pretty sad is that this is not even

primary time. This is a time we are supposed to work together for the public good.....and we get a Dem boot up our collective asses.

Could it be an immature emotion such as jealousy? Now, that would be creepy!

[Adelante]

48. The topic line was good

"Throw out the Clarkies" or some shit.

[Catchawave]

50. Pre Primary Time....

...and I'm really getting sick of Clarkies 'splaing this to me...

PRE PRIMARY TIME ! Got that?

[PatrioticOhioLiberal]

53. Methinks

that has been the plan all along...don't think any Dem candidate would get a vote from this one.

[Jersey Devil]

51. Who is "Clark"?

LOL, just kiddin'

I supported Dean and was royally pissed off that the nominations were decided by a few dozen farmers in Iowa and those very strange (but loveable) New Englanders in NH who are about as typical of the country as a whole as are Cajuns in the LA bayous.

And my damned state, NJ, didn't have a primary until June. Well, we fixed that now and we get a primary on the 3rd Tues in Feb starting in 2008 so maybe I will get a say next time.

[AlienGirl]

54. Locking

This has turned into a flamewar.