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IrishEyes

(3,275 posts)
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 05:48 PM Jan 2020

Of the 13 democratic candidates left, there are 5 candidates that I won't vote for in the primary

Last edited Fri Jan 10, 2020, 09:44 PM - Edit history (1)

I have listened to their speeches, watch their videos and researched their policies. I don't think that they are the right choice for different reasons. However, if any of them are the nominee, I will throw myself into campaigning and supporting them. I'm still undecided because I'm torn between a few great candidates at the moment. Of course, by the time I get to vote in the primary in my state, the number of people running will probably be significantly reduced.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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Of the 13 democratic candidates left, there are 5 candidates that I won't vote for in the primary (Original Post) IrishEyes Jan 2020 OP
Same space and place JustAnotherGen Jan 2020 #1
I definitely wouldn't lie Rorey Jan 2020 #2
I would really be campaign against Trump. IrishEyes Jan 2020 #4
When you go door to door...you have spiel...they print it and you basically memorize it...you don't Demsrule86 Jan 2020 #7
Yes, I've worked many campaigns Rorey Jan 2020 #12
I know how hard it is when you candidate doesn't win...I was a Deaniac myself...still love the guy. Demsrule86 Jan 2020 #13
Updating lists Rorey Jan 2020 #14
I have an ex that I don't really have to deal with as we married young, had a kid young and I was Demsrule86 Jan 2020 #15
I have no choice JustAnotherGen Jan 2020 #19
And if Trump wins...you will have the 'discomfort' of knowing you didn't do everything you could. Demsrule86 Jan 2020 #6
I am pretty much where you are at. Blue_true Jan 2020 #8
Too me it epitomizes the reasons we lost in 16...any of our candidates will be fine...way better Demsrule86 Jan 2020 #9
Add 2000, and 1980 to 2016. The same mindset screwed us each time. nt Blue_true Jan 2020 #10
You are correct...and the mid terms were screwed up during Obama's time also...by those who couldn't Demsrule86 Jan 2020 #11
Hey - I'm actually a Democratic Committee Member JustAnotherGen Jan 2020 #16
You know what? This is the Superbowl...and the states you mention helped give us the house majority Demsrule86 Jan 2020 #17
Yep - you have a nice day JustAnotherGen Jan 2020 #18
Well, I am glad that you are taking your time. :) Sloumeau Jan 2020 #3
Thank you. I have until the end of April. IrishEyes Jan 2020 #5
 

JustAnotherGen

(31,970 posts)
1. Same space and place
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 05:50 PM
Jan 2020

But I don't believe I will throw myself into campaigning for them. If I have core differences - and I do with a few -then I'm not going to knock on doors to lie. I WILL vote though!

ETA - I have 8 I won't vote for in the Primary.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
2. I definitely wouldn't lie
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 05:53 PM
Jan 2020

I've got to believe what I'm saying. That said, I'd possibly campaign AGAINST -45.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

IrishEyes

(3,275 posts)
4. I would really be campaign against Trump.
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 05:59 PM
Jan 2020

I would also work very hard to get more seats in the house and turn the senate blue. I honestly don't think any of the six I don't like will get the nomination.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,735 posts)
7. When you go door to door...you have spiel...they print it and you basically memorize it...you don't
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 08:39 PM
Jan 2020

argue with voters...true for phone banking also...Have you ever worked a campaign? And there are plenty of things you could do to help the campaign that don't involve going out...putting stuff in the computer, organizing those who do go out, printing and filing,feeding volunteers, working early voting, giving people rides to the polls...tons of stuff anyone can do. I guess the question I have, is do you hate the idea of Trump winning more than you dislike whatever candidate you dislike?... because I sure as hell hate the idea of Trump winning period.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
12. Yes, I've worked many campaigns
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 10:59 PM
Jan 2020

Trust me, you and I are on the same team.

I don't memorize. Before I go door to door I do a lot of studying. I educate myself so that I can answer questions and know what I'm talking about. I put a whole lot of time and a whole lot of thought into what I'm doing when I'm campaigning.

What I probably should have said in my post was that I generally try to stay on a positive note. I despise -45 with every fiber of my being, but the fact of the matter is that I may come across some Democrats who actually support him. I know there are some because I just divorced one last year. If I can have a conversation with someone in which I build up our Democrat rather than go negative about -45, then that's what I will try to do.

I put "Undecided" for a couple of reasons. One is because our posts tend to get judged by which candidate we favor, and the other is because there are several candidates that I fully support. Then, of course, there are a couple I am not on board with, but I WILL vote for whoever gets the nomination.

And I'll definitely be loud about GOTV. Now more than ever before.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,735 posts)
13. I know how hard it is when you candidate doesn't win...I was a Deaniac myself...still love the guy.
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 11:06 PM
Jan 2020

We were not allowed during the Obama campaign to say negative things about Bush and later Romney...I was out in rural Ohio...I had been living in Wisconsin for a year as hubs was transferred and came back to Ohio...boy was that tough...some of the lists were not updated and had confederate flags flying, I refused to go in those. I had one guy pray for me...such a sinner...and one guy threaten to sick his dog on me...but we persevered and Ohio went blue for two elections...I think we can do it again...particularly if Biden is the nominee. He is well liked here and spent a considerable amount of time here during 08 and 12...but I will work hard for any candidate. Trump is not well liked here. He has hurt the farmers and Lordstown GM is a sore spot too...and we may lose Parma GM as well. So we have a shot.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
14. Updating lists
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 11:15 PM
Jan 2020

Maybe they were like my ex-husband. He's still registered as a Democrat, but he voted for -45 and is glued to FauxNews. I don't know what the hell happened to his brain that he would change so much.

I've had to fight the temptation to change his registration. Mostly because it's illegal, of course.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,735 posts)
15. I have an ex that I don't really have to deal with as we married young, had a kid young and I was
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 11:53 PM
Jan 2020

divorced by 21. Ours was a very bad but brief marriage...we were violent and I thank God my daughter was too young to remember much. Our daughter is grown now...he is undoubtedly a Trump supporter. He was racist , sexist and homophobic. It is a form of brain damage I think....on the bright side, I married a great guy and we have three kids...he is my soulmate and even more liberal than me...he accused me of being establishment the other night and came damn close to sleeping in the guest room!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

JustAnotherGen

(31,970 posts)
19. I have no choice
Fri Jan 10, 2020, 04:30 PM
Jan 2020

I'm a Democratic Committee member. It's my job.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,735 posts)
6. And if Trump wins...you will have the 'discomfort' of knowing you didn't do everything you could.
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 08:33 PM
Jan 2020

I wouldn't want that on my conscience...and I will work for any nominee during the general and fight like hell to get Trump out...all of the Democratic candidates are 10000000000 times better than Trump.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
8. I am pretty much where you are at.
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 09:15 PM
Jan 2020

I just don't get why some feel that they can't get up for putting down an incarnate evil, I won't get it if I live for another million years, the attitude just seems like navel-gazing to me.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,735 posts)
9. Too me it epitomizes the reasons we lost in 16...any of our candidates will be fine...way better
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 10:19 PM
Jan 2020

than what we have. I will be all in no matter what.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
10. Add 2000, and 1980 to 2016. The same mindset screwed us each time. nt
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 10:37 PM
Jan 2020
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,735 posts)
11. You are correct...and the mid terms were screwed up during Obama's time also...by those who couldn't
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 10:50 PM
Jan 2020

get exactly what they wanted.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

JustAnotherGen

(31,970 posts)
16. Hey - I'm actually a Democratic Committee Member
Fri Jan 10, 2020, 01:07 PM
Jan 2020

We've flipped our heart of NJ 'Red Country' county seat Blue, we have to D Assembly Members, Phil is our Governor, and an Malinowski is our rep.


While the rest of the country has been knitting hats, wringing hands - hell even the state -

Hunterdon Country Democratic Party members have been working tirelessly to make it Royal blue.


Truthfully - those folks out in places like Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and PA who have not been killing themselves to get EVERYTHING local and state the past few years?

Ya know what?

Let THEM do the heaving lifting. I've been giving three/five nights and or/weekend days to the Democratic Party Cause since early January 2017.

I'm fucking tired.

Someone else needs to lift some weight around here.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Demsrule86

(68,735 posts)
17. You know what? This is the Superbowl...and the states you mention helped give us the house majority
Fri Jan 10, 2020, 01:48 PM
Jan 2020

so they have been working hard. I would check out the midterms and the most recent elections before making such a statement. In any case, good job on promoting Democrats... hmm...fucking tired, well so am I;but I will do my best to remove asshat Trump this year and not suggest that I have done more than enough when Trump is still in office. The knitting hats thing is interesting, I assume that is a disparaging remark towards the women's march in 17? Well,I went and my girls went...we found it uplifting and prepared us to fight Trump. Get some rest...have a good day.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

JustAnotherGen

(31,970 posts)
18. Yep - you have a nice day
Fri Jan 10, 2020, 04:27 PM
Jan 2020

The day of the Women's March? Was the first Indivisible Meeting I organized.

Your girls better step on and go to college to register people as I did in 2018.
Go to the country fair as I've done for three years.
Knock on doors for Council and Mayoral Candidates
Make calls.
Donate and hold fund raisers locally to a grand total of 18K out of my own pocket.

Earn and give $500 EACH to Biden, Castro, Kamala, Amy, Booker, and Buttigieg.

Get back to me when you had foot reconstruction surgery and were going out daily with a boot and a knee bike to knock one doors and flip a district that had been Red for 40 years to Blue. Or when the child separation started - get up with a bullhorn in said boot, in 90 degree whether and organize that.


Good luck questioning my Bonafides.


If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

Sloumeau

(2,657 posts)
3. Well, I am glad that you are taking your time. :)
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 05:58 PM
Jan 2020

As long as you decide by the time your state has its primary or caucus, it is all good.

Please feel free to let people here at DU know if you have any questions about specific candidates or issues.

Good Luck!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
 

IrishEyes

(3,275 posts)
5. Thank you. I have until the end of April.
Tue Jan 7, 2020, 06:05 PM
Jan 2020

Fortunately, I have some great candidates to chose from.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
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