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PresidentObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:04 AM
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I simply can't make up my mind on my second choice.
First it was Obama.

Then I was leaning towards Hillary when Obama started attacking John Edwards for the 527 bullshit.

Then I went back and forth between them, and now I'm leaning towards Hillary again.

I simply can't make up my mind. With my candidate not looking so heat thus far in the four primaries/caucuses that have happened...I have no idea who to support if Edwards doesn't do well in South Carolina or on Feb. 5th.

I love our final three. They're all good candidates, and I hope John Edwards is in the race when Missouri has it's primary on the 5th, so I can cast my vote of thankfulness for his campaign.
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Lucinda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:07 AM
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1. Just keep doing what you're doing
As long as you keep paying attention, something will click and you'll have an answer.
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PresidentObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:10 AM
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3. Thank you. It's a good sign that I can't make up my mind: Means they're all good!
I'm definitely proud to be a Democrat with this final three...

:)
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Lucinda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:23 AM
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9. It's certainly not a bad group to choose from!
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PresidentObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:25 AM
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11. Absolutely not. A great field of candidates we've got left.
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Cheney Killed Bambi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:08 AM
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2. You can't go wrong
as long as you vote in the Democratic (and not the Republican), primary.
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caligirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:12 AM
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4. Your having trouble. A guy at my husbands office is too. He is AA and
he doesn't think Obama can get elected(doesn't think America is ready for a black POTUS.) So his 1st choice is Edwards. Hillary is his second choice and he doesn't like it. He is from Harlem originally.
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PresidentObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:26 AM
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12. Interesting. What does he think about Edwards chances? I'm not going to lie, it's got me down.
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patrice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:31 AM
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14. Edwards isn't kidding about going all of the way, no matter what.
He could be quite important at the convention.
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caligirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:34 AM
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16. something to recall is that he could go through several states before winning one.
He wouldn't be out of the race if that happened. Watch the polls next week and see if this performance doesn't help. He was superb tonight.
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PresidentObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:38 AM
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17. I thought he was good at the Nevada debate too, and where'd it get him?
I hate to be so pessimistic...
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caligirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:48 AM
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20. He is having trouble no doubt. But he should stay in the race and drive the
Edited on Tue Jan-22-08 12:49 AM by caligirl
message. In the case of Edwards vs Obama he helps Obama in the south. He pulls white voters away from Hillary. Without Edwards in the south Obama has less of chance of winning southern states. But most importantly his populist message is very important to the middle class regaining control of the government. For that to happen he has to get more delegates. I plan to hold out until Feb 4 when I will decide, do I want to support the candidate and hope he gives his delegates to Obama, or do i want to vote for Obama even though I think he is not as progressive as Edwards. (Hint: I would not say I am a fan of Hillary, her money and ties to Indian outsourcing interests have hurt to many families and workers here in the Silicon valley.)
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patrice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:41 AM
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19. I'll be on the phone in the evenings for him for the next two weeks and
I'm in for the long haul after that. I'm going to apply to be a delegate, but some of us here are thinking about going to the convention anyway, as peaceful observers, to support our issues.
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PresidentObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:49 AM
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21. How does one go to the convention?
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patrice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:58 AM
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23. As a delegate? Your state party has a process, which, if it's like the
caucus process here, is based on how many people you bring in to vote for you to be a delegate. I imagine the states that have primaries have a something similar that basicly results in growing party membership. You should go to your state party's website and read up. All of them have info about this right now.

As a non-delegate? We're probably going to make a road trip of it to Denver and either camp or stay with my sister in Colorado Springs.
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PresidentObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 01:00 AM
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24. Interesting, thanks.
I've always wanted to go, but had no clue how.
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caligirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:31 AM
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15. He doesn't like his chances. He agreed with my husbands position
Edited on Tue Jan-22-08 12:35 AM by caligirl
on Hillary, that being Bill's wife doesn't equal executive experience. ( He said sleeping with Bill but I didn't think that was the way to say it)
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patrice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:13 AM
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5. Edwards can glean enough delegates to be very important to the outcome.
If Edwards can't overtake Clinton and Obama, Edwards supporters should seriously consider staying Un-Committed as to their "second choice" because it drives the other two to the Left, towards Edwards's position, because as long as the other two stay as even as they are, the delegates that Edwards's gets should be very important in a brokered convention. He will, therefore, be able to deal with them on the Issues.
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mnhtnbb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:13 AM
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6. I want a chance to vote for Edwards in NC primary--not until May!
I hope he stays in it, because I'm not terribly happy with the idea of supporting Hillary. I can't bring myself to vote for Obama (in the primary).
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patrice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:15 AM
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8. We must push Obama to the Left, by supporting Edwards. See my post up-thread. nt
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avaistheone1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:29 AM
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13. Precisely.
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caligirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:52 AM
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22. could not agree more. I'll remember that point. Obama said he
Edited on Tue Jan-22-08 12:52 AM by caligirl
would include nurses at his table of people dealing with health insurance. I like that.
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patrice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 08:36 AM
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25. Focussing on the Issues will set us Free. nt
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annie1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:13 AM
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7. I'm with you, i love our final 3. Honestly, no need to pick a favorite really...
just be happy liking all 3. : )
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PresidentObama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:24 AM
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10. Thanks for the advice :D
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peoli Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-22-08 12:39 AM
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18. Just ask yourself, "What would John Kerry do?"
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