Democratic Primary Thread (New Poll - January)

[IrishLax]

Vote for the candidate you intend to vote for in the primary. Iowa Caucus is 2 weeks away.

 

[cody1smith]

Not a trump fan by any means. But theses clowns make me loose sleep

 

[Cali_domer]

American Solidarity Party 2020 baby!

 

[calvegas04]

Independent

 

[ACamp1900]

Not a trump fan by any means. But theses clowns make me loose sleep

This is me for the most part,... I could hold my nose for a couple I guess just like with Trump. But none of the front runners are in that small group.

 

[MNIrishman]

Love all these candidates. I'm still trying to decide which of them is the most victim-y so I know who most deserves my vote of enlightenment.

 

[IrishLax]

Biden carries the day easily in the last poll on this site. Pete got 1 total vote. Interesting to see him leading now.

 

[arrowryan]

I’ll always support local talent. Pete did wonders for South Bend and I’m excited to see what he can do on a national level. If the democrats win the presidential election and it’s not Pete, I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s someone’s VP.

 

[drayer54]

I wish I still lived in Iowa. I would have registered D and showed up screaming about free shit, banning guns, and complaining to everyone about how the caucus is far too white.

The cool thing about Iowa is that it's easy to get up and speak for the lesser candidates so I prob could have had a significant audience.

Ahwell.

 

[gkIrish]

I'm not a registered Democrat but my vote would go to Bloomberg or Mayor Pete.

 

[stlnd01]

Warren. I think she'd make the most effective president. I agree she's probably too liberal for a lot of people but I think, in office, she'd be relatively pragmatic.

But I'm guessing in the end it'll be Biden and I'm fine with him too. Agree Buttigieg is very impressive he's just so young/inexperienced. And I respect Bernie a lot, though his supporters give me hives.

Basically I like all of them except Bloomberg. If he wants to beat Trump so bad he should spend his money helping other Democrats win, because he's never going to.

 

[stlnd01]

I'm not a registered Democrat but my vote would go to Bloomberg or Mayor Pete.

Not sure about New York but I don't think you have to be a registered Democrat to vote in the primaries in most states.

 

[drayer54]

I forgot to explain my answer.

These candidates are all too far left for me. Except for Bloomberg, who is too authoritarian/totalitarian for me and well hopefully about everyone else.

I'll vote Bernie. Because the enemy of the democratic establishment and CNN is my friend.

 

[Irishize]

Whether it’s the incumbent or the slate of opposing candidates, there’s not one person who I would be proud to say is my POTUS. It gets worse every four years.

 

[BabyIrish]

Whether it’s the incumbent or the slate of opposing candidates, there’s not one person who I would be proud to say is my POTUS. It gets worse every four years.

This is me. The way things are going I l probably won’t cast a vote for the presidency or any national seats. I’ll be focusing more on local elections.

 

[317Irish]

I'm not a registered Democrat but my vote would go to Bloomberg or Mayor Pete.

Indiana is open primary so whether you are registered to a party or not you can vote in the primary for either party. I went Buttigieg because he and Klobuchar are the most moderate. Biden would be ok for 4 years I suppose but it’s difficult constantly watching him lose his train of thought when speaking. The other ones are just too far left and I understand the criticism but would at least bring respect back to the office. To be fair I would also prefer nearly all republicans over the current guy.

 

[InKellyWeTrust]

Love all these candidates. I'm still trying to decide which of them is the most victim-y so I know who most deserves my vote of entitlement.

FIFY. Ha, this is totally how I read it the first time though. Works with the tongue in cheek vibe too.

 

[NDRock]

Whether it’s the incumbent or the slate of opposing candidates, there’s not one person who I would be proud to say is my POTUS. It gets worse every four years.

It’s at the point where I root for what would be the most comical debates. Trump calling Warren, “Pocahontas” the entire debate would be fun. Bernie screaming while Trump smirks could be good. Right now I’m going for the battle of New York billionaires. Figure they know each other well and may throw out some good zingers.

 

[InKellyWeTrust]

It’s at the point where I root for what would be the most comical debates. Trump calling Warren Pocahontas the entire debate would be fun. Bernie screaming while Trump smirks could be good. Right now I’m going for the battle of New York billionaires. Figure they know each other well and may throw out some good zingers.

For me its all selfish at this point. Trump has done wonders for my investments. Its hard to see anything else about any of the candidates I like.

 

[tko]

Other, Killary or Michael Obama

 

[317Irish]

It’s at the point where I root for what would be the most comical debates. Trump calling Warren, “Pocahontas” the entire debate would be fun. Bernie screaming while Trump smirks could be good. Right now I’m going for the battle of New York billionaires. Figure they know each other well and may throw out some good zingers.

Just to help me get a better idea of the opposing opinion, is this facetious or are u really rooting for debates that turn into a shitshow? My opposition to trump is really not due to party or policy, it’s the way he conducts himself, lack of character, etc. (IMO) Even the republican colleagues that blindly follow him and defend him through thick and thin while only picking the absolutely most egregious things he says or tweets to rebuff him (think Rubio or Murkowski) would provide infinitely more respect for the office. Again, maybe your post was just making light of things, but it seems like a growing number of people are clamoring for more Chaos from the White House as if they don’t want to lose the reality TV feeling that has come from his election.

 

[Old Man Mike]

I'd like to see someone as President who is not OVERTLY behaving in ways which give negative examples to young people growing up needing positive ones. Anyone on either side of the aisle like that? Anyone that someone might honestly respect?

 

[NDBoiler]

I'd like to see someone as President who is not OVERTLY behaving in ways which give negative examples to young people growing up needing positive ones. Anyone on either side of the aisle like that? Anyone that someone might honestly respect?

Trey Gowdy would be great in IMO or Mitch Daniels.

I also agree with the others who have said no way to the incumbent or these candidates. I’m pretty conservative, but I cannot stand Trump. I didn’t vote for him in 2016 (couldn’t do it in good conscience, went with kasich, who happened to still be on my ballot). The problem I see is, all the people who probably would be good candidates (like Gowdy and Daniels)don’t want to deal with all the BS that comes from running for high office. Then you’re just left with all these others and their glaring flaws.

 

[NDRock]

Just to help me get a better idea of the opposing opinion, is this facetious or are u really rooting for debates that turn into a shitshow? My opposition to trump is really not due to party or policy, it’s the way he conducts himself, lack of character, etc. (IMO) Even the republican colleagues that blindly follow him and defend him through thick and thin while only picking the absolutely most egregious things he says or tweets to rebuff him (think Rubio or Murkowski) would provide infinitely more respect for the office. Again, maybe your post was just making light of things, but it seems like a growing number of people are clamoring for more Chaos from the White House as if they don’t want to lose the reality TV feeling that has come from his election.

Mostly facetious. I'll probably vote 3rd party anyway. Trump winning would probably be best for me as I live in a very strong Republican county (I assume like a liberal part of California, just opposite). It was constant teeth gnashing for 8 years of Obama and I don't want listen to that again. People seem happier here which makes my life better.
Either way, I'll hope whoever is in there does a great job but will continue to expect the same.

 

[calvegas04]

I do feel the Economy is more stable when a republican is in office. But I wish we had more than 2 parties to realistically pick from.

 

[NDVirginia19]

It is insane how much the media is in the bag for Warren. She's going to get creamed by Trump if she wins

 

[IrishLax]

It is insane how much the media is in the bag for Warren. She's going to get creamed by Trump if she wins

Offshore betting odds have her BY FAR the worst matchup against Trump.

 

[317Irish]

I do feel the Economy is more stable when a republican is in office. But I wish we had more than 2 parties to realistically pick from.

Semantics maybe, but I disagree that it’s more “stable” with a republican. Republican often equals less regulation which often equals boom or bust. Under Obama the economy had small incremental, but stable growth once his policies kicked in. Under Trump the market has skyrocketed, and he certainly deserves credit, but he does so in a way that puts us close to catastrophe with the tariffs, playing hardball against allies for better trade deals, and reckless threats to unstable governments. It has been effective overall to date, but one would have to be blind to not see the potential for ending very badly.

 

[no.1IrishFan]

Yang is my new #1

 

[BGIF]

Can't believe the incumbent Nancy Pelosi isn't on the board. Trump gets convicted. Pence is collateral casualty vaulting Paul Pelosi into First Dude.

No truth to the rumor that after hearing the news Hillary was found hanging by a strip of Epstein's bedsheet from the Foster Bench in Fort Marcy Park. It was just photo shopped for her book tour promo.