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arcane1

(38,613 posts)
2. She's pretty much the only one the MSM ever mentions.
Sat Nov 8, 2014, 06:34 PM
Nov 2014

But as we all know, the one who polls highest two years before election day always wins

Erich Bloodaxe BSN

(14,733 posts)
4. Or maybe it's because to 'submit' your choices
Sat Nov 8, 2014, 06:43 PM
Nov 2014

they want your email address, and people who, for instance, would vote for Sanders, Warren, or Reich aren't interested in getting on the DFA mailing list.

brooklynite

(94,585 posts)
5. Oops, did I forget to mention that Warren had 34?
Sat Nov 8, 2014, 06:46 PM
Nov 2014

i left her out because she's not running, focusing only on the likelies...

Recursion

(56,582 posts)
8. Glad you asked! Here are the announced 2016 Democratic Presidential candidates
Sat Nov 8, 2014, 11:59 PM
Nov 2014

9/11 Truther Jeff Boss
Radical conservative Robby Wells
Performance artist Vermin Supreme
Felon and freakshow Lyndon LaRouche

tularetom

(23,664 posts)
6. Doesn't seem like that big of a lead considering how much the media are talking her up
Sat Nov 8, 2014, 06:49 PM
Nov 2014

And how little most potential Sanders voters give a crap about a DFA poll in the first place.

stuffmatters

(2,574 posts)
9. I emailed them back that the choices were too limited
Sun Nov 9, 2014, 08:25 AM
Nov 2014

Warren's excellent but not running, Bernie's preferable to the rest but not a democrat. Robert Reich would be a good vice president. Where are Sherrod Brown & Al Franken on the list. Franken is possibly America's best liked senator and Brown probably one of the strongest populist. They both won reelection handily against the Koch prop machine.

Also interesting that Cenk recently cited a poll of young people where Al Gore led. That's intriguing.. campaign writes itself: "Think how much better off our country would be today if Gore..."

Before they start polling for president, start with a competent DNC chair - Barney Frank would be great or beg Dean to come back.

 

TheNutcracker

(2,104 posts)
14. Bernie has the most democratic record of them all. Just look at the record. Funny comment.
Sun Nov 9, 2014, 03:49 PM
Nov 2014

Considering the record of all viable contenders.

stuffmatters

(2,574 posts)
15. Bernie is not a registered Democrat.
Tue Nov 18, 2014, 07:55 PM
Nov 2014

Of course his record is stellar re:democratic principles. But do you think the DNC et alios would nominate someone who is not a member of their party?

DFW

(54,397 posts)
10. I sent a note to Jim
Sun Nov 9, 2014, 08:52 AM
Nov 2014

I said I know his most famous sibling wasn't on the list because he wasn't interested in running and Judy would have him in chains if he did, but that if he were, he be right up there on my list. I know, I know, Howard won't be running. But I would have him on the list just to remind people how many people still long for the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party.

 

TheNutcracker

(2,104 posts)
13. ps. That puts Sanders on the starting line with Clinton! Then it's game on!
Sun Nov 9, 2014, 03:42 PM
Nov 2014

run Bernie because the United States needs you...we need you to save and protect our american values and our quality of life. Hillary will not do this. She is already protecting the 'status quo'.

Please run Senator Sanders

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