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Connonym Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-18-07 12:26 AM
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Have you decided on your candidate? Are you happy with that decision?
You don't have to say who if you don't want to but I'm curious how many are undecided and how many have made up their minds. I was really hoping for Al Gore but I've finally given up on that and after his recent comments that because he's not an official part of the government he doesn't have to be diplomatic I think he's made the perfect choice for himself and will serve the world much better as he is rather than as president. Maybe this is how it was meant to be.

At any rate, I've decided that Edwards is my man. He's got me hooked because of his stand on labor issues and support of the working class. Today I made it official and broke the piggy bank and donated to his campaign. Now I just have to cross my fingers and hope he's still around to vote for in the Wisconsin primary.
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astral Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-18-07 12:59 AM
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1. Yes. Yes. n/t
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-18-07 01:04 AM
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2. My dear Connonym...
Yes, I have decided...

Dennis Kucinich.

He speaks for me...

I don't think he'll be our nominee, but I'm still voting for him in the primary...

And I will vote for whoever our nominee is, in the general election next November...

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Connonym Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-18-07 01:25 AM
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6. yeah, I think we probably all will vote for whomever our candidate is
I have to believe that we'll be able to win this election, the alternative is too depressing. I like Kucinich but I have to agree with you that I don't think he'll be our nominee. I hate being pragmatic instead of idealistic but my funds are limited and I wanted to donate in the most meaningful way but I'm happy with John Edwards' positions on just about everything and I feel good about him in a way I couldn't quite summon up for Kerry (still supported Kerry, still put up the lawn signs, volunteered at the local campaign HQ and all that but couldn't really get thrilled about it). Perhaps we'll see Kucinich serve in a cabinet position or something and groom him up for a future presidential run.
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Tuesday Afternoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-18-07 01:17 AM
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3. no decision at this time
my primary is so late. It really doesn't matter. you guys have fun.
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Connonym Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-18-07 01:28 AM
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7. yeah, the WI primary is fairly late so I understand your feeling
it's sort of frustrating, isn't it? Because most of us hard core Dems are going to vote for any Democratic candidate the primary is our only real chance at making our voice heard and it's disheartening to feel that we don't really get a say.
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Tuesday Afternoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-18-07 01:36 AM
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10. ~
Gore is my man. after that, I will tow the party line in the general...unless some miracle occurs. Yes, I wish the primaries were held on the same day across the nation. I also think candidates should not declare so soon. I am for election reform in all areas. :yoiks:
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Nicole Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-18-07 01:19 AM
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4. Yes & Yes n/t
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Critters2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-18-07 01:22 AM
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5. I may be on the verge of changing my mind....again
I hate that I have to vote, rather than caucus, this year. I love the give and take of the caucuses, where you can hear why people you respect (or not) support the candidates they do. I'll miss that. I've become impressed with the the populism of one candidate, but I have trouble forgiving him his stance on the IWR (gee, who might that be?) So, I'm still thinking.
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Fire Walk With Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-18-07 01:33 AM
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8. Kucinich. I'm happy with him, but not the American people's reaction to him.
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fizzgig Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-18-07 01:35 AM
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9. i thought i had, but somethings have turned me off of late
but my vote (colorado) won't make a lick of difference

i will vote in the general for whomever gets the nomination
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