If Gore declares he's running in the primaries, would you change your vote?

[stlsaxman]

Poll question: If Gore declares he's running in the primaries, would you change your vote?

Have you settled on a candidate?

Would you change your vote or stick with your candidate?

Just trying to get a feeling for DU'ers level of commitment to the current field.

Thank you in advance for participating!

[TomInTib]

1. I am not voting.

That shit will get you jury duty in California.

Besides, I live in Marin County where everyone votes straight ticket Dem.

[MrMickeysMom]

19. If you are serious (and you might not be) I just want to say...

....AAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUGGGGHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TomInTib]

26. Oh, I am serious alright.

I am always serious.

And I don't really give a damn about politics or politicians, per se.

I have no preferences as far as the candidates are concerned.

For I am about right and wrong.

And I mean right and wrong as I see right and wrong.

I care not what anyone else thinks or believes. You see, that is just the way I am wired.

But I am passionate about Veterans' Affairs. And Human Rights. And the Environment.

You look around today's Congress and tell me why I should give a damn.

Sell-outs, every goddamned one of them.

[MrMickeysMom]

30. Well, if you say so, I respect that, but I don't understand how we will have...

... the things you care about if we don't' have non-sell outs in office.

Were it not for things legislated like the GI bill, or Veterans Administration, the Bill of Rights, plus a lot of hard fucking work by "the people", we wouldn't have the number of programs that do help, albeit in an inperfect form.

The only way I have of making a difference, at least locally IS to vote. Voting, and doing whatever other godamned thing you have to so that we can progress to whatever the next level is. I worked hard to candidates, but I also have done my part to push candidates out of the picture who don't deserve to stay in office. Beats hitting them over the head, and it's our right.

It's a choice that can make the difference, so I'll keep fighting for that right. Maybe some day you'll feel differently.

Hang in there.

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

59. Passionate about Veterans' affairs, et. al.

But not passionate enough to actually vote, right? You care passionately about the environment, but not enough to risk jury duty.

That's quite the Profile In Courage you've got going on there.

[TomInTib]

60. As I said, I live in Marin County.

Everyone votes Dem.

My vote would not make one bit of difference.

Environment/jury? Are you talking about a littering case or something?

And who is going to run my business while I am sitting in some fucking jury box?

Maybe you could pay my bills while I am locked down for a month or two.

And what the fuck does voting have to do with Veterans Health Care?

My girlfriend gets the CA sample ballet booklet, and there is not a single vet bill in it.

Voting is not a duty.

I voted one time in my life, and that was against GWB in 2000.

Lotta goddamned good that did me.

And I got pulled into a two week hit-and-run trial immediately following the elections.

[Jeff In Milwaukee]

61. Incredibly freaking stupid people shouldn't be allow to vote...

Thanks for volunteering. And welcome to my Ignore List. With more than 100,000 soldiers in harm's way, you can't be fucking bothered to vote because it would be an inconvenience.

I sure as hell wouldn't want you to be put out...



That's what's left of one of our GI's. But don't worry about it. I wouldn't want to interrupt your bliss.

[blondeatlast]

63. Remind not to give a damn about your opinions on this board, either.

I don't need a tool to ignore you.

[eomer]

68. Who wins the county is irrelevant -- it's who wins the state that matters.

Who wins the county you live in is totally irrelevant in a presidential election. The only thing that matters is who wins the state. So even if your county is strongly Democratic, if you vote for a Democrat then your vote will help counter the vote of a Republican in some other county of your state.

Just in case that matters to you. Or, if not, maybe I'll save someone else from the misconception -- although I certainly hope that on DU there are very few who don't already know this.

[stevedeshazer]

70. You don't even vote?

You've gotta be kidding me.

[ourbluenation]

78. what about local issues Tom? n/t

[RiverStone]

62. Not all are sell-outs

Sell-outs, every goddamned one of them.

Two that are not - Dennis Kucinich and Russ Feingold

A there are a few more, just not as easy to spot anymore...

[Colorado Progressive]

32. I actually understand that a little bit.

I live in a "67% pro-Bush" county. I wonder why I bother voting.

[satya]

40. No drivers license, either? California also uses DMV lists, among other things.

Guide to VoterRegistration in California
Some people believe that if they register to vote, they will be selected to serve on
jury duty. Jury duty records are compiled from a variety of sources, including from
the Department of Motor Vehicles records. Voter registration lists are only one of
the sources from which potential jurors are recruited.

[TomInTib]

66. No drivers license, either.

Heck, even my Texas State ID is expired.

I quit driving any farther than the grocery store years ago.

[ProudDad]

47. Just tell them what I tell them

DAs eat their young and all cops LIE...

[marions ghost]

65. Its' so easy to get out of jury duty...

all you have to do is go and say you don't believe in the way they run the current judicial system. They will show you the door.

[rjones2818]

2. I'm sticking with Dennis!

I'll be happy if Gore runs, and of all the rest of them he's my second choice and I'd be happy to vote for him in the general.

Go Dennis! :woohoo:
http://dennis4president.com
Choose Peace!

[Swamp Rat]

3. You missed one: "I'm votong for Gore even if I have to write in his name."

Al Gore/Anybody Else 2008! :D

[stlsaxman]

4. ooops! maybe i can change it?? n/t

[stlsaxman]

5. Well actually that would miss the point of the poll

it's "if Gore declares"

good point though

[Swamp Rat]

6. Ok, then I will vote "I'm undecided- waiting for Gore," but I AM decided.

:D

[stlsaxman]

8. A reasonable alternative vote then!

thanks Swamp!

[Hippo_Tron]

44. You mean Al Gore/Anybody But Lieberman 2008

Although I think Gore has learned his lesson on that one so it goes without saying.

[Swamp Rat]

46. "But Lieberman" goes without saying.

:D

[saltpoint]

7. No. But if Al Gore is our nominee in Denver, he'll have

my enthusiastic support.

[Swamp Rat]

9. Aw, you're just a Joe Biden nutjob fan!

:D :hi:

[saltpoint]

10. My treatment team offers a much more severe diagnosis!

This Friday the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded.

Al & Tipper's house might get an early call that morning.

[Swamp Rat]

12. LOL! Does that include the entire Betty Ford staff?

Btw, I've been dreaming of a Gore/Edwards 2008 ticket. :loveya:

[saltpoint]

14. (God what an image!) Yes, a Gore-Edwards ticket would be

demographically potent.

Two border-state Southern gents against -- who? -- Fred Thompson -- a cretinous buffoon. The electroal college would go real blue on election night with a ticket like that.

[Swamp Rat]

20. Dat's our pretzeldent: "Little Boots"

This pic was just published by bartcop.com :D

[aikoaiko]

11. I'd be open, but he's already disappointed me by not running yet.

[Solar_Power]

77. Ditto

He must move quickly if he considers entering

[mondo joe]

13. I'm not wed to one candidate. If Gore got in the race, he'd be my favorite, assuming he ran a

decent campaign.

[stlsaxman]

15. it would be hard to find a more truly decent man.

his passion would win everyone over. maybe even you! ;)

[undeterred]

16. Thats like asking

are you going to stay home and wash your hair Friday night or go to the Club across the street where Springsteen just declared he's going to play. Yes, I'm going out to hear Springsteen, even with dirty hair!

[Bread and Circus]

17. I think Gore's the only guy who could be president if he wanted to...

but doesn't seem to want to.

Personally, I think there's some sort of deal w/ the Clintons. So sad, as I wish Gore would run.

[RestoreGore]

18. And what is everyone waiting for?

Waiting for the man to give up all he has and is accomplishing to go back to a toxic system no one is changing while they are "waiting" for him to "save them?"

[stlsaxman]

23. So I'll assume you're sticking with Clinton then?

Sorry to make assumptions... but I don't remember asking you.

[RestoreGore]

29. I'm not sticking with anyone

And who I ultimately "stick with" as you phrase it as it all plays out will be my business. And if you were truly sorry for your assumption, you wouldn't have made it in the first place. I'm not into the political end of this and certainly not the soundbite polls, which was why I asked the question I did. My number one concern now is the climate crisis and supporting Al Gore's work now which is more than just "his passion" or a hobby to pass the time... it is a global movement for change.

[orleans]

49. i know it's been asked before but...i forgot...

"restoregore"--if you don't want him as president, then what do you mean by restoring him?

[mmonk]

21. If our current more reasoned candidates in the current field in my estimation

such as Richardson, Biden, Dodd, or Kucinich cannot take hold with the democratic party faithful, then I'm willing for Gore to enter the race and not only that, I would be willing to volunteer like I did for Clinton/Gore in 96.

[madmunchie]

22. I already ran this poll............

Funny that I asked the same question, structured the same way not more than 2 weeks ago......

[stlsaxman]

25. Cool! Are we getting similar results?

2 weeks can be a long time, after all

[emilyg]

24. I'm sticking with Sen. Clinton.

[mmonk]

27. I do know that he enjoys writing and living his passion

but I feel personally it's a shame he isn't when he is needed so badly. He is so sound in judgement, reason, compassion, intellectually, and wouldn't be bought.

[stlsaxman]

28. BINGO!!!!

"and wouldn't be bought"

:applause:

[crispini]

31. .

:kick:

[stlsaxman]

33. With just over 100 people voting-

Poll result (102 votes)
I'm undecided- Gore's running would make no difference. (2 votes, 2%)
I'm undecided- waiting for Gore. (74 votes, 73%)
I'm sticking with Clinton (9 votes, 9%)
I'm sticking with Obama (3 votes, 3%)
I'm sticking with Edwards (3 votes, 3%)
I'm sticking with Kucinich (11 votes, 11%)
I'm sticking with Richardson (0 votes, 0%)
I'm sticking with Dodd (0 votes, 0%)
I'm sticking with Biden (0 votes, 0%)
I'm sticking with Gravel (0 votes, 0%)

[Rosemary2205]

34. Not long ago the left was roasting Al on a spit.

Mr. Gore hasn't changed. If the man hauls off and gets hisself election the same people here who think he's the 2nd coming now will be roasting his ass in no time flat.

[L. Coyote]

35. It is too early in the process to pay much attention to candidates.

[stlsaxman]

36. Not too early at all. Michigan filing deadline is Oct 23rd...

Gore enters the race and everything changes.

[stlsaxman]

37. OMG! OMG! OMG!!! My first post to make "Greatest" list!

a member since (before) 2001 and after 2685 posts... FINALLY!

yippie!!!!

:party: :toast: :bounce: :silly: :wtf: :dunce: :wow: :kick: :kick:
:kick: :kick: :hi: :loveya: :tinfoilhat: :pals: :cry:-"you like me! you really like me!!"
:silly: :wtf: :party: :toast: :bounce: :hippie: :)

[argyl]

38. If Al doesn't declare by November I'm going with Edwards.

[stlsaxman]

39. yeah, me too n/t

[smoogatz]

41. The existing field are all deficient, one way or another.

Gore's priorities reflect mine better than any of the current candidates'. I hope he declares. Soon.

[dysfunctional press]

42. i've decided to support kucinich- unless gore runs...

but there's no choice for that...:shrug:

[stlsaxman]

54. well Dennis already IS running...

and i thought about also having "I'll abandon 'blank' if Gore runs" but for one, it seemed redundant, and for another, we're only given 10 choices in the form.

so there you have my reasoning.

[Control-Z]

43. I'm waiting for Al. -eom

edit: to K&R

[Raine]

45. I'm waiting for Gore

no one else x( will do.

[Islander Expat]

48. Mr. Gravel deserves a vote here, I gave him one.

He's a hero.

[stlsaxman]

55. You're right- he is a hero!

Cheers! :toast:

And welcome to DU!

[cboy4]

50. Too bad Al Gore is so unpopular around here!!

;)

[Yukari Yakumo]

51. Picked option 1 for a different reason

I'm in Montana, dead last on the Primary schedule. My vote wouldn't matter anyway.

[JackORoses]

52. You can call me Betty, if I can call you Mr. President, Al

Viva El GoRevolution!!!!

[deacon]

53. I'm writing him in. n/t

[MethuenProgressive]

56. If 'ifs' and 'buts' were candy and nuts...

..every day would be Christmas.
Gore ain't running, and he's not going to.

[stlsaxman]

57. and with 200 votes in...

it looks like a steady 74%

Poll result (201 votes)
I'm undecided- Gore's running would make no difference (6 votes, 3%)
I'm undecided- waiting for Gore (148 votes, 74%)
I'm sticking with Clinton (12 votes, 6%)
I'm sticking with Obama (9 votes, 4%)
I'm sticking with Edwards (4 votes, 2%)
I'm sticking with Kucinich (18 votes, 9%)
I'm sticking with Richardson (0 votes, 0%)
I'm sticking with Dodd (0 votes, 0%)
I'm sticking with Biden (2 votes, 1%)
I'm sticking with Gravel (2 votes, 1%)

So a whopping 3/4ths of Democratic Undergrouders who answered this open poll are undecided until Gore answers either way.

Diehard DK supportees are at 9%
Clinton at 6%
Obama at 4%
Edwards at 2@
Biden at 1%
Gravel at 1%

Dodd and Richardson are no-shows.

[rox63]

58. Hell yes - I'm undecided, but I'd vote for Gore in a heartbeat

But I still don't think he'll jump into the race.

[RainDog]

64. You left out one important poll possibility

as in:

Gore is already my vote so if he doesn't run, then I'll have to choose another candidate.

[Greyskye]

67. Waiting for Goredot

Hopefully he'll show up in this version.

[SlowDownFast]

69. Kick.

[scarletwoman]

71. You're missing a category: "decided" but willing to entertain the possibility of changing ones mind

if Gore actually entered the race.

sw

[maximusveritas]

72. I'll change my vote to him - Gore would bring change, judgement, and electability

It's not that I'm not committed to my candidate (Obama), but Gore would be a consensus candidate who could bring together those who want change, judgement, and electability.

[Guaranteed]

73. This poll is of enormous significance.

The numbers are staggering.

[IndyOp]

76. We are a pretty biased sample, but, I agree that the 77% is significant -

a whole lot of people haven't really decided on Clinton v. Obama v. Edwards and already the fights here at DU are a high-volume. I fear for the our board if Al doesn't announce, if the battles reach an even more fevered pitch.

:wow:

[stlsaxman]

79. They're the numbers i suspected but seeing them...

in front of me IS staggering.

I've asked a lot of my friends and co-workers about the primary race and all seemed underwhelmed... until Al Gores name is mentioned then about- oh, 3/4ths of them lighten up and say "now there's a guy...".

even a lot of declared republicans.

go figure.

[piedmont]

74. Probably Edwards for me unless Gore runs. nt

[proud2BlibKansan]

75. Only 16 for Clinton?

The Hillaryites must be out canvassing this evening.

[Swamp Rat]

80. Geaux Ga-Ga Gore!!

:D



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