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Agschmid

(28,749 posts)
Sun Oct 18, 2015, 01:11 PM Oct 2015

Cross posted in GDP... I've changed my mind.

It's probably clear that I am a bit more undecided than even I thought I was at first. I've now volunteered for two different campaigns and enjoyed my time with both groups, I've donated to three campaigns (not much $$$ but some).

This has been a very interesting cycle for me as I feel strongly for two of the five main candidates.

I've had the pleasure as a student in Vermont, and Vermont resident of working directly with Bernie Sanders and my experiences have only been positive. I've also had the pleasure of voting for Sanders and helped him get elected to the US Senate.

I've also had the pleasure to have had several interactions with Hillary Clinton over the last decade, and in the past three weeks I've seen her three times, and contrary to what you hear I haven't paid $2700 to make it happen.

I general both of these candidates are great, and have good records on most issues. However at this time I've decided throw my support behind one, and that is as it turns out Hillary Clinton. I'm pretty excited about this, and I hope that I can keep working to get whomever ends up winning the primary elected in the general. And no my decision had nothing to do with anyone's supporters and everything to do with who I think can win this in 2016.

Let's all keep working to make sure whomever our nominee is, wins.

Wining in 2016 is what matters!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251697763

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Cross posted in GDP... I've changed my mind. (Original Post) Agschmid Oct 2015 OP
"everything to do with who I think can win this in 2016." Tarheel_Dem Oct 2015 #1
Awesome to have you aboard, Agschmid! What a beautiful OP.. Mahalo. I know Hillary Cha Oct 2015 #2
Most Democrats agree with you! yallerdawg Oct 2015 #3
Prepare to be attacked .... ronnykmarshall Oct 2015 #4
But not here! yallerdawg Oct 2015 #6
K & R Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #5
"Winning in 2016 is what matters!" 110% in agreement with you! BlueCaliDem Oct 2015 #7
Awesome! BainsBane Oct 2015 #8
I'm sure you know that I respected you so much when you were supporting Sanders OKNancy Oct 2015 #9
Same here BainsBane Oct 2015 #11
Very well thought out post and decision.... George II Oct 2015 #10
Glad to have you with us Agschmid. William769 Oct 2015 #12
I have had the utmost respect for you Sheepshank Oct 2015 #13
Thanks! Agschmid Oct 2015 #14
Glad to hear it and I'll make you a promise Rose Siding Oct 2015 #15
Welcome aboard Gothmog Oct 2015 #16
Welcome! mcar Oct 2015 #17
KICK! Cha Oct 2015 #18
Nice to have you aboard! Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #19
I sheshe2 Oct 2015 #20
Get to rec this post twice!! Cool GusBob Oct 2015 #21
Welcome aboard! BooScout Oct 2015 #22

Tarheel_Dem

(31,233 posts)
1. "everything to do with who I think can win this in 2016."
Sun Oct 18, 2015, 01:19 PM
Oct 2015

I think many will come to the same conclusion, eventually.

Cha

(297,178 posts)
2. Awesome to have you aboard, Agschmid! What a beautiful OP.. Mahalo. I know Hillary
Sun Oct 18, 2015, 01:24 PM
Oct 2015

would love this.. who wouldn't?!

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
6. But not here!
Sun Oct 18, 2015, 01:33 PM
Oct 2015

Hillary Clinton Group!

"Discuss the life, career, and accomplishments of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Supporters only."

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
5. K & R
Sun Oct 18, 2015, 01:31 PM
Oct 2015

We are glad to have you, I have read many of your thoughtful posts here on DU and know you have put much thought into your decision.

BlueCaliDem

(15,438 posts)
7. "Winning in 2016 is what matters!" 110% in agreement with you!
Sun Oct 18, 2015, 01:42 PM
Oct 2015

Welcome aboard, Agschmid! I know you've put a great deal of thought and introspection into making this decision just as Democrats and Liberals are wont to do. It's really nice to have you aboard and I'm excited to see that we'll get another Democrat in the White House for another eight years with your help!

OKNancy

(41,832 posts)
9. I'm sure you know that I respected you so much when you were supporting Sanders
Sun Oct 18, 2015, 01:56 PM
Oct 2015

I found you level-headed and sincere. Also you have good manners!

I can't tell you how much I'm loving this post of yours. Hillary is a good person and a good candidate.
I think she will make a great President.

George II

(67,782 posts)
10. Very well thought out post and decision....
Sun Oct 18, 2015, 01:58 PM
Oct 2015

You have my admiration (indeed, you had it even as a Sanders supporter)

 

Sheepshank

(12,504 posts)
13. I have had the utmost respect for you
Sun Oct 18, 2015, 02:49 PM
Oct 2015

Regardless of whom you supported. Generous of thought, and measured with you speech.

Of course I am pleased that you made this particular choice.

Here's to hanging onto the Whitehouse.

Rose Siding

(32,623 posts)
15. Glad to hear it and I'll make you a promise
Sun Oct 18, 2015, 02:53 PM
Oct 2015

Even if you change your mind? Hope you don't and don't see why you would! But even if that should ever happen I will never ridicule, mock or borderline bully you about it.

Promise

sheshe2

(83,748 posts)
20. I
Mon Oct 19, 2015, 04:05 AM
Oct 2015

have the utmost respect for you. I did when you were a Bernie supporter. You are awesome.

You were so kind to me.

I welcome you as a Hillary supporter.

GusBob

(7,286 posts)
21. Get to rec this post twice!! Cool
Mon Oct 19, 2015, 12:28 PM
Oct 2015

the replies in the other thread.....what the deal with "the list"?

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