DU POLL: Did you change your mind after the debates?

[thesquanderer]

Did you change your first choice after debates?

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	Yes, I changed my preference to someone else after the debates
	2 (6%)
	Yes, I had not decided on a first choice before the debates, but I have a preference now
	1 (3%)
	No, my preferred candidate is the same as before the debates
	20 (65%)
	No, I was undecided before the debates, and I'm still undecided about a first choice preference
	8 (26%)
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[Soxfan58]

1. Dropped Kamala from my short list.

[coeur_de_lion]

12. Dropped from mine too

I suppose she felt she had to take Biden down because he's the front runner.

But I can't vote for someone who would badmouth another dem candidate.

There is just no excuse.

[RelativelyJones]

26. Same here.

[emmaverybo]

29. Put Warren second on my short in place of Harris, not because she challenged Biden on his

busing vote, but her tactics. I prefer a candidate fight with integrity and ethics, without defaming rival. Obama managed that beautifully against Hilary.

[Brainstormy]

17. same here. n/t

[FreeState]

32. Added her to mine (#4) n/t

[Shrek]

2. Not my first choice, but Buttigieg moved up to second n/t

[dewsgirl]

3. Of course, I assumed we all added Marianne Williamson

to the top of our lists, if only for the memes.

[JustThinking...]

8. Yes

Let's hope her time in politics remains just an enjoyable little sidebar to this election.

[betsuni]

4. Switched preference after first debate but suffered separation anxiety and changed back.

[thesquanderer]

6. LOL! Who did you almost change to? (n/t)

[betsuni]

19. Warren. So far both of them are my favorites.

[JustThinking...]

5. I was deliberately trying to challenge my choice...

...by watching the debates for any sign that I should be switching to another candidate. It took a few hours of thought afterwards but I realized I was still very happy with Buttigieg (and fired off another small donation).

The even better news is that I found I would be very happy to sincerely support quite a few of the other candidates if need be in the General election. I really didn't want to have to vote Dem without feeling good about the actual candidate I will be voting for.

[thesquanderer]

10. Yeah, I changed from Pete to Warren, but it was not an easy move and I still like Pete.

Ultimately, it came down to one thing: I'm afraid Pete doesn't show enough passion. He inspires the brain, but I'm not sure he sufficiently inspires the heart. The ticket for I'm hoping for at the moment is Warren/Buttigieg. And I have to say that I'd really like to see both the Warren-Trump debate and the Pete-Pence debate, I think those are both particularly good matchups. I think Warren would viscerally stand up to Trump's bombast better than Pete's more intellectual approach, while Pete would clobber Pence's religious righteousness.

[JustThinking...]

18. I love Warren

Always have. In fact I remember laughing at myself because, before Pete came along, I was sooo torn between wanting her to run for president and wanting her to stay right where she is as one of the most effective and progressive and STRONG voices in the Senate.

I can see what you mean about Pete's level-headedness lacking the theatrical passion that could entrance so many Americans but I see the primaries as a shake down not only for a winnable candidate but a good one too. And between you and me (ha!) Warren looked just a little tired on the night of the debates. I'm 14 years younger than her and couldn't dream of sustaining the energy a campaign and presidency would require. I know, our older candidates offer us wisdom and experience, but Pete offers us wisdom, experience, and the energy of youth too. A rare combination.

All that said, I will be thrilled to cast my vote for Warren if it comes to that!

[OhZone]

7. I'm still for Biden but -

I have very very mixed feelings about Harris. I respect her energy and ability to strategize, but her attacks seemed to be a little disingenuous and I wonder if if she is more just out for herself than to help America.

I don't like Democrats attacking Democrats, especially over difficult, divisive, and controversial issues that happened before I was born. And are not really that relevant today.

I hope Biden prepares better and realized some of the Democratic candidates are not really his friends and they might just be more out for themselves, than anything else.

[coeur_de_lion]

13. Ditto

Kamala just went down several points in my estimation.

That was self serving and unnecessary.

[thesquanderer]

16. I felt Harris was a bit of a grandstander from back in the Kavanaugh hearings.

The debates actually made me think a bit better of her... I still think she's a grandstander, and I'm not sure that was a fair attack on Biden, but all in all, I think she presented herself well, with the sense of authority needed to be seen as "presidential" and to go toe-to-toe with Trump.

As for dems attacking other dems... The most useful thing about that is seeing how the one being attacked handles it, because whatever it is, they will get worse from Trump. And it's better to know that now.

[PatrickforO]

31. Yes, to me the fact Harris attacked Biden on his past record is fair game.

If he has evolved, then great. Many good people have evolved on a variety of issues.

But he does need to defend his positions and votes on a couple of things. Specifically, to me, he needs to answer for why he was one of four Dem senators who supported the 2005 bankruptcy laws, and opposed amendments that would make things easier for debtors.

And, I'm old enough not to have forgotten Biden's treatment of Anita Hill.

I'm not saying I won't support him if he's the one who gets the nod, but he is not my first choice by a long shot.

[JustThinking...]

21. I agree

I got the same feeling about Harris' possible motivations. I still feel strongly that Buttigieg's youth is just enough for him to still be idealist in his desire to actually put the nation before his own ambitions.

However, Harris is one of the candidates I will still be honestly very happy to support if it comes to that!

[wyldwolf]

9. My song remained the same: Biden, Harris, Warren. Joemala Warrden

Popularity and ability to win of Biden
Toughness of Kamala
Policies of Warren. (to an extent.)

Joemala Warrden!!!!

[aikoaiko]

11. Kamala Harris moved way up, Warren moved up,

[myohmy2]

14. I was unimpressed...

"If these shadows remain unaltered by the Future, none other of my race will find a Dem in the White House."

...we can do better...we still have time to find our strong anti-trump...

...

[IluvPitties]

15. I like Harris, Warren, Booker and Pete more.

I still support Biden, though.

[JustThinking...]

22. Yes, Booker really impressed me with his sincerity.

[thesquanderer]

25. Yes, my opinion of numerous candidates went up, including some surprises...

...like Booker, Gabbard, De Blasio. Of course, they were coming up from a pretty low point.

[Turin_C3PO]

23. Still going with Joe.

I admit though, he stumbled and his campaign needs to get tighter messaging. Kamala Harris moved to my third choice behind Joe and Elizabeth.

[hedda_foil]

24. Warren is still my first choice but my view of Kamala shot WAY up because of the debate.

She had come off to me as rather distant and a bit defensive in her manner until the South Carolina speech. Her debate performance was a game changer for me and she's now my #2.

[democratisphere]

27. My canidate for President remained the same.

Several potential candidates were completely removed from list.

[aeromanKC]

28. Solidified my dream power ticket Biden/Harris

Followed closely behind is Harris/Pete Harris knocked it out of the ballpark for a debate. She demonstrated she could both clean Trump's clock in a debate and handle the Presidential stage. Her time at the top of the ticket will come, but for now this country and world needs someone like Biden who can restore saneness and world-wide relationships back to America. Nothing can change my mind on this. (Well, I guess if Biden shot someone on 5th avenue, then maybe)

[Polly Hennessey]

30. Dropped Harris from consideration.

Too staged; too much grandstanding. Does not effectively articulate her policies. Does she have any? Not sure.

[Iggo]

33. Nope. I still like 'em all.

[Skittles]

35. no

[Sugarcoated]

36. No, I'm still a Biden girl

I like honesty and authenticity so Harris dropped down my list.

[Raine]

37. Still undecided but

leaning more toward Biden, Harris dropped much farther down.