I'm thinking I will switch back to Undecided

[Wawannabe]

That way I can come out swinging hard for my primary candidate and no one will be able to call me out or dismiss me for being a Biden supporter because, well, I’m “undecided”. AND, I’ll still be able to post in this group in support of my primary candidate.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. That's one reason why I list myself as undecided, plus the fact that

I am undecided, in the sense that I'm flexible and will switch in a heartbeat at primary time to whichever candidate seems best equipped to beat Trump. I do have a couple of favorites but I don't want my posts to be judged by that. I also learned a long time ago that it's dumb to attach yourself to a candidate to the point where you can't see their flaws.

[Cornus]

3. Consider how the option is stated:

"If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for ______"

Key word being *today*. That choice could change a few times before the primary in your state.

[LongtimeAZDem]

4. To me the "undecided" option is silly. The question is, "Who would you vote for today?"

It's not who you think is best, or who has the best policies, or who is the most electable. It's "If you had to pull a lever, which would it be?"

[Wawannabe]

5. I am not undecided

I was for a time. If someone is truly undecided that is most acceptable. Glad there is an option for them.

I will pull lever for Biden and expect to be able to do so Nov 2020 as well. My candidate choice won’t change.

...Hence my evil grin. Or maybe I should have used the Sarcasm thingy?

[LongtimeAZDem]

8. No, I got what you were saying; I just took the opportunity to rant

[The Valley Below]

10. For me, each of those questions results in the same answer.

[ancianita]

12. The option itself? Or the person who chooses it? My candidate dropped out, so I'm waiting for

the primaries to see who Americans generally support.

My candidate was the strongest of all the candidates on the merits, on his economic and social accomplishments for his state, progressivism and executive experience. And youth.

So now, only the American public can make me decide.

[pnwmom]

18. If that was the question, then it would be the question. It's not.

I have had several people I've liked from the beginning and there's no reason to force anyone to choose at this point.

[LongtimeAZDem]

19. "If I were to vote in a presidential primary today, I would vote for..."

That is the question, right at the top of the "your preference" page.

[pnwmom]

20. That's for people who have a preference and want to participate in a candidate forum.

Many of us don't. That's why they list an undecided category.

[LongtimeAZDem]

21. .

[spooky3]

26. There is also a one week "penalty" if you change

candidate preferences. That may affect some people’s choices.

[Wawannabe]

30. Really?

I am uninformed about that. Will have to check it out further. Thanks!

[spooky3]

31. Here:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=candidate_pref

[Wawannabe]

33. Thanks for the link.

I probably read this several months ago and had forgotten. I do see that a member is not locked in the primaries group, just the candidate group.

I also reread the statement that a member who is not eligible to vote may declare a candidate preference. ? Oh well.
I will be choosing more carefully who I engage in future so as not to waste time debating with someone that doesn’t have skin in the game - and (I guess) is participating because they have an agenda of some sort?

I personally would not be participating in the Democratic Primaries group if I could not vote. What do you think the possible motive are? If any?

[LongtimeAZDem]

34. I'm aware of that, but it doesn't change the stated meaning of the selection

[spooky3]

35. What I meant is that it may encourage some people to

Wait to declare, rather than respond with how they feel on a given day.

Someone said “undecided” didn’t make sense since the question asks for whom you would vote today. My point is that there is a reason why people won’t just commit to someone today, knowing that may feel differently tomorrow.

[seaglass]

24. It's not silly to people who are undecided. Last election I didn't decide until O'Malley dropped

out.

[IcyPeas]

6. Still undecided too

i keep picturing any of these great candidates having to debate with trump. and that sickens me because we already know he will just spew stupidities and name calling and demeaning tactics... and his base will love it and vote for him.

it makes me sick.

[Wawannabe]

7. I hear ya about tRump

That rain, drain, flush x10 diarrhea from yesterday was so mind blowing. How in the Sam Hell does one debate nonsense? And how do intelligent Senators support that buffoon? Reagan all over again except then they were able to hide him! OMG!

[stopbush]

9. If I had to vote today, I'd write in Kamala Harris.

But DU doesn't allow that option, so I’m undecided.

See how that works?

[Wawannabe]

11. See post 5

I do know how it works. If Biden drops out for any reason before Primary, I will again be Undecided.

[demmiblue]

13. The drama of it all.

[Vinca]

14. I'm remaining undecided not only because I can't decide, but because I'll

vote for a tree stump over Trump in the general election. The NH primary is a little trickier for me. At this point I haven't got a clue. I miss 2008 when I was 100% Obama before he even got into the race. There are some I've ruled out like Williamson, Delaney and Gabbard (who I really can't stand), but so many others are even in my head at the moment it's a problem. Guess if nothing else there is always "Vermin Supreme" who always shows up on the New Hampshire ballot. LOL.

[marble falls]

15. That's pretty much how I am playing it. I am very disappointed that we haven't had someone ...

who doesn't look like me catch fire as a candidate. I am glad Kamela Harris will be around for a long time and I am eager for her contribution to restoring our Democracy in the coming years.

I can support Joe with few problems. Very few, minor minor problems.

[WheelWalker]

17. Quite often I disagree with myself.

Certainly not infrequently.

[Autumn]

16. A lot of people do that. Some even pick a candidate but only have interest in another.

[seaglass]

23. Yeah but their trolling is pretty obvious. n/t

[Autumn]

27. Yes it is. Especially when they sport an avatar and have nothing or little to say about the

the candidate they "support".

[MarcA]

22. From some of the comments posted you probably would join many others. n/t

[cwydro]

25. I don't blame you.

My preference for candidates swings every day.

I dislike how so many here use a person’s status as “undecided” to make snarky remarks, or use the poster’s choice to say something like, “well, you’re sure not doing (whomever) any favors.

[at140]

28. Honesty is the best policy

If you are supporting Biden, go ahead and swing hard for your candidate, with courage and honesty and pride.
Subterfuge will make you look dis-honest.

[Wawannabe]

29. Exactly my point!

[NYMinute]

32. Ding Ding Ding ... you win the grand prize nt

[brooklynite]

36. Unless you're not supporting the nominee...

...why would anyone be care who you supported before?

[Bucky]

37. Strategery!!

Best of luck, amigo