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SheilaT

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15. Too early. Too early. Too early.

Wed Jul 31, 2013, 10:57 AM

Jul 2013

By the way, have I mentioned that its far too early to be polling like this?

It would be quite educational to go back and look at similar posts/polls here on DU back in 2001 and 2005. You'll find that there was this touching groundswell in 2001 for Al Gore. Lots of DUers were quite enthusiastic about him. We all knew that the election had been stolen from him and despite his repeated assertions he wouldn't be running again, a lot of posters didn't believe it and were convinced that he'd not only run again but that he'd get the nomination.

In 2005? It was Kerry, Kerry, Kerry. Clearly there was no other possible alternative. None. No Democratic existed who could conceivably be a viable candidate for President three years down the road. Except to a small group who still yearned for Gore.

While it's nice to rally around the eventual candidate, the key word is eventual.

So give it a rest. Let's make it through the election next year and then start worrying about two years after that.

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2016 Presidential Primary Poll [View all] Renew Deal Jul 2013 OP

If election was held today, Clinton. JoePhilly Jul 2013 #1

First 17 votes... Renew Deal Jul 2013 #2

Anyone but Clinton 1-Old-Man Jul 2013 #3

OK then. Rahm Emanuel. You did say "anyone". Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #10

Clinton and Rubio are exactly the same. Clinton and Rubio are exactly the same. onehandle Jul 2013 #4

That Warren is currently out-polling Clinton 3:1 Wilms Jul 2013 #6

I voted for Warren, but Nader has already started the chant... onehandle Jul 2013 #7

F--K NADER. Historic NY Jul 2013 #9

Thanks for that link. Wilms Jul 2013 #16

Pass. LWolf Jul 2013 #5

Of course Warren is not running in 2016 WI_DEM Jul 2013 #8

Warren is in MA. Agschmid Jul 2013 #20

I don't think she'll run either Renew Deal Jul 2013 #24

I'm not sure. HappyMe Jul 2013 #11

Thank god... I like the break... Agschmid Jul 2013 #21

If we don't get it together for 2014, HappyMe Jul 2013 #25

Most likely scenario for the next 2 Democratic presidents: Clinton, then Booker (nt) Nye Bevan Jul 2013 #12

Boxer, Waters, Warren, Brown Mc Mike Jul 2013 #13

Aww this is the cute part where we fall in love with someone who'll never run NightWatcher Jul 2013 #14

Too early. Too early. Too early. SheilaT Jul 2013 #15

... Segami Jul 2013 #17

Whoever the powers that be decided we need to vote for nadinbrzezinski Jul 2013 #18

I'm done voting for DLC trojan donkeys. Marr Jul 2013 #19

Same here. But they will never allow a Progressive to get anywhere close to the WH race. sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #22

That's where I am as well. Marr Jul 2013 #28

why the hell is BOOKER even on this poll? hfojvt Jul 2013 #23

I looked for a list of names Renew Deal Jul 2013 #26

It's not even 2014 yet. Life Long Dem Jul 2013 #27

Considering how accurate DU polls have been in the past, I'm VERY optimistic for Secretary Clinton.. Rowdyboy Jul 2013 #29

IF We are all Still fredamae Jul 2013 #30

Hillary for me. If Hillary does not run Warren is a good choice. hrmjustin Jul 2013 #31

I Think That Hillary Has Good Name Recognition Vogon_Glory Jul 2013 #32

Given the Choices NewThinkingChance40 Jul 2013 #33