Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

hedgehog

(36,286 posts) Wed Dec 16, 2015, 04:34 PM Dec 2015

I don't think I have ever been this worried about the Presidential election [View all]

Remember when we were all afraid it's be Bush V Clinton? Ah, for the Good Old Days! The Republicans look closer and closer to nominating someone totally incompetent and wildly irresponsible take your pick - Trump, Cruz or Rubio. I've heard that many at the bottom are dropping out of voting, leaving angry white men (and women) to tip the balance.

13 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I don't think I have ever been this worried about the Presidential election [View all] hedgehog Dec 2015 OP

It's the war that follows the election that worries me. leveymg Dec 2015 #1

I fear domestic violence toward women, LGBT folks, Muslims and any non-Christians, POC... mnhtnbb Dec 2015 #2

I worry about the back and forth between parties yeoman6987 Dec 2015 #3

I don't think I've ever been this sure of a slam dunk other than the last two. ileus Dec 2015 #4

My eyes are on whether we will get a simple senate majority, or a super majority. nt Xipe Totec Dec 2015 #5

I would guess 52-53 madville Dec 2015 #8

Last two elections I saw too many noshows... TreasonousBastard Dec 2015 #6

Me too if turns out to be choice between hillary and any of the repub clowns.... bowens43 Dec 2015 #7

If you think that way why are you even here? The attitude I see from the doc03 Dec 2015 #11

That's what a lot of people thought about Bush and Gore. hedgehog Dec 2015 #12

I wish I didn't agree with you olddots Dec 2015 #9

I'm not worried. Hillary Clinton will be our next president. NaturalHigh Dec 2015 #10

I hope you are right but anything can happen in the next year, doc03 Dec 2015 #13