Democratic Primaries

still_one

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47. I think so. What I find confusing is some are citing polls as indicating that Pete's supporters

Sun Mar 1, 2020, 07:24 PM

Mar 2020

second choice is Sanders.

That doesn't even make sense, especially if they looked at the positions of Sanders and Buttigieg

Did these supporters whose "suppossed" second choice is Sanders even listen to the debates, and Pete's views why Sanders would be a terrible choice as a nominee in the general election?

I have to wonder if there are respondents to some of these polls who are just messing around with these polls because there seems to be too many inconsistencies happening

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Breaking: PETE OUT [View all] Dennis Donovan Mar 2020 OP

Boo. I hope there is a place for him in the Democratic POTUS' cabinet AllyCat Mar 2020 #1

He'd be great at Veterans Affairs Moderateguy Mar 2020 #7

Agreed Baked Potato Mar 2020 #54

Bet there were calls from the Biden campaign. They do want Amy and Warren... brush Mar 2020 #109

Are you saying Pete is not capable of making up his own mind? Moderateguy Mar 2020 #110

Don't be naive. That's how politics works. They both want to stop Sanders... brush Mar 2020 #114

I'm sad to see him leave and I hope that he also gets a cabinet position. TexasTowelie Mar 2020 #38

HUD Secretary? Jose Garcia Mar 2020 #39

Are we sure? Tweedy Mar 2020 #42

I hope that's not the last we see of him gay texan Mar 2020 #2

He had breakfast today with President Carter and Mrs. Carter. DURHAM D Mar 2020 #3

Take up peanut farming? n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #6

even though President Carter was elected President almost 20 years before I was born, I've read and Celerity Mar 2020 #105

Here's where his votes go... LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #4

His votes split pretty evenly being 3/4 anti-Biden. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #8

I have to laugh that the summaries of where his votes Steelrolled Mar 2020 #113

That's because it is a response to the proposition that they are FOR Biden which is the CW. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #118

So pretty much an even distribution amongst the other candidates Moderateguy Mar 2020 #12

Yup. His voters were anti Sanders and anti biden. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #17

Considering a lot of Bloomberg's supporters supported Biden until recently... Drunken Irishman Mar 2020 #53

Bloomberg is antibiden as well. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #73

I don't think you understand what the word anti means. Drunken Irishman Mar 2020 #81

That Even Distribution Must Translate into Being Anti Warren As Well Then. n/t Indykatie Mar 2020 #79

Yup. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #88

I don't see that. I'd think it would help Joe most, since Pete is a moderate. We'll see. apcalc Mar 2020 #32

But the polls say otherwise Moderateguy Mar 2020 #40

ha! LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #89

It will HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #92

This is great news Gothmog Mar 2020 #5

It won't. Pete's supporters poll 2/3 anti-biden. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #13

Sure looks like 79% anti-Sanders. OilemFirchen Mar 2020 #43

+100000000 Celerity Mar 2020 #87

You could also characterize that as 36% anti-Sanders. Chemisse Mar 2020 #69

Yup. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #72

You keep posting that HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #90

I know right, but that is the general misconception. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #95

You posted an old poll. Things almost surely have changed. Blue_true Mar 2020 #99

of course... all polls are old. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #100

I love Pete. Was for him and just changed to Joe today. Stonepounder Mar 2020 #18

Actually his supporters are split pretty even Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #33

Wow! blue-wave Mar 2020 #9

And young enough to be able to run in the next 10 Presidential Campaigns Moderateguy Mar 2020 #16

I hope someone takes him into the administration. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #23

I think his next step is to become Governor, Senator, or Congressman Algernon Moncrieff Mar 2020 #28

Needs to move out of Indiana first. Funtatlaguy Mar 2020 #44

Yes, get some legislative experience under his belt. apcalc Mar 2020 #55

that makes me a little sad Kali Mar 2020 #10

I edited it today 😷 Dennis Donovan Mar 2020 #51

Hope he runs for governor or Senator of Indiana in the near muntrv Mar 2020 #11

Hmmm. Different strategy than EW and AK. polichick Mar 2020 #14

His time will come to shine, even more than he does, already Siwsan Mar 2020 #15

Just announced on CNN - suspending his campaign. George II Mar 2020 #19

I think so. What I find confusing is some are citing polls as indicating that Pete's supporters still_one Mar 2020 #47

yups, he splits even... LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #80

does it make sense that anyone who supports Pete, second choice would be Sanders? 21%? Do these still_one Mar 2020 #91

I was Pete because I didn't want Biden. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #93

The point I was making ISN'T about Biden, but about where the candidates stood on the issues. I still_one Mar 2020 #98

LOL HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #94

good. i hope i don't see this guy in national politics again. Kurt V. Mar 2020 #20

Why ? He has a great future I think.nt. drray23 Mar 2020 #26

Why? The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #31

Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #36

That doesn't enlighten me at all. What on earth does that mean? The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #41

It means someone is itching for a hide or two... nt sweetloukillbot Mar 2020 #61

And it appeared they succeeded. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #64

LOL still_one Mar 2020 #106

This message was self-deleted by its author defacto7 Mar 2020 #66

Why? Turin_C3PO Mar 2020 #35

Obama named him one of the future leaders of the Democratic party three years ago. mobeau69 Mar 2020 #46

Post removed Post removed Mar 2020 #50

Stop it please n/t FreeState Mar 2020 #52

yes. i will say no more. lets move on. Kurt V. Mar 2020 #58

I guess you won't to the first and you have to the latter. defacto7 Mar 2020 #74

I didn't get to read your deleted posts, but do get the gist of where you are coming from... not_the_one Mar 2020 #85

huh? Kali Mar 2020 #56

We will for sure and I'm glad of it. AkFemDem Mar 2020 #77

Looks like we might not be seeing you again anytime soon. cwydro Mar 2020 #103

Cuz purity? HarlanPepper Mar 2020 #122

Great News if true zak247 Mar 2020 #21

Not a boon for Biden LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #83

I see a lot of great things for him on the national stage Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2020 #22

Wow just read 5 minutes ago he wasn't? doc03 Mar 2020 #24

I really like Pete C_U_L8R Mar 2020 #25

This is amazing! He has such class. Chemisse Mar 2020 #27

ding ding ding we have a winner. Exactly Chemisse still_one Mar 2020 #49

The Shortest Way Home. mobeau69 Mar 2020 #59

Well this is a bummer ... I think Pete's pretty awesome and would've been ecstatic to vote for him mr_lebowski Mar 2020 #29

I have just gained a whole lot of respect for Pete... pbmus Mar 2020 #30

Wow. Only those who go to the polls can vote for their second choice. Nt Ninga Mar 2020 #34

That great kid. This was the right thing but it must have been an agonizing decision. Squinch Mar 2020 #37

Wow! peggysue2 Mar 2020 #45

I'm so sad :( n/t FreeState Mar 2020 #48

As I am sure any supporters of Pete are. Sorry about the situation for you still_one Mar 2020 #57

Me, too spinbaby Mar 2020 #60

If it's any consolation, he's being lauded on Twitter for his selflessness. Dennis Donovan Mar 2020 #62

Thanks FreeState Mar 2020 #63

He has a good future ahead of him mcar Mar 2020 #65

Pete has something that many in politics are lacking and that's class. grossproffit Mar 2020 #67

Just shows how much he loves his party and this country AngelicaHora Mar 2020 #68

One saving grace in this. Different Drummer Mar 2020 #70

Great guy. Incredible potential. Time just isn't right. underpants Mar 2020 #71

Feel bad for Pete supporters mvd Mar 2020 #75

I switched to Warren.... LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #84

Warren's my next stop mvd Mar 2020 #97

Not to worry musicman65 Mar 2020 #76

Good! Now run for Governor of Indiana! NM Grins Mar 2020 #78

Have you ever been to Indiana? It is very right wing. He will not win a statewide race. Demsrule86 Mar 2020 #117

Time for a two person race! kwenu Mar 2020 #82

Still Warren and Bloomberg. And this HELPS them. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #86

Let's talk hard truth. kwenu Mar 2020 #102

Well, I won't move to Biden. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #104

I certainly respect your choice. kwenu Mar 2020 #107

Oh, I'll vote Biden in the general. LaurenOlimina Mar 2020 #108

He was an attractive candidate with good ideas for our country. Backseat Driver Mar 2020 #96

Ok, Mayor Pete backers: Salviati Mar 2020 #101

Of course. Will vote blue no matter who. AllyCat Mar 2020 #111

Pete for Secretary of Whatever the Hell He Wants. eom tarheelsunc Mar 2020 #112

Pete Buttigieg & Joe Biden have exchanged voicemails about consolidating support Gothmog Mar 2020 #115

Wow! Skid Rogue Mar 2020 #116

Very proud of him. His future looks great. NurseJackie Mar 2020 #119

He could be a great Senate candidate in the future Dopers_Greed Mar 2020 #120

Pete Buttigieg for Secretary of Defense ...tweet from Malcom Nance iluvtennis Mar 2020 #121

+100000 Pachamama Mar 2020 #123

This makes me a tad sad... 😢 herding cats Mar 2020 #124

Thanks Mayor Pete, but it was time for you to go. nt SylviaD Mar 2020 #125

Like my first, second and third choices ..... I hope we have not seen the last of him... StTimofEdenRoc Mar 2020 #126