If it comes down to only Obama or Edwards, who would you chose?

[RiverStone]

Poll question: If it comes down to only Obama or Edwards, who would you chose?

IMO, it will go down like this.

Last two left standing - who do you want for our party's nominee?

[Bicoastal]

1. Opting out of voting in the GE...

...is a vote FOR Mcromneyhuckathompsonliani.

I'd rather slit my wrists.

[LibraLiz1973]

2. I do not think people yet fully realize that Obama can't win.

He just wont get the votes in the National.

[harun]

4. I think he would win but Edwards would do better (n/t)

[LibraLiz1973]

16. Honestly, I am starting to think we are screwed this election no matter what

Because people are making it too much about race and gender. It's getting ugly.

[NeedleCast]

6. Why?

[LibraLiz1973]

13. Because the full on Repub campaign bashing hasn't started.

And because a lot of Barack's stances on issues aren't even being touched by the MSM.
I, for one, am unwilling to support someone who has anti gay hatemongers campaign for them.
I think it is wrong. If he denounces what happens and stands up and says it was wrong, I'll consider giving him a pass.
Until then, I think what he condoned was sick.

[Blarch]

7. blah blah blah

[endarkenment]

10. Well I am not so sure about that.

You of course don't say why he won't get the votes.

Let me start out with some disclosure: I support Edwards. That said, seeing as how Obama has won convincingly in overwhelmingly white and evangelical Iowa, and is on his way to winning even more convincingly in the overwhelmingly white northeast swing state of New Hampshire, where is it, other than the solid republican south, the former confederacy, that 'Obama cannot win nationally'?

[in_cog_ni_to]

11. Yes he would. He will kick ass in the GE. Stay tuned.

[LibraLiz1973]

18. If he is the candidate during the GE, I would pray for him to win.

But I don't see it happening.

[OzarkDem]

26. Or if by chance he did win, he would govern like the GOP

Obama is already so deeply indebted to Wall Street, corporate media and big business donors, his principles are severly compromised.

He will be too frightened to go against their wishes.

[CherokeeDem]

3. Ironic, isn't it.

When Democratic activists (and I would think that most DU'ers are) demonstrate their choice, it is usually Edwards by a huge majority. However, mix in independents and new voters and things change. Oh well...all those times I have worked hard to get independents and new voters involved in an election have come back to haunt me. Must be careful what I wish for.


Sorry...can't spell...

[harun]

5. I thought those people would be coming in for Edwards, it is

bit surprising to me so many of them are coming in for Obama.

[CherokeeDem]

14. I agree...

I honestly didn't think that Obama had the substance to woo this many voters. I suspect he doesn't, although I know those are fighting words, but the glamor and buzz around him are pulling people in. I saw a young woman, college age, being interviewed by Tweety and she was in tears from the excitement of being at an Obama rally and she was a young Repub...scary. I remember those years of complete idealism...mine were during Viet Nam but this was not the candidate I thought they would go for either. I thought it would be Edwards as well.

[RiverStone]

17. I think folks are desperate for "hope"

And Obama has tapped in on folks desire to simply feel inspired by something. I'm also a little surprised at how many indies seem to be leaning Obama vs Edwards, but it is almost like they are being moved by the messenger, not the message.

But thats OK too, after 8 years in a political wasteland - maybe folks need a pick-me-up?

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[TahitiNut]

15. Yeah... that's DU ... just a bunch of racists. (Why are you here then??)

:eyes: :eyes:

[frogmarch]

19. I'm Anglo-Indian and have many different races represented in

my family. My grandson makes me think of a very young Obama. Maybe someday my grandson will become president. If he's right for the job, I hope he does become president.

I'm sick of the "if you don't support Obama, you're a racist" meme. It's bullshit.

[CherokeeDem]

20. Beg to differ....

I saw on the MSM just a few days ago that polls show Edwards with strong support across all Democratic activists in the country. I do not have a link so unfortunately, I cannot support the piece I saw on the news but I think it holds true. I also disagree with the premise that white DU'ers would go for Edwards...that's just a wrong statement bordering on a place I don't think you really wanted to go.

[judaspriestess]

23. hmmm I'm Hispanic

and I'm supporting Edwards, go figure.......

[RiverStone]

24. Quite a presumption there...

The above poll is simply a reflection of racial preferences by the mostly white membership of DU.

I'm not sure about that Brother, granted there may be more white than minority presence on DU (???) - but I have not detected folk's motives to vote Edwards as based on racial preference at all, at least not here!

Though I do believe some folks still see Obama as not able to win because they "assume" there is still too much racism in the ol USA to elect him. Yet even that assumption is racist.

I disagree with your premise, but I can't prove you wrong either. But --- your wrong!!! :hi:

[Blackhatjack]

25. I believe that is not only untrue, but an indicator of bias in making that post...

There are lots of minority voters for Edwards, and I have met some fine folks here at DU who indicated they are minorities.

While race is an unchangeable demographic characteristic, I don't agree with your assessment.

[midlife_mo_Jo]

27. Well, "white democratic activists and the DU membership"

also happen to be more informed than the general voter. I believe that is why Edwards tends to be our first choice!

I'd happily vote for Obama or even Clinton, but when it comes to issues, Edwards has to be my first choice.

[TahitiNut]

9. (cough) I'm an independent.

:eyes:

[lapislzi]

12. Depends.

Let me preface this by saying that I am an Edwards supporter and nothing would make me happier than seeing him elected president.

However, I don't think that's very likely barring a miracle.

Having said that, if the presumptive nominee is more or less a done deal by the time the primary in my state rolls around, I can comfortably vote my conscience. If Edwards has a commanding lead, great. I'll be happy. If Obama has a commanding lead (with delegates), I'll still vote Edwards because my vote won't make much difference--and I'll still have no trouble voting for WHOEVER the Democratic nominee is in November. Nope, no discussion there.

But if it's still a horse race next month, then I'll have some thinking to do. Who has the best chance of winning in November? This will be determined by a number of still-uncertain factors, including the GOP presumptive nominee, whoever he turns out to be; where the big money is going to fall; who can best stand up to the RW screech machine...and who might actually make the better president. If it's a horse race, all of those factors are going to weigh heavily.

Well, that was more than my $0.02, but there you are. My primary vote is usually a no-brainer because NY's primary is fairly late. But this year, who knows?

[Clinton Crusader]

21. Edwards, he is the most electable of all of them. n/t

[IndianaJones]

22. Obama. nt.

[liberalla]

28. That's easy. EDWARDS !

Onwards, Upwards, Edwards. 2008

[Bake]

29. Edwards. By a country mile.

Without hesitation.

Bake

[B Calm]

30. Polls show that Edwards has the best chance of winning the next election!