Democratic Primaries

MineralMan

(146,317 posts) Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:27 PM Apr 2019

Here's a New Polling Strategy - Which Democratic Candidate Do You Hate Most?

Note: This poll is satirical in nature.

I'm thinking maybe our primary election ballots should be in that form. Vote for the candidate you hate, and the candidate with the fewest votes becomes our Democratic nominee. This poll doesn't list every candidate, since there are only 10 available entries. It lists the most talked-about ones, though. The ones not listed are very unlikely to win, anyhow.

Which Democratic Primary Candidate Do You Hate Most?

14 votes, 7 passes \| Time left: Unlimited
	Joe Biden
	0 (0%)
	Pete Buttigieg
	0 (0%)
	Tulsi Gabbard
	3 (21%)
	Kirsten Gillibrand
	0 (0%)
	Kamala Harris
	0 (0%)
	Jay Inslee
	0 (0%)
	Beto O'Rourke
	0 (0%)
	Bernie Sanders
	11 (79%)
	Eric Swalwell
	0 (0%)
	Elizabeth Warren
	0 (0%)
	7 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Here's a New Polling Strategy - Which Democratic Candidate Do You Hate Most? (Original Post) MineralMan Apr 2019 OP

Hate is a strong word; distrust and dislike?... Seth Moulton hlthe2b Apr 2019 #1

He didn't make the list - sorry. MineralMan Apr 2019 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author hlthe2b Apr 2019 #8

This is in poor taste True Dough Apr 2019 #2

Yes, it is hyperbole. That's intentional. MineralMan Apr 2019 #7

I reported this as divisive. zaj Apr 2019 #4

I agree. It is not a good approach. MineralMan Apr 2019 #10

I jury voted on it as such. This has consequences that are too ugly to entertain on DU. ancianita Apr 2019 #18

Satire is another way to change minds. MineralMan Apr 2019 #21

I hear you. I accept all that. ancianita Apr 2019 #25

Unable to choose due to an invalid premise LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #5

I did. Yes. It's a ridiculous way to choose nominee, isn't it? MineralMan Apr 2019 #11

Glad you see it as such. In my view, it's informational, maybe a good indicator of our weaknesses ancianita Apr 2019 #19

LOL, MM did. Yep, the post is satire! RKP5637 Apr 2019 #12

I don't hate anyone so I passed. Kaleva Apr 2019 #6

I passed, too. MineralMan Apr 2019 #15

I don't HATE any candidate. crazytown Apr 2019 #9

That's good. You got the point of this satirical poll, then. MineralMan Apr 2019 #14

I don't hate any of them, and I think everyone would do a better job than the current occupant. Agschmid Apr 2019 #13

Excellent. I agree. MineralMan Apr 2019 #17

Lol good, didn't notice the satire thingy... embarrassed now. Agschmid Apr 2019 #27

Notice: This Poll Is Satirical in Nature MineralMan Apr 2019 #16

It was risky of you, but now I get it. Others who took it should be cut some slack. ancianita Apr 2019 #22

I am hardly one to avoid taking risks, as MineralMan Apr 2019 #24

Yes. An a clever way to make a point about getting lost crazytown Apr 2019 #23

Still very divisive. zaj Apr 2019 #31

Satire of what? zaj Apr 2019 #32

These are the candidates I've ruled out so far FakeNoose Apr 2019 #20

This is a brilliant concept, I think. Laelth Apr 2019 #26

Not hating ANY, and sad to see # re: Senator Sanders. elleng Apr 2019 #28

Wow. I thought Gillibrand would have it hands down! CrispyQ Apr 2019 #29

I don't hate any of them (yes, I get the satirical intent). The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #30

Well, for me, the 2020 Presidential election is about one thing: MineralMan Apr 2019 #33

Exactly. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2019 #34

I don't HATE any of them. That said, I don't trust Sanders and some of his surrogates not to be highplainsdem Apr 2019 #35

Bernie BannonsLiver Apr 2019 #36

You left off drmeow Apr 2019 #37

hlthe2b

(102,283 posts)

1. Hate is a strong word; distrust and dislike?... Seth Moulton

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:28 PM

Apr 2019

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

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)

3. He didn't make the list - sorry.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:29 PM

Apr 2019

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

Response to MineralMan (Reply #3)

hlthe2b This message was self-deleted by its author.

True Dough

(17,305 posts)

2. This is in poor taste

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:29 PM

Apr 2019

It's hyperbole. You should self-delete.

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

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)

7. Yes, it is hyperbole. That's intentional.

Reply to True Dough (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:30 PM

Apr 2019

I expect the count for Did not vote will be the highest.

The poll is satire.

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

zaj

(3,433 posts)

4. I reported this as divisive.

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:30 PM

Apr 2019

Hate is not a good approach for this community.

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

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)

10. I agree. It is not a good approach.

Reply to zaj (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:33 PM

Apr 2019

Hence my satirical poll.

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

ancianita

(36,058 posts)

18. I jury voted on it as such. This has consequences that are too ugly to entertain on DU.

Reply to zaj (Reply #4)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:52 PM

Apr 2019

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

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)

21. Satire is another way to change minds.

Reply to ancianita (Reply #18)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:57 PM

Apr 2019

The Admins agreed and reinstated the post.

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

ancianita

(36,058 posts)

25. I hear you. I accept all that.

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #21)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:58 PM

Apr 2019

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

LongtimeAZDem

(4,494 posts)

5. Unable to choose due to an invalid premise

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:30 PM

Apr 2019

You passed on your own poll?

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

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)

11. I did. Yes. It's a ridiculous way to choose nominee, isn't it?

Reply to LongtimeAZDem (Reply #5)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:33 PM

Apr 2019

The poll is satirical in nature.

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

ancianita

(36,058 posts)

19. Glad you see it as such. In my view, it's informational, maybe a good indicator of our weaknesses

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #11)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:54 PM

Apr 2019

in discussions and political messaging.

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

RKP5637

(67,109 posts)

12. LOL, MM did. Yep, the post is satire!

Reply to LongtimeAZDem (Reply #5)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:34 PM

Apr 2019

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

Kaleva

(36,307 posts)

6. I don't hate anyone so I passed.

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:30 PM

Apr 2019

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

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)

15. I passed, too.

Reply to Kaleva (Reply #6)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:37 PM

Apr 2019

The poll is satire. Those who passed get it.

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

crazytown

(7,277 posts)

9. I don't HATE any candidate.

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:31 PM

Apr 2019

In the heat of ‘battle’ we can say silly things but hate? Hell no.

Suggest you delete.

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

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)

14. That's good. You got the point of this satirical poll, then.

Reply to crazytown (Reply #9)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:36 PM

Apr 2019

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

Agschmid

(28,749 posts)

13. I don't hate any of them, and I think everyone would do a better job than the current occupant.

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:36 PM

Apr 2019

That being said there are quite a few I know pretty much nothing about...

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

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)

17. Excellent. I agree.

Reply to Agschmid (Reply #13)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:47 PM

Apr 2019

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

Agschmid

(28,749 posts)

27. Lol good, didn't notice the satire thingy... embarrassed now.

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #17)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 01:00 PM

Apr 2019

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

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)

16. Notice: This Poll Is Satirical in Nature

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:46 PM

Apr 2019

I thought that would be obvious. So, I'm making that clear now.

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

ancianita

(36,058 posts)

22. It was risky of you, but now I get it. Others who took it should be cut some slack.

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #16)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:57 PM

Apr 2019

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

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)

24. I am hardly one to avoid taking risks, as

Reply to ancianita (Reply #22)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:58 PM

Apr 2019

many here know.

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

crazytown

(7,277 posts)

23. Yes. An a clever way to make a point about getting lost

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #16)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:57 PM

Apr 2019

in the push and shove, losing sight of what is important.

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

zaj

(3,433 posts)

31. Still very divisive.

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #16)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 01:18 PM

Apr 2019

Mistakes happen.

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

zaj

(3,433 posts)

32. Satire of what?

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #16)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 01:18 PM

Apr 2019

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

FakeNoose

(32,639 posts)

20. These are the candidates I've ruled out so far

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:56 PM

Apr 2019

(in no particular order)
Bernie Sanders
Tulsi Gabbard
Kirsten Gillibrand

I'm not going to say I hate them, but I don't believe they should be representing our party as the nominee. However I have pledged to support WHOEVER our party anoints next year, and I will do it. If it's one of these 3, I will bite my tongue as I pull the D lever. Probably my list will grow as time goes on.

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

Laelth

(32,017 posts)

26. This is a brilliant concept, I think.

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 12:58 PM

Apr 2019

I also feel it is worded too aggressively to be useful. I had to vote “pass” because I don’t really HATE any of our candidates.

That said, a similar poll asking “Which candidate is least likely to defeat Trump” might work very well and be more enlightening.

-Laelth

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

elleng

(130,923 posts)

28. Not hating ANY, and sad to see # re: Senator Sanders.

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 01:01 PM

Apr 2019

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

CrispyQ

(36,470 posts)

29. Wow. I thought Gillibrand would have it hands down!

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 01:01 PM

Apr 2019

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

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,713 posts)

30. I don't hate any of them (yes, I get the satirical intent).

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 01:17 PM

Apr 2019

I like some better than others, but maybe someone I like less has the best chance of kicking Trump's ugly orange ass out of the WH. So liking/not liking is sort of irrelevant.

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

MineralMan

(146,317 posts)

33. Well, for me, the 2020 Presidential election is about one thing:

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Reply #30)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 01:20 PM

Apr 2019

VOTE HIM OUT!

I'm going to vote in the primary for the Democratic candidate who seems most likely to help do that. Period. Job 1 for that candidate should be to reverse the damage Trump has done. That's going to be a tough, thankless job. All that cool progressive stuff is going to have to wait until the damage is repaired, both internally and internationally.

Once that's done, we can move on to longer range goals.

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

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,713 posts)

34. Exactly.

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #33)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 01:22 PM

Apr 2019

It will take at least one term just to clean up the worst of the mess.

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

highplainsdem

(48,990 posts)

35. I don't HATE any of them. That said, I don't trust Sanders and some of his surrogates not to be

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sun Apr 28, 2019, 01:37 PM

Apr 2019

divisive. I liked Sanders doing his gadfly socialist independent thing in the Senate, but his ducking into and out of the Democratic Party when it's convenient for him strikes me as opportunistic.

I'll still vote for him in the GE, of course, or for any of the others, if they're the nominee.

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