|
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend Bookmark this thread |
This topic is archived. |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) |
Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 10:47 AM Original message |
Poll question: What is more important in a candidate: Electability or His/Her Plans for America? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 10:50 AM Response to Original message |
1. some combination thereof. No point in voting for a candidate who will screw you when they win |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 10:52 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. But ultimately, what is more important? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 10:55 AM Response to Reply #3 |
4. The Answer Is In Your Question. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 11:32 AM Response to Reply #4 |
14. and if you can survive the corporate filter, you WON'T do diddly squat |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
dogman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 09:27 PM Response to Reply #1 |
26. It has to be a combination plus. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 10:51 AM Response to Original message |
2. For the first time in a long time, plans. Unless we nominate Hitlers ghost, the next |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 10:58 AM Response to Reply #2 |
9. Look At The 1976 Election |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-23-07 01:28 PM Response to Reply #9 |
28. I think this is what spooks Dems about impeachment--possible success then public amnesia |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 11:38 AM Response to Reply #2 |
15. top three sound progressive until you read corporate protecting & enriching details |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
maximusveritas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
5. Do you mean electabilty in the primary election or general election? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Ninga (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
6. Winning is not enough. It must be a landslide and must represent change, other wise |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RufusTFirefly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 10:57 AM Response to Original message |
7. "Electability" is B.S. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
TexasProgresive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 10:57 AM Response to Original message |
8. I say electability first because if the candidate can't get |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
CK_John (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
10. Your question is sort of like, "Who is more important?", the person who sells cars or |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 11:10 AM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Yeah |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
iamjoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
11. Define Electability |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 11:09 AM Response to Reply #11 |
12. In a way, the best assets of our candidates are their plans for America. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 11:39 AM Response to Original message |
16. Both of course. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 06:46 PM Response to Original message |
17. His/Her plans for America. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
demommom (532 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 07:03 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. I'm selfish, I want both. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Think82 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
18. TheCandidate with the best of both: |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Clintonista2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 07:59 PM Response to Original message |
20. Electability, for sure |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
21. I worry that some want to win for the sake of winning. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Clintonista2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 08:12 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. I'm sure nobody picked up on who you were referring to... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 08:19 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. Actually, I was referring to certain types of supporters for all the candidates. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
22. Couldn't vote - mine's a combination of the two, not just one or the other. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
beaconess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
25. If they have the right plans for America, they WILL be electable! nt |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
1932 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-22-07 10:19 PM Response to Original message |
27. Winning is obviously the most important thing in politics. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Sparkly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-23-07 01:32 PM Response to Original message |
29. Tough one. I suppose the plans don't matter if the person doesn't win the election. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ginchinchili (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-23-07 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
30. What good are their plans if they can't get elected? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) | Sat May 04th 2024, 02:19 AM Response to Original message |
Advertisements [?] |
Top |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) |
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC