River
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Post by River on Jul 31, 2016 3:43:35 GMT
I read all the political threads but don't participate. Yah, I'm chicken! I've been hoping someone would do a poll, but since no one has that I've seen, I'm coming out of the political closet to start one. I'd really like to know the percentages now that the VP's are chosen and the conventions are done.
Since I'm coming out of this closet for this poll, I'll state what position I'm in.
I'm republican and undecided at this point. I've never been in this position before. I love politics and usually know by now who I'm voting for. At this point I'm not sure what is going to help me make up my mind. I don't really get behind just voting against someone, so I hope I can find something (if not someone) to get behind.
Thanks for playing if you choose to vote in my poll!
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Nink
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Post by Nink on Jul 31, 2016 3:50:04 GMT
I can't see the poll on my phone. But after seeing Bernie's speech (who is who I wanted) I've decide to vote Hillary. Mostly for the Supreme Court position.
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Post by Linda on Jul 31, 2016 12:43:33 GMT
unaffliated voter - moderate politically - voting 3rd Party
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2016 13:49:41 GMT
Not voting.
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Post by Belia on Jul 31, 2016 14:21:20 GMT
unaffliated voter - moderate politically - voting 3rd Party Just out of curiosity... are you voting Green Party or Libertarian? Or another candidate I'm not aware of?
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Post by Miss Ang on Jul 31, 2016 14:25:29 GMT
I am 100% undecided. I feel like a 3rd party vote is going to be a throwaway vote. I honestly believe it's going to be between Trump and Hillary. I compare choosing between one of them to choosing a dinner option between a plate full of snakes or a bowl of vomit.
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Post by Linda on Jul 31, 2016 15:07:07 GMT
unaffliated voter - moderate politically - voting 3rd Party Just out of curiosity... are you voting Green Party or Libertarian? Or another candidate I'm not aware of? I'm leaning strongly towards Libertarian. I don't agree with all of the Libertarian platform (but then I don't agree with all of the Republican or Democrat platform either) but taking abortion issues off the table (since none of the major candidates are truly pro-life despite Trump's recent rhetoric), there's enough I do agree with and since I will NOT be voting for either Trump or Clinton and I have an obligation as a citizen TO vote... {I am tired of being told my 3rd party vote is 'wasting my vote' - I've never voted for a winning Presidential candidate and I've been voting since 1988 - I've voted for Democrats, Republicans, and 3rd Party (Perot) in the past...guess my vote is always wasted except I think that one can only 'waste' a vote by NOT voting at all} (this last is not directed at you - just a general rant)
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Post by MichyM on Jul 31, 2016 15:14:38 GMT
Democrat here. For the first time ever I'd love to not vote. However, in this election I don't feel that's an option for me. So Clinton will get my vote.
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YooHoot
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Post by YooHoot on Jul 31, 2016 15:18:09 GMT
No way in hell I'm looking at that hair for 4 years...not that Hillary's is any better. First time ever...voting Dem.
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Post by lisae on Jul 31, 2016 15:22:13 GMT
Democrat who sometimes votes for a Republican candidate. I might have this time if Kasich had gotten the nomination. Voting for Clinton in the primary and will in the general.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 31, 2016 15:27:50 GMT
I don't know who I'm voting for, but I know I'm NOT voting Trump.
I just have to see as the election grows near if Hillary wins my vote, or if a third party candidate jumps out from the shadows and offers anything better.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Jul 31, 2016 15:33:42 GMT
Voting for Hillary.
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katybee
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Jun 25, 2014 23:25:39 GMT
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Post by katybee on Jul 31, 2016 15:44:52 GMT
I'm with her.
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spongemom
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Post by spongemom on Jul 31, 2016 16:49:50 GMT
I am a Bernie supporter who is holding my nose and voting for Hillary. Better four years of a status-quo-not-that-great-of-a-president Clinton than Trump. It scares me the amount of damage he could do to the world and the country in four years.
Deb
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Post by PNWMom on Jul 31, 2016 17:00:49 GMT
Gotta step back and look at the bigger picture: This is not just about 4 years. Not even about 8 years. There will probably be 2, maybe 3 Supreme Court justices appointed during the next 4 years. Those are lifetime appointments. If things like Citizens United and Roe vs Wade and voter rights, etc, etc are important to you, you've gotta think about who will be doing the appointing. That is a generation of decisionmaking that will truly direct the course of this country.
Not a huge Hillary fan here: I was feeling the Bern. But even if I actively disliked her, I would hold my nose and vote for her anyway. Voting 3rd party is a great way to take a personal stance, but it truly will not elect that person. Pat yourself on the back all you want about voting your conscience, but if you are a liberal and vote 3rd party that just helps the republicans. Look at the whole Ross Perot debacle: We would not have had GWB if it had not been for some of the liberal votes going to him.
That having been said, I live in Washington. Lots of people here are fanatically feeling the Bern. Not enough that it will cause the state to go red in the general election, but if someone in this particular state wants to write Bernie in or vote 3rd party, it won't actually make a difference overall. The state will go Blue. But those who live in swing states have an especially important vote to make this fall.
(the fact that Oregon and Washington are very blue comforts me very much, so I don't stress about some of my WA/OR right-wing/Trump loving family voting for that 'phobe)
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Post by cajeanne on Jul 31, 2016 17:30:00 GMT
"Gotta step back and look at the bigger picture: This is not just about 4 years. Not even about 8 years. There will probably be 2, maybe 3 Supreme Court justices appointed during the next 4 years. Those are lifetime appointments." This is precisely one of the reasons why a Clinton win scares the crap out of me. Well, that and I detest her. I just read the platform on Jill Stein and she scares me almost as much. So I will either hold my nose and vote for Trump or I will vote for Johnson. This is the first time I have ever voted that I will not do it joyously.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2016 17:59:02 GMT
I also vowed not to open any political threads after being told "stfu" here the other day but obviously just broke my vow.
I don't know if I'm undecided or just not going to vote. I have voted every presidential election since 1968, but thinking to stay home and pray for our country this time.
My reasoning right now is, Texas (since 1972) is a red state anyway, so my vote is not needed. That's another interesting factoid. ...we went for Jimmy Carter.
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purplebee
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Post by purplebee on Jul 31, 2016 18:12:36 GMT
I am an undecided Conservative who usually votes Republican, but not always along party lines. I despise the extreme choices that are available. I don't want to vote for anyone. I cannot vote for Trump, but I may have to compromise my integrity and vote for Hillary, whom I cannot stand. The lesser of two evils is still evil.
It is a very sorry and downright scary situation to be in.
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gsquaredmom
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Post by gsquaredmom on Jul 31, 2016 20:12:13 GMT
I always find these pea polls interesting. They seem to show a clear preference for Clinton, yet the vitriol spewed against her on the same thread rarely matches the overall votes.
I like Clinton. Liked her in 08, like her more now. For me, there is no lesser of two evils. I have always felt she is the most qualified to lead this country. I like Obama, but evem then, I thought she was more qualified. Few people have the same breadth and depth of service at multiple governmental levels that she has.
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MsKnit
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Post by MsKnit on Jul 31, 2016 20:28:14 GMT
Registered Dem. Had no interest in voting for Hillary. So, I was going to vote Repub if she had the nomination. Then they put up Trump. No way in hell!
I'll be voting for Gary Johnson. Have been talking about him with my husband and son.
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Post by Linda on Jul 31, 2016 20:32:32 GMT
Voting 3rd party is a great way to take a personal stance, but it truly will not elect that person. I have NO delusions that voting 3rd party is going to elect the 3rd party candidate of my choice. However we will NEVER get a viable 3rd party in this country as long as people refuse to vote 3rd party because they won't win. I do live in a Swing state (Florida) and I have for the past 3 Presidential elections. This is the first time since 1996 that I will vote 3rd party for President (my usual votes for other offices is a mix of Democrat, Republican, and 3rd party). I vote for the candidate that I think most closely aligns with my political beliefs and that I think will be the best option (or sometimes the least worst option). It's not 'taking a personal stance' - it's educating myself on the candidates and making an informed choice. As it turns out - my political beliefs and informed choices don't align with the majority of the voters in this country (as shown by the fact I've never voted for a winning Presidential candidate) but I don't think that means I need to vote with (or against) the majority.
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Post by lucyg on Jul 31, 2016 20:50:57 GMT
I also vowed not to open any political threads after being told "stfu" here the other day but obviously just broke my vow. I don't know if I'm undecided or just not going to vote. I have voted every presidential election since 1968, but thinking to stay home and pray for our country this time. My reasoning right now is, Texas (since 1972) is a red state anyway, so my vote is not needed. That's another interesting factoid. ...we went for Jimmy Carter. I cannot imagine you saying something so offensive that someone would tell you to STFU. That said, I did tell someone to STFU last week (non-political thread) but still consider it a well-earned STFU. Anyway, I hope you will at least give Hillary another look-see before you decide. I think she's a strong candidate.
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Post by txdancermom on Jul 31, 2016 21:54:37 GMT
I was raised republican, and generally vote that way, but will only vote for selective republicans this year, and definitely not for the top of the republican ticket.
I understand people's concerns about Clinton - however, the criticism of her use of a private email server need to be dropped - from what I have heard a number of republicans government officials have done or have the same set up - people who would be receiving emails of a sensitive nature - have any of them been asked for their emails or access to the servers?? and on other issues - hindsight is perfect - but in the moment when you have to make a decision, you make it on the best info you have in the moment, and not all those decisions are what ultimately is the best, but real life doesn't give re-do's.
jmho
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River
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Post by River on Jul 31, 2016 21:56:35 GMT
I always find these pea polls interesting. They seem to show a clear preference for Clinton, yet the vitriol spewed against her on the same thread rarely matches the overall votes. Hmmm, the poll is showing what my impression here has been. I've certainly read some anti Clinton post, but they seem to be by just a few hard and steady posters. Trump on the other hand has many, many more bashing post and a great many dedicated threads to show what an idiot he is. The bashing on either side isn't helping the undecided voters like me. I've read a lot here on Hillary, for and against, but the majority has been for. Those post have been very helpful to me and has even changed my position on a few points. I really wish I could read some positive threads on Trump also to help counter balance all the negative bashing. But, that's not likely to happen. I live in an all red state so you'd think between friends, family and Facebook, I'd have all the Trump love I need to sway me his direction, but again, nothing substantial. Just a lot of cheering. Maybe I won't find "substantial" to help me make an informed choice.
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 31, 2016 22:06:14 GMT
I always find these pea polls interesting. They seem to show a clear preference for Clinton, yet the vitriol spewed against her on the same thread rarely matches the overall votes. Hmmm, the poll is showing what my impression here has been. I've certainly read some anti Clinton post, but they seem to be by just a few hard and steady posters. Trump on the other hand has many, many more bashing post and a great many dedicated threads to show what an idiot he is. The bashing on either side isn't helping the undecided voters like me. I've read a lot here on Hillary, for and against, but the majority has been for. Those post have been very helpful to me and has even changed my position on a few points.I really wish I could read some positive threads on Trump also to help counter balance all the negative bashing. But, that's not likely to happen. I live in an all red state so you'd think between friends, family and Facebook, I'd have all the Trump love I need to sway me his direction, but again, nothing substantial. Just a lot of cheering. Maybe I won't find "substantial" to help me make an informed choice. Registered Republican. I find I had to vote Democratic in the last two elections because I want a candidate who will work for women's rights as well as everyone else's. They certainly don't need to be woman, so anyone who will promote women's health and equal pay gets my checkmark. In my state, they offered free contraception and unwanted pregnancies and abortions went down by 40%. It just makes sense to me.
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Post by Belia on Jul 31, 2016 22:11:55 GMT
Just out of curiosity... are you voting Green Party or Libertarian? Or another candidate I'm not aware of? I'm leaning strongly towards Libertarian. I don't agree with all of the Libertarian platform (but then I don't agree with all of the Republican or Democrat platform either) but taking abortion issues off the table (since none of the major candidates are truly pro-life despite Trump's recent rhetoric), there's enough I do agree with and since I will NOT be voting for either Trump or Clinton and I have an obligation as a citizen TO vote... {I am tired of being told my 3rd party vote is 'wasting my vote' - I've never voted for a winning Presidential candidate and I've been voting since 1988 - I've voted for Democrats, Republicans, and 3rd Party (Perot) in the past...guess my vote is always wasted except I think that one can only 'waste' a vote by NOT voting at all} (this last is not directed at you - just a general rant)
Thanks for responding!
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Post by jillonthehill on Jul 31, 2016 22:23:01 GMT
I was always going to vote Democrat no matter who the candidate was. I preferred Bernie over Hillary, but after her speech on Thursday I have to say that I'm with her.
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ComplicatedLady
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Post by ComplicatedLady on Aug 1, 2016 0:24:47 GMT
I feel like I'm totally missing something. How is this even a contest? Trump has been crude and offensive to people based on their race, gender, and disability. He has no governmental experience and has shown that he has no knowledge and no desire to learn. I guess I'm undecided because I think I have to be missing something to see how people can hate Hillary so much that Trump is a better candidate for the US presidency. I'll admit though that I have more homework to do before I'll decide who I'm voting for. The debates (or lack thereof) will also factor in to my decision.
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MorningPerson
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Post by MorningPerson on Aug 1, 2016 0:51:33 GMT
I'm registered as a Democrat (but should probably change to independent - I vote both ways), living in a swing state, and I will DEFINITELY NOT be voting for Trump. Still deciding on Clinton vs. third party. My husband is already sick of all the political ads here in PA and questions why they're spending so much $$ here. I remind him that they're targeting people like me.
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Post by mollycoddle on Aug 1, 2016 0:54:57 GMT
I'm with her.
I'm focused on the Supreme Court. Whoever is appointed can make a huge difference in your life for years. I don't want women's rights and voting rights to be rolled back. And looking at what Republican governors and state legislatures have been up to, I have a pretty good idea of what the GOP would like to do.
No thanks.
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