President Election DF Poll

[Labrocca]

Who would you vote for?

[AlonzoMourning23]

Hillary.

[PittsburghAfterDark]

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M I C (Vote for me!) K E Y (Why? I'm not John McCain!) M O U S E

[trefer]

I expect Bush party will stop form being elected.

[Churchel]

I believe this time I am going to look at all the candidates, and decide during the primarys who the person would be that is best suited for the presidency.

[rodeojones903]

I believe this time I am going to look at all the candidates, and decide during the primarys who the person would be that is best suited for the presidency.





You didn't do that last time? :D

[Deacon]

John McCain


I will be just turning 18 before the 2008 election, I will probably have a more educated vote when it gets closer to the election time.

[Buck Laser]

Al Gore. The once and future president.

[BoogyMan]

Alonzo,

If nothing else I have the comfort of knowing that my vote will cancel your Hillary vote. :)

[ECW]

John Edwards

[Newscaster]

The lineup of potential candidates in your poll at the start of this thread is interesting but pointless because none of them will ever get to be President. Why not do a poll with those who might have a chance?

In the democratic column, I would put Al Gore as favorite, Hillary Clinton second, and Russ Feingold in 3rd position. They would be followed by John Kerry, John Edwards, Mark Warner and General Wesley Clark, not necessarily in that order.

On the Republican.... Newt Gingrich, Jeb Bush, Condoleeza Rice and thats about it.

[Nitrus]

So he DID put some up who have a chance then?

-N

[Newscaster]

Nitrus, Hillary is carrying too much baggage lately including her not being the overwhelming favorite in her home state of New York. Frist blew it big time in that episode of the women who was in a vegetative state. He may be a surgeon and an MD but to make a diagnosis by watching a videotape, was a major mistake.
McCain has flip flopped back and forth that no one can say for sure what party he claims membership in. Barak Obama is too new. IN a few years, he might become a powerful candidate but now.
Condoleesa Rice also has too much baggage including being a member of the Bush cabinet. Rest are not worth mentioning.

The republicans have very little to work with.

[Nitrus]

Well to be honest I think America could do with a female president.. so long as its not Rice. I dont think Hillary would be that bad, although it would be like Clinton (Bill) is living through her.

-N

[Newscaster]

Nitrus,

Hillary is the only one with a chance from the list originally posted. The others dont have the same chance for a variety of reasons.

[Defected_King]

I like to think of myself as a conservative, but of these choices I would pick other. I don't know who though.

Hillary Clinton did move up a notch in my respect department when she up and said that we can't have a set exit date. This does not bode well for her though, as overly liberal people booed her off stage.

[kanyon40]

I agree that there aren't any really electable candidates on this list. If I had to choose from this list it would be Condi Rice. But with the option for other, I would say Newt. While I think Jeb would be great for the job, he would have a hard time over coming the media hatred of his brother. The Bush name would be too much of a hindrance. I am not overly concerned with a Democrat winning because the only one who would be a potential candidate that doesn't have a well documented history of being completely full of crap is Barak Obama. I doubt he is electable mainly because he hasn't been in politics long enough.

As to the comment made about it being time for a woman president... I think that is total crap. I don't think we should EVER elect a woman president for the reason that it is "time to elect a woman president". This isn't a beauty pageant. It is the president of the United States. If the best candidate for the job is a woman, then that is fine. But if her main qualification for the job is that she is a woman, it is totally irresponsible to use that as the reason to vote for her.

[Cobra]

Hillary or Condi, I'd like to see a woman prez. Maybe not the best reason to vote for someone but good enough for me.

[Mayberry]

Bill Murray would make a better prez than any of those choices. I'll vote for whatever independent shows up on the ballot, for what it's worth. I'm tired of voting for the lesser of two evils.

[Newscaster]

I wish to do away with the entire system of electing a president and vice president.

I believe we should return to the good old days of the Monarchy and the divine right of kings. I say this because I wish to be a Duke. In fact, I could be the Duke of Earl. Then everyone could sing my praises and Cheewarsnow could be my hand maiden.:P

[Greyhound]

On the Republican.... Newt Gingrich, Jeb Bush, Condoleeza Rice and thats about it.
Jeb has said he's not interested in running in 08. To my knowledge Condi hasn't either. Plus she's never really defined her domestic stances. Newt is probably going to run.

The front runners for the GOP are, IMO:

Newt
McCain
Gulliani(sp?)
Allen

Honestly, I think Newt can win it.

I voted other = Newt.

As for the Democrats. There isn't a Democrat I could vote for right now. If McCain wins the GOP I'll look 3rd party.

[firefox]

I vote for liberty and freedom every issue every time. Therefore, I'll be voting for the Libertarian candidate, whoever that ends up being. The Ds/Rs have shown no progress in this area in a very long time, thus I assume that I'm more likely to be hit by lighting or win the lottery than feel safe voting a D or R into that office.

[MAP2010.wireless]

Reps so far not have any one who can Win.
I would vote for Condoleeza Rice but she will not run.

Hillary would Win hands down, I would not want her too win.
But she would win it would be something like 80% Hillary and 19% Other and 1% Rep.

It will be a very very sad day for Reps.

Mark

[Elrathin]

I voted for Obama, even though I know that isn't gonna happen, because I can't stand Hilary.

If Hilary runs, I really have no clue who I will vote for, but it won't be her.

[MAP2010.wireless]

I voted for Obama, even though I know that isn't gonna happen, because I can't stand Hilary.

If Hilary runs, I really have no clue who I will vote for, but it won't be her.


Obama is an Ok guy, buy Hilary is a hands down Win.
There is no way he could win, Hilary is just to stong.
I am a Rep and stay we would need another Bush to Win.

There is none.

[Elrathin]

Obama is an Ok guy, buy Hilary is a hands down Win.
There is no way he could win, Hilary is just to stong.
I am a Rep and stay we would need another Bush to Win.

There is none.


I discount the Hilary run. She may try, but I still have my bet with some folks she won't take the nomination. She has WAAAAY too much luggage to carry with her and the republican smear campaign (Not saying dems don't do it either) would have no problem mudslinging her to death while a no-name republican could win an election over her.

It would be political suicide IMO for Dems to pick Hilary for a presidential candidate.

[MAP2010.wireless]

Obama is an Ok guy, buy Hilary is a hands down Win.
There is no way he could win, Hilary is just to stong.
I am a Rep and stay we would need another Bush to Win.

There is none.


I discount the Hilary run.Â*Â*She may try, but I still have my bet with some folks she won't take the nomination.Â*Â*She has WAAAAY too much luggage to carry with her and the republican smear campaign (Not saying dems don't do it either) would have no problem mudslinging her to death while a no-name republican could win an election over her.

It would be political suicide IMO for Dems to pick Hilary for a presidential candidate.


I can't name any Rep who would win, none are stong.

[lovely_girl_brunette]

Bill Clinton - known for Monica's Stain
John Kerry - known for ketchup Stain,wife (Thereza Heinz) a muslim.
A hungarian Jewish who convert Catholic to gain a vote.
Hillary - bi-sexual (Pro Gay)
President George W Bush - First Father and Son President of a Great Nation.
First highest vote elected in American Presidential
Election. A History in the making.
JEB BUSH - NEXT AMERICA'S PRESIDENT

[Professor]

Barack Obama. I love him. I want him to run in 08, but if he doesn't, then I just want him to run when it's right for him.

[Newscaster]

Barack Obama is a good guy and one day might indeed run for President but right now is not the time. He is in his first term as a congressman and his first elected position. He s, as they say, still wet behind the ears. He has good ideas, speaks well, is very educated and smart but he is still basically a novice at politics. Politics is the science of the possible and Obama still has to learn the ins and out of Washington,,,,how to seek out the good and avoid the bad. He has to learn how to get legislation thru congress and stop legislation that is not wise.
So, give the man a chance to toughen up, learn the ropes and solidify his image with those voters who are not yet fully familiar with him. A few speeches, some handshaking, etc is not enough. He needs seasoning. 2012 is a possible year unless there is a democratic winner in 2008. I say that because if a Democrat is in the white house in 2008, he's the guy who gets th chance to run for a second term unless of course, he screws up like Bush.
Right now, keep your eyes peeled for potential candidates, watch Obama to check on his progress and dont get over confident.

[NortheastCynic]

Rudy Giuliani, the most pro-liberty candidate in the fray, we need someone like him [a libertarian-leaning moderate]to open the door for more stridently libertarian candidates.

-NC

[Newscaster]

Rudy Giuliani skyrocketed to fame on 9/11, walking to ground zero to take charge. What he actually did that day is not certain but boy, there he was for every camera to see. But how many of you remember what it was like on 9/10. Ya see Giuliani rathings were in the dumper. Sure he cleaned up New York but simply moving the homeless to another location but his poills showed him pretty bad. Plus he was carrying some pretty heavy morality baggage what with being married and having his mistress move into Gracie Mansion to live with him. That was a real winner among the fundie crowd.
What has Rudi done since 9/11. Well, he has been on one long heck of a speaking tour now that Bloomberg is in office. Now speaking is good, but doing is better and he really hasnt shown us any projects he is involved with. So, before you being getting ready for a Rudi resurgence, I'd look around for a repub with lighter baggage and better morals. McCain, as bad as he is, has a better shot then Rudi will ever have. I am talking about the nomination, not the election.

[NortheastCynic]

I'm actually from Northern and then Central New Jersey, so I know Rudy's complete background.Â*Â*I'm sure his dirty laundry will be fair game in the primary, but ideologically, I'd prefer to see him the White House over McCain and Romney and all of the other frontrunners for the GOP. In addition, you are selling Giuliani short if you're saying that the only thing he did to clean up NYC is move homeless people out of Times Square, he's responsible for complete nosedive that crime took in the City, he's responsible for bringing the Brooklyn Cyclones and Staten Island Yankees coming into the City, and yes he coporatized Time Square by allowing coporations to buy out areas used by homeless people, which resulted in the COMPLETE turnaround of Times Square.

-NC

[Newscaster]

The "crime nosedive" was not a seperate project of his. It was a reesult of his street sweeping. Bringing the two minor league baseball teams to New York was fine and good but I wouldnt classify them as proof of his electibility ad President.
As far as corporatizing Times Square.......thats something you expect from a Republican of today's genre. But Guiliani has to prove himself internationally and I havent seen that yet and I agree, he is better than McCain and Romney.

[NortheastCynic]

Bringing the two minor league baseball teams to New York was fine and good but I wouldnt classify them as proof of his electibility ad President.Neither would I, I just mentioned it as something else he did to bring revenue to NYC.
As far as corporatizing Times Square.......thats something you expect from a Republican of today's genre. It's one of the only good things about them; that is, they're business-friendly.
But Guiliani has to prove himself internationally and I havent seen that yet and I agree, he is better than McCain and Romney. Agreed on both counts. I'd like to know his foreign policy stances...Rudy leaves a lot to be desired, but in my opinion, he's the best the two-party system has to offer for 08.

-NC

[Newscaster]

If Guiliani is the best the two party system has to offer, we are in serious deep deep trouble. Remember the GOP thought George W Bush was the best they had to offer and look where that got us not to mention where they, the GOP ended up.

[Stoner]

FRED THOMPSON!!!!!

Man, that would be sweet if he decides to run and wins. He is exactly what this country needs.

[Newscaster]

I will not vote for any or all Republicans. They all carry far to much unsavory baggage thru their party affiliation. Some have proven them selves to be idiots and yet others are either too inexperienced or simply ill suited for the job.

REPUBLICANS
Ill-suited....Mitt Romney. Not strong enough in character for the job and tends to flip flop. Not as well known as the others.

Inexperienced: Fred Thompson. One senate term is not enough. Has not proven himself.

Bad Baggage: Condoleesa Rice. Too closely assoiated with Shrub. Performance so far is weak and has no domestic experience. Not a good negotiator.

Laughable: Bill Frist. A total joke.

No longer a viable candidate: John McCain. Changes positions far too often on almost all issues. Forgets his own stand on things. Memory may be going.

DEMOCRATS
Barak Obama: Far too inexperienced. Right now he is a public relations candidate, almost a test case for the future. In the future, he might become a strong candidate based on his achievements on capital Hill.

Hillary Clinton: Very strong candidate and she comes with high name recognitiion. In fact, her husband could be an asset to any aministration she set up. She does come with some negative baggage but it appears to be fading somewhat. She coukd be a formidable candidate.

JOHN EDWARDS: Quite possibly as strong as Hillary. His wife's medical condition should not be a problem but there is a strong possibility it could hurt him. He is a strong intelligent speaker and understands the job. My choice.

AL GORE: If he were to run, all other candidates could go home. He could have the best chance of winning or might run neck and neck with Hillary.

All other potential candidates might consider another line of work.

[I Plead The 5th]

I havent decided between Edwards or Nader (if he decides to to run).

Pros for Nader
1) He supports the Roe v. Wade decision on abortion

2) He supports taxing proportional to income (repel Bush's tax cuts for the rich)

3) He supports civil unions for gay couples

4) He supports instant run-off voting (IRV)

5) He supports the legilization, regulation, and taxation of marijuana.

6) Supports his classic "Nader" stands, strengthen the regulation and enforcement of the Clean Water Act, strengthen the regulation and enforcement of the Clean Air Act, strengthen emission controls and fuel efficiency standards on all gasoline and diesel-powered engines, including cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles, supports the U.S. re-entering the Kyoto treaty process to limit global warming

7) He wants to implement a universal health care program to guarantee coverage to all Americans regardless of income

8) Anti WTO and NAFTA

9) He supports many things that would help convicted criminals to get back to their lives after prision (ie. Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released, support programs to provide prison inmates with drug and alcohol addiction treatment, ect.)

10) He supports bringing coruption in the white house and congress to an end by; baning unregulated soft money campaign contributions to political parties or committees, prohibiting Political Action Committee (PAC) contributions to candidates for federal office, raising campaign spending limits for presidential candidates who wish to receive matching funds, supporting public taxpayer funding for federal candidates who comply with campaign spending limits.

Cons for Nader
1) Pro-Affirmative Action in the work place and schools
2) Pro-Gun Control

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Pros for Edwards

1)Pro Choice

2)Wants increased funding for education, and health care

3) Tax fairness, including repeal of the Bush tax cuts for those making over $200,000; and tax cuts for the middle class and working poor.

4) Pro Gay Marriage

5) Wants to offer a year of free college at a public university for students who work 10 hrs per week

6) Greater minimum wage

7) Unlike President Bush, he support strong environmental protection, higher CAFE standards, protection of ANWR, and American leadership in the world's battle against global warming

8) Supports Americans right to bear arms, also wants to close the "gun show" loop hole

9) Is working for an improved immigrent legalization program for those who work hard and play by the rules

10) On Iraq, in his own words "To rebuild Iraq, I will immediately turn over oversight of the civilian authority to the United Nations. The U.S. must play a central role in helping Iraq become safe and secure. I will work with our military to ensure that we have the right mix of forces to handle counter-insurgency and peace enforcement operations, and that we have enough forces on the ground to do the job. I would also involve NATO immediately, with the goal to eventually placing NATO in charge of Iraq's security. I will establish specific timetables to transfer authority to the Iraqis to give them more control over their economy, civilian authority, and security, and to help them create a new government that defends their freedom and represents their diversity. And I will establish an independent oversight commission to ensure that the contract process is competitive, fair, and transparent."


Cons for Edwards

1) Supports keeping drugs out of the US

2) Supports affirmative action
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I like Nader a more but i think it might be a wasted vote.

[Pookie]

Gaaaahhhhh! What's bad is all these people are politicians. Why can't we get somebody who is on our working-class level in there?
Bah! LOL.
Purrs,
Pookie

[Mayberry]

What's bad is all these people are politicians You drove the nail home Pookie. I'm with Richard Pryor on this bunch, "none of the above". I would love to see a well rounded, well respected businessman (or woman) get elected as an Independent. But there's no way it will ever happen without massive campaign reform. The sums of money required to run are just too great

[Dr. Debate]

Mr. Fred Thompson.

I also made a poll with many other candidates. Check it out!

[bobbylien]

I would love to see a well rounded, well respected businessman (or woman) get elected as an Independent. But there's no way it will ever happen without massive campaign reform. The sums of money required to run are just too great

Money isn't the problem. We have seen plenty of extremely wealthy people who can finance their own campaigns lose.

[Mayberry]

True Bobby, but you have to have extreme sums of money just to get in the game. A successful businessman isn't necessarily a billionaire....

[preservanation]

On my God,
CONDI!
*swoon*

[qedtanya]

Ron Paul, who wasn't even on your list. If any of the ones on your list got elected, I'd move to Spain.

[preservanation]

Ron Paul, who wasn't even on your list. If any of the ones on your list got elected, I'd move to Spain.
Don't ride the trains.