I probably won't vote in the dem primaries.

[WiseElder]

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by JudyM (a host of the General Discussion forum).

Truth be told I am fine with the entire line up and will be glad to vote for whichever one wins over the a-hole in the White House now.

[cherryinpa]

1. You know

Thats sort of how I feel too.

My main guy is Biden, but Amy/Warren would work great too.

Others? Yes, I can easily support all the other Dems.

But if it came to it, Bernie and Bloomberg would work too.

Need to keep an eye on the big picture.

[LanternWaste]

22. A primary vote doesn't deny one the opportunity to "keep an eye on the big picture..."

Quite the contrary. It illustrates an engagement and investment in that big picture.

[Retrograde]

37. My primary picks rarely win the nomination

but I vote for the person I most want to see in the position anyway.

[stonecutter357]

28. Cool Story, Bro , !

[bearsfootball516]

2. What state do you live in?

I’m in Indiana, and it’s usually decided by the time my primary comes up anyway.

[WiseElder]

6. FLORIDA

[TheBlackAdder]

40. I would vote--you can test if you're still active or make it so they won't purge you from inactivity

[LiberalFighter]

33. You still need to vote in the primary.

You don't just vote for your preference for President but also the state convention delegates in your district or county. And those state convention delegates vote for the delegates that go to the national convention from your congressional district.

As for usually decided... not necessarily this time.

[Staph]

36. In the West Virginia primary

we are voting for the candidates for all offices from President of the United States down to local magistrates and county commissioners.

The presidential candidate is usually wrapped up by our May primary. But those statewide and local races are still wide open.

Get Out And Vote!!!

[Retrograde]

38. Same in CA

besides president, my ballot has primary races for US Representative, State Senate, State Assembly, some local offices, and local propositions (we like to put as many contests as possible on the ballot.) I've pretty much decided on every one except president (down to 2) and state senate (need to read the voters' guide again)

[redstatebluegirl]

3. Stupid idea.

Give us a candidate who cannot win.

[WiseElder]

5. I think any and all of them can beat Trump

And right now the polls agree with me.

Thinking that the dem nominee cannot win by anyone will just keep dems home and is WRONG.

[redstatebluegirl]

7. BS will be another McGovern.

He will cost us down ballot as well. This election is to important not to vote.

[Turin_C3PO]

8. Polls actually show Sanders

beating Trump pretty handily, along with Bloomberg and Biden. Biden is my choice but I wouldn’t write off Bernie.

[redstatebluegirl]

9. The sooner we realize BS cannot win a national the better.

[Turin_C3PO]

10. I'm just saying what current polls show.

Warren and Buttigieg are currently polling the worst against the Orange Menace.

[JonLP24]

12. Thank you

I support Sanders but I expect Biden to do well in the Southeast States.

[BKDem]

34. Trump has launched his sleaze at Bernie yet, and it's going to be epic.

Look what he's done to Biden (of course, Biden isn't helping, unfortunately).

[LAS14]

4. You are evidence of my theory about the relatively "low" Iowa turnout. I think...

... if I lived in Iowa I might wait to see which way the wind is blowing. I definitely want it at our backs!!!!

[Generic Brad]

11. Not I

Early voting for Super Tuesday begins in TN tomorrow. I will be among the first in line to proudly cast my ballot. No way I am ceding my choice to the fates.

[Hekate]

13. Impressive. Not one but two newbies in the same post telling us the Primaries aren't worth it...

All while I'm sorting my laundry (true, not metaphorical, as it happens).

[Arthur_Frain]

14. This.

Since the sham acquittal, it’s like it’s been shifted into overdrive.

Everywhere. This platform surely is a huge target.

[shanti]

15. I noticed that

Not the first, won't be the last, sadly.

[skip fox]

17. Yes. Interesting, right?

[11 Bravo]

20. Curiouser and curiouser, no?

[arthritisR_US]

25. Disconcerting as all hell, IMO.

[pwb]

23. The O P s journal is pretty solid our side?

Everybody is new and you are right saying we should be cautious . My ignore is full. I go back to check on people I ignore and many times they are under review or banned

[skip fox]

16. But if you come out andvote, that will indicate there is a high turnout

and Dem candidates need that enthusiasm. It will draw more people out &c.

[demmiblue]

18. Wrong forum.

Here is the correct forum to post about the primaries:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1287

[Hekate]

19. Kind of you. They probably did take a wrong turn someplace.

[11 Bravo]

21. From Free Republic to DU?

[Hekate]

29. One wonders, doesn't one...

[2naSalit]

32. ...

[ooky]

24. I will definitely vote in the primaries and stump locally for

those wanting the most electable candidate to join me. I'm not sure who that is and will continue to watch what develops up to Super Tuesday before I make up my mind. All I care about at this point is the candidate who gives us the widest margin in battleground states against the orange anus, period.

[phylny]

26. I will.

People before me have worked too hard and sacrificed to much for me to take any vote for granted.

[stonecutter357]

27. Donald Trump is a racist pig !

[flor-de-jasmim]

30. I think I read that in some States they purge from voter rolls those who did not vote in the Primary

I'm not sure, but it doesn't hurt to check!

[LiberalFighter]

35. You would be wrong to believe that.

The trigger that allows states to remove due to voter inactivity requires states to send forwardable address confirmation notices to voters believed to have moved. If they don't get a response they are to be removed no later than after 2 federal elections of not voting. Federal elections are the general elections held during even years. Primaries are not federal elections even if they include voting for federal officials.

[47of74]

31. I will never participate in the Iowa caucuses again

They are a complete waste of time and a colossal thunder cluster fuck.

That said if Iowa dragged its ass out of the early 19th century and had primaries I would certainly vote in them.

[Vinca]

39. You can use your primary vote for more than voting for a candidate. You can hope to sway the

momentum away from someone, too.

[JudyM]

41. Locking

Sorry, but this was alerted on for being posted in the wrong forum => Dem primaries forum
See https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1013&pid=9260

Ok to repost there.