Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumA-rated SurveyUSA CALIFORNIA poll: BS 25%, Bloomberg 21%, Biden 15%, Buttigieg 12%, Warren 9%
http://www.surveyusa.com/client/PollReport.aspx?g=00eb4f81-c6dd-4c7c-a22e-c32a3b4f2c7eBiden has really slipped in this poll. (I'm hoping finishing second in NV and winning SC will turn that around.)
But while Biden has slipped, Bloomberg has surged, and Sanders' 4-point lead over Bloomberg in California -- progressive California!!! -- is within the poll's margin of error.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Mr.Bill
(24,103 posts)People without a stated party can request a Democratic ballot. They cannot get a republican ballot. That was the choice of those two parties. And a recent bill signed by the governor now allows changing your political party up to and on the day of the election. Fun times.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
herding cats
(19,549 posts)This is why Bloomberg needs to be in the debates. He's polling so high because all were seeing are his ads, and most people don't know anything much about candidates other than what they see served up to them via social media (Bloomberg is on that via high profile influencers!) and advertising, which he also owns.
He needs to be held accountable by the other candidates. I'm honestly, not sure he really wanted to be in a debate this early... I don't think it was his plan until after Super Tuesday to be in the actual fray. It gives him exposure he's not in control of before his planned launch date. Which doesn't fit the MO of his campaign.
If he does well, then he's going to continue to rise, but if he wasn't there he was equally positioned to continue to rise per his formula. At least now the other candidates get to test him.
Oh, look there! Another Bloomberg ad on my TV! I'm not kidding.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
squirecam
(2,706 posts)I expect fireworks.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
herding cats
(19,549 posts)I'm kind of secure in where our current candidates are going to go... I feel like I know them. Bloomberg is the unknown. And, he has ads in the works to support whatever he plans to say tomorrow.
I'm afraid it's going to be brutal.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
emmaverybo
(8,144 posts)ability to beat Trump, founded on nothing more than wishful thinking, the belief that money can win all, and preconceived notions of Bloombergs political strength.
Right now, the Bloomberg factor is going to greatly influence polls. This in turn could influence
perceptions and actual outcomes.
But with a bit more time, we will get a more realistic picture. What that will be, I dont pretend to
know.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
honest.abe
(8,556 posts)It all depends how Biden does in NV and SC and how Bloomberg handles the debates and his controversies.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Tarheel_Dem
(31,207 posts)a Bloomberg ad, and I don't care which network you're watching. Bloomberg has played this game quite well. He's got Judge Judy doing personal ads for him. He's got John Mellencamp doing personal spots. And he's even got a new ad with President Obama introducing him at some event or other. Between Bloomberg and Cal Cunningham, who's running to replace Tom Tillis, I can't turn on my tv without seeing 2 or 3 Bloomberg ads in a half hour show.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden