Democratic Primaries

LakeArenal

(29,949 posts) Tue Apr 23, 2019, 11:18 AM Apr 2019

When candidates consistently poll at 2% or less..

What does that mean for the primary?
Why do those that poll so low stay in?

Castro for instance. I like him. All the candidates are good. But there just isn’t a election there for him.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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When candidates consistently poll at 2% or less.. (Original Post) LakeArenal Apr 2019 OP

It's still very, very early Sherman A1 Apr 2019 #1

I want to hear them all get a chance to present their views if possible. efhmc Apr 2019 #2

For instance, Why is Seth Moulton running? redstateblues Apr 2019 #3

to keep Tim Ryan company? Celerity Apr 2019 #7

Now that was funny! MrsCoffee Apr 2019 #13

Keep in mind the sheer number of candidates Qutzupalotl Apr 2019 #4

At this point I think it is meaningless. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author sfwriter Apr 2019 #6

A lot of these candidates haven't really had a chance to introduce themselves BlueStater Apr 2019 #8

Some people run to increase visibility for future runs, or to get a book deal tblue37 Apr 2019 #9

That's insightful. LakeArenal Apr 2019 #12

means nothing today, in 5-6 months it will as the money will dry up beachbum bob Apr 2019 #10

Some people running now are running for 2024/28 or Vice President. n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2019 #11

Ahhh yes. LakeArenal Apr 2019 #16

In early May 2011 NewJeffCT Apr 2019 #14

They all deserve to be heard in at least one debate. Funtatlaguy Apr 2019 #15

Very true. Thanks. LakeArenal Apr 2019 #17

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)

1. It's still very, very early

Reply to LakeArenal (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 11:21 AM

Apr 2019

There is an entire primary process to to be completed. No candidate has even seen one ballot or caucus yet. Patience.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

efhmc

(16,963 posts)

2. I want to hear them all get a chance to present their views if possible.

Reply to LakeArenal (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 11:22 AM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

redstateblues

(10,565 posts)

3. For instance, Why is Seth Moulton running?

Reply to LakeArenal (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 11:24 AM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Celerity

(54,837 posts)

7. to keep Tim Ryan company?

Reply to redstateblues (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 11:33 AM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

MrsCoffee

(5,825 posts)

13. Now that was funny!

Reply to Celerity (Reply #7)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 11:51 AM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Qutzupalotl

(15,854 posts)

4. Keep in mind the sheer number of candidates

Reply to LakeArenal (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 11:26 AM

Apr 2019

means even good ones will wind up under 5%. I don’t think low polling should be a deal-breaker at this point, at least not as much as the last cycle, which had only five candidates to divide the pie, then three for a long time, then two.

Plus it’s VERY early. We’ve had a few town halls, but no debates yet. Those will give people a better idea of the whole field and introduce new candidates to the electorate.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

WeekiWater

(3,259 posts)

5. At this point I think it is meaningless.

Reply to LakeArenal (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 11:32 AM

Apr 2019

In two or three months it will have much greater meaning.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

Response to LakeArenal (Original post)

sfwriter This message was self-deleted by its author.

BlueStater

(7,596 posts)

8. A lot of these candidates haven't really had a chance to introduce themselves

Reply to LakeArenal (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 11:36 AM

Apr 2019

to the American people.

Things can change.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

tblue37

(68,448 posts)

9. Some people run to increase visibility for future runs, or to get a book deal

Reply to LakeArenal (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 11:38 AM

Apr 2019

or a job after they leave office, or to make themselves more appealing to TV panel shows.

Or to be considered for VP.

There are many potential benefits to running, even if one has no chance to become the nominee.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

LakeArenal

(29,949 posts)

12. That's insightful.

Reply to tblue37 (Reply #9)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 11:49 AM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

beachbum bob

(10,437 posts)

10. means nothing today, in 5-6 months it will as the money will dry up

Reply to LakeArenal (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 11:41 AM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

PoliticAverse

(26,366 posts)

11. Some people running now are running for 2024/28 or Vice President. n/t

Reply to LakeArenal (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 11:47 AM

Apr 2019

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If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

LakeArenal

(29,949 posts)

16. Ahhh yes.

Reply to PoliticAverse (Reply #11)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 01:04 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

NewJeffCT

(56,848 posts)

14. In early May 2011

Reply to LakeArenal (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 12:02 PM

Apr 2019

the top two Republicans in a Zogby (Republican) poll were Chris Christie and Herman Cain, with Ron Paul 3rd. Mitt Romney - the eventual nominee - was 4th.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

Funtatlaguy

(11,892 posts)

15. They all deserve to be heard in at least one debate.

Reply to LakeArenal (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 12:30 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

LakeArenal

(29,949 posts)

17. Very true. Thanks.

Reply to Funtatlaguy (Reply #15)

Tue Apr 23, 2019, 01:05 PM

Apr 2019

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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