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Celerity

(43,102 posts)
Mon Jul 15, 2019, 07:22 PM Jul 2019

do NOT freak out on on the bullshit Harris poll that shows Pete at 1%

That poll is extraordinarily flawed, all over the board on a historical basis, is run by the despicable RW rotter Scott Rasmussen, surveys a crazy amount of Rethugs/non-Dems (63%) and conservatives/so-called mods (73%), and overall is worth the paper I wipe my dainty brown arse with when I venture into the loo.

That is all.

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do NOT freak out on on the bullshit Harris poll that shows Pete at 1% (Original Post) Celerity Jul 2019 OP
No worries , not freaked out! MBS Jul 2019 #1
Not freaked out - he has been working his ass off IndyOp Jul 2019 #2
Pete is literally the only one of the top 5 I do not have serious issues with Celerity Jul 2019 #3
Not only is he getting stronger as a candidate, his money will make it so he can stay in the game Capt. America Jul 2019 #4
Don't worry, Pete is the only candidate I will vote for in the primary leftofcool Jul 2019 #5
Thank you! femmedem Jul 2019 #6

MBS

(9,688 posts)
1. No worries , not freaked out!
Mon Jul 15, 2019, 07:48 PM
Jul 2019

Last edited Mon Jul 15, 2019, 08:22 PM - Edit history (1)

Good to know the source of the poll, which explains a lot. But whatever the poll or headline drama of the day, I continue to maintain this strangely (for me) serene confidence that Pete will win the nomination. What I keep coming back to: every time I hear him speak, whether in informal and formal interviews, speeches, or debates (well, the one we’ve had so far), I just see the next president of the United States. He is the Man of the Hour. Period.

Also: the polls mean very very little at this point anyway.
My current anti-anxiety medication is to abstain from all talking-head shows (especially those that focus solely on the horse race)and to pay minimal attention to polls. This daily regimen has done wonders for my nightly sleep!

IndyOp

(15,507 posts)
2. Not freaked out - he has been working his ass off
Mon Jul 15, 2019, 10:04 PM
Jul 2019

connecting with the Douglas Plan and working his way to the top of the Iowa polls. He is focusing on building strong support with the most important groups.

Celerity

(43,102 posts)
3. Pete is literally the only one of the top 5 I do not have serious issues with
Mon Jul 15, 2019, 10:23 PM
Jul 2019

I was big into the Harris camp as well, but her M4A stance is an electoral loser. She needs to re-think that.

The only other ones I would be happy to vote for are

Abrams (if she runs)
Bullock
Bennet
Inslee


So far it sure looks like it is Biden's to lose. Dog help us all if he is not up to taking on Rump.

Capt. America

(2,477 posts)
4. Not only is he getting stronger as a candidate, his money will make it so he can stay in the game
Mon Jul 15, 2019, 10:30 PM
Jul 2019

for a while.

leftofcool

(19,460 posts)
5. Don't worry, Pete is the only candidate I will vote for in the primary
Tue Jul 16, 2019, 06:42 AM
Jul 2019

He is the only honest candidate we have running.

femmedem

(8,196 posts)
6. Thank you!
Tue Jul 16, 2019, 07:58 PM
Jul 2019

I'm still a little freaked out that his support in other polls is dipping, but I'm hoping that his Douglass Plan and his ability to fund outreach will help lift him back up. Some good news: he still has a great favorable:unfavorable ratio.

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