General Discussion

Autumn Colors

(2,379 posts)

6. I agree with everything you said, plus this:

Fri Dec 23, 2011, 10:36 AM

Dec 2011

I wish someone more liberal would primary him. This wish doesn't negate anything said in the original post. I also know that any primary challenger would probably not get the nomination.

I wish for this because:

1) We would have televised Democratic debates and thus have more liberal views expressed on TV during those debates. Who knows, it might open a few people's eyes in the process.

2) Even though I would vote for the Democratic candidate in the general election, I could cast my vote in the primary for the liberal challenger to make a statement .... a statement to Pres. Obama that I am one voter (perhaps one of many) who, if given the choice of him or someone more liberal, I would choose "more liberal".

EDIT: Before anyone shows up with the typical "and WHO would you have primary him?" question, I have no one in mind. I'm just stating a wish.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

78 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

It is possible to still be willing to vote for Obama AND still think he has been a disappointment! [View all] Logical Dec 2011 OP

I concur 100%. hifiguy Dec 2011 #1

Yes tnlurker Dec 2011 #2

Agree 100% Autumn Dec 2011 #3

let's hope so quinnox Dec 2011 #4

Sure, it's even possible for Republicans to vote for Obama. tridim Dec 2011 #5

I agree with everything you said, plus this: Autumn Colors Dec 2011 #6

Interesting idea to have more liberal ideas on the teevee. theaocp Dec 2011 #10

You just don't comprehend the damage a Primary would do to our chances in 2012. MjolnirTime Dec 2011 #14

Not trying to understand.... Autumn Colors Dec 2011 #29

+1 Scuba Dec 2011 #37

I agree , Autumn Colors. Vanje Dec 2011 #75

Any way, any how? Even if it means we damage our candidate so badly they lose the general? moriah Dec 2011 #77

"primary him...." yawn... And just what purist ultra liberal could actually win? Get real. RBInMaine Dec 2011 #42

"purist ultra liberal" paulk Dec 2011 #47

True. Anyone to the Left of Attila the Hun likely wouldn't get the Democratic nomination Creideiki Dec 2011 #55

I SAID I would not expect anyone to "win" Autumn Colors Dec 2011 #57

Is it possible? Of couse. Possible and likely. bluerum Dec 2011 #7

Thanks for speaking truth to the unending whiner crowd. They really need to grow up. RBInMaine Dec 2011 #43

Whether you consider me "grown up" or not.... I vote Autumn Colors Dec 2011 #58

I think that we are in agreement - it is possible to bluerum Dec 2011 #69

I agree ... it's weird ... there were zbdent Dec 2011 #8

If I had any idea of holding my nose and voting asjr Dec 2011 #9

I agree, but most important to focus on control of Congress.... dmosh42 Dec 2011 #11

Yes - I agree with this 100% Autumn Colors Dec 2011 #59

Yeah, replacing Lieberman would be a big step! dmosh42 Dec 2011 #64

I'm very disappointed but won't even have to hold my nose to vote for President Obama. tledford Dec 2011 #12

As long as you vote Obama, I don't mind the bitching. MjolnirTime Dec 2011 #13

Thanks for that! N-t Logical Dec 2011 #36

Yes Proud Liberal Dem Dec 2011 #15

Yes, wouldn't want anyone saying anything out of lockstep, would we? Autumn Colors Dec 2011 #60

It sucks having to vote this way, makes our government look like a bad joke of a democracy cowcommander Dec 2011 #16

There are times when voting the lesser of two evils is not a cop-out but a coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #17

I agree. It is a civic duty. Anything is better than any GOP president. Logical Dec 2011 #25

Absolutely. Old and In the Way Dec 2011 #18

I totally agree PotatoChip Dec 2011 #19

I have to agree... 99Forever Dec 2011 #20

I still plan to vote for Obama but any donations will go to re-elect Alan Grayson and think Dec 2011 #21

Same with me. I donated $2000 last time. Will spread it around this time. Logical Dec 2011 #26

Why do you think you're misunderstood? CakeGrrl Dec 2011 #22

LOL.....you never try to convert. Just attack every Obama complaint. Logical Dec 2011 #24

Of course. The best I can get to at this point is: Epic fail. But I don't want President Paul. BlueIris Dec 2011 #23

Yep-R! Mopar151 Dec 2011 #27

As long as you vote for Obama and / or against the insane GOP alternative ... JoePhilly Dec 2011 #28

What about when people make legitimate criticisms of him, and they're treated as though... ClassWarrior Dec 2011 #62

No answer? ClassWarrior Dec 2011 #67

Didn't think so. ClassWarrior Dec 2011 #70

. ClassWarrior Dec 2011 #78

Are you really going to hold your nose while you vote?! FarLeftFist Dec 2011 #30

Maybe, in silent protest! Logical Dec 2011 #35

Likely. And I'll ask the poll judges for a barf bucket afterward. Creideiki Dec 2011 #41

Yes. Vanje Dec 2011 #76

You should vote.. sendero Dec 2011 #31

I get so confused Texasgal Dec 2011 #32

Yes And Yes But It's Getting Old colsohlibgal Dec 2011 #33

For the wobbly legged who still can't decide... Snarkoleptic Dec 2011 #34

Yes. treestar Dec 2011 #38

Thank you so much for speaking truth to endless whining and unrealistic expectations. RBInMaine Dec 2011 #40

LOL....a little dramatic? I am not depressed and do not kick my dog because... Logical Dec 2011 #46

If you understood how the government worked and appreciated that treestar Dec 2011 #50

I agree, I was stupid to believe his campaign promises. I agree with you on that one. Never again. Logical Dec 2011 #53

The post is so extremely partisan as to be silly. TheKentuckian Dec 2011 #68

Anyone who claims their sort of person is 'sanctified' and others unworthy is a Bluenorthwest Dec 2011 #48

Well, he's passed the most PROGRESSIVE legislation since LBJ. If you are so disappointed with that RBInMaine Dec 2011 #39

So Obama has met all your expectations from his campaign? Then... Logical Dec 2011 #44

No one is taking it personally. treestar Dec 2011 #51

I am disappointed that so many people worked so hard to elect Obama in 2008 and he.... Logical Dec 2011 #52

Are you joking? Union Scribe Dec 2011 #66

psssttt... ClassWarrior Dec 2011 #73

Lesser of evils... ananda Dec 2011 #45

Yup WilliamPitt Dec 2011 #49

If Obama wants my vote then he'll have to earn it. Feron Dec 2011 #54

If you vote for him, you vote for indefinite detention and extrajudicial executions... DutchLiberal Dec 2011 #56

It's not hard to understand. ClassWarrior Dec 2011 #61

A Vote For Obama = A Vote For Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Bank of America, etc.... Xicano Dec 2011 #63

America's Choice come November will be suivezlargent Dec 2011 #65

Lol. JTFrog Dec 2011 #71

Of course it's possible. MineralMan Dec 2011 #72

I surely hope so! nt Vanje Dec 2011 #74