2016 Postmortem

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155. Go vote for the Democrat

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Mon Jul 13, 2015, 09:01 PM

Jul 2015

It is all about the Supremes. We have to elect a Democratic President or we will end up with one or two more Scalias.

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Will voters be turned off if the race is between Jeb Bush and Hillary Clinton? [View all] kentuck Jul 2015 OP

Yup. Especially young voters. n/t djean111 Jul 2015 #1

You mean the ones who tend not to vote? JoePhilly Jul 2015 #4

"We don't need them anyway!" Scootaloo Jul 2015 #8

+1 nt artislife Jul 2015 #21

Why would you put quotes around something I did not say? JoePhilly Jul 2015 #38

Highlighting their own strawman, I guess? nt stevenleser Jul 2015 #148

LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2015 #153

Funny...I didn't see that in the post MineralMan Jul 2015 #70

no wendylaroux Jul 2015 #101

The ones like my 840high Jul 2015 #109

Then you should talk to him. JoePhilly Jul 2015 #116

Not according to the polls. JaneyVee Jul 2015 #2

But we still can't neglect GOTV. murielm99 Jul 2015 #49

GOTV was one of my priorities in 2007-2008. PADemD Jul 2015 #95

Only if the first woman were Elizabeth Warren. PADemD Jul 2015 #94

People love a horserace as much as they hate change. MADem Jul 2015 #3

While you may be correct on this passiveporcupine Jul 2015 #73

I think it says they like a vibrant competition, but they're somewhat risk-averse. MADem Jul 2015 #103

BINGO Cosmocat Jul 2015 #120

I would be. nt Live and Learn Jul 2015 #5

This one sure would be. Scuba Jul 2015 #6

Can you imagine sitting through a Clinton/Bush debate? raindaddy Jul 2015 #61

Not while breathing Demeter Jul 2015 #63

+1000 artislife Jul 2015 #67

Me too. It's a good one. Enthusiast Jul 2015 #69

Thank you, I'm here all week! Try the veal! Demeter Jul 2015 #78

Don't mind being your straight man Demeter... raindaddy Jul 2015 #97

That would be so bad that even these guys wouldn't watch it.... L0oniX Jul 2015 #71

it woud take forever, wendylaroux Jul 2015 #102

i know i will restorefreedom Jul 2015 #7

I don't see Hillary fatigue as much as Bush fatigue Sheepshank Jul 2015 #9

I see sheer terror okasha Jul 2015 #24

Agreed Sheepshank Jul 2015 #89

If it comes to this, the only thing that can save us, is sheer terror at the thought of............. LongTomH Jul 2015 #150

"They do have a Borg mentality after all." passiveporcupine Jul 2015 #76

Re-read Sheepshank Jul 2015 #88

And you know this because? passiveporcupine Jul 2015 #91

Postulation and opinions only....no need to get defensive nt Sheepshank Jul 2015 #113

There was no defensiveness in my reply passiveporcupine Jul 2015 #115

yes, I know it cuts both ways. Sheepshank Jul 2015 #124

I agree with you regarding republican politicians passiveporcupine Jul 2015 #144

The borg mentality will trump all else Cosmocat Jul 2015 #121

Seems to me she does well in head to head polling against him. You may be tired hrmjustin Jul 2015 #10

Just for the record... kentuck Jul 2015 #26

thank you MJkcj Jul 2015 #46

The upside is that voters will truly be facing Clinton or Bush decision WITH benefit blm Jul 2015 #11

And as much as I can't stand the Clintons, I will take delight if another Clinton Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2015 #141

That is EXACTLY my point. It forces voters to declare for progress or regression. blm Jul 2015 #142

The irony, of course, is that it appears that Bill and George W have grown Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2015 #145

WE know all that - casual prez year voters do not. blm Jul 2015 #146

Yeah, I agree with that. I live in MD and take for granted that I can Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2015 #147

I will most certainly Sherman A1 Jul 2015 #12

Yes peacebird Jul 2015 #13

I don't like presidential dynasties either, but The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2015 #14

Well, this voter is. TwilightGardener Jul 2015 #15

We've had two Bush Presidents, only one Clinton. We're owed a Clinton. Metric System Jul 2015 #16

Good response! kentuck Jul 2015 #28

love this MJkcj Jul 2015 #44

i'm for bernie restorefreedom Jul 2015 #79

Q: What's not to like about a Bush/Clinton Dynasty? 99th_Monkey Jul 2015 #17

I hear that a lot. jaysunb Jul 2015 #18

If that is the case, this progressive dem will vote third party ybbor Jul 2015 #19

And then we can thank you when we get another conservative on SCOTUS MJkcj Jul 2015 #45

The way I see it either way the country is fucked ybbor Jul 2015 #48

+1 Enthusiast Jul 2015 #72

+1 DebbieCDC Jul 2015 #86

+1 HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #98

+1.....sadly things are going to have to get alot worse before.... yourout Jul 2015 #152

"SCOTUS"will be the battle cry for both parties. (eom) oasis Jul 2015 #75

You'll have to thank me, too. I am 840high Jul 2015 #110

If Hillary was really concerned about that... Chan790 Jul 2015 #119

Yep Robbins Jul 2015 #20

Then you will be voting for more Scalias and Thomas' on the supreme court MJkcj Jul 2015 #40

They'll totally be turned on by a Sander/Trump race.... boston bean Jul 2015 #22

Actually, I think the public would...nt artislife Jul 2015 #55

Well considering that America is hooked on glinda Jul 2015 #23

Nah, it'll be like the Cowboys and the Steelers in the Superbowl again. n/t PoliticAverse Jul 2015 #25

Yes. nt Puglover Jul 2015 #27

I'm in the position of not HAVING to vote for President. I live in CA. cherokeeprogressive Jul 2015 #29

I feel ya. LuvNewcastle Jul 2015 #133

Turned off is being generous. 99Forever Jul 2015 #30

Me too. Enthusiast Jul 2015 #74

For those in both parties who support different candidates--yes nt artislife Jul 2015 #31

YES. (n/t) WorseBeforeBetter Jul 2015 #32

Why Don't Democrats Vote? I'll Tell You Why. Binkie The Clown Jul 2015 #33

Or, we lose off year elections because they are not national. JoePhilly Jul 2015 #41

No, we lose those off year elections because our candidates don't have the guts to be Democrats tularetom Jul 2015 #80

2010 wasn't a Presidential election year. sunnystarr Jul 2015 #42

He was talking about 2014, and comparing it to 2010. jeff47 Jul 2015 #64

Anybody believing that there is "no difference(s)" between Republicans and Democrats Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2015 #136

Exactly. But "Isn't paying attention" describes at least 60% of voters. n/t Binkie The Clown Jul 2015 #157

Anybody that disconnected Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2015 #158

A lady I know... Binkie The Clown Jul 2015 #159

Hard to vote while vomiting. HooptieWagon Jul 2015 #34

No. n/t Lisa D Jul 2015 #35

Absolutely, imo sadoldgirl Jul 2015 #36

Many people care deeply about the supreme court, the economy and women's rights issues MJkcj Jul 2015 #37

That's the race Wall Street wants. NorthCarolina Jul 2015 #39

I don't care what race the wall street wants. MJkcj Jul 2015 #43

You can protest all you want, NorthCarolina Jul 2015 #50

Also, I really believe you "know" it will be H in the general artislife Jul 2015 #58

Hillary would win that race, hands down. Baitball Blogger Jul 2015 #47

If they are the candidates, SheilaT Jul 2015 #51

"They don't like the idea of passing the presidency down from family to family" rock Jul 2015 #52

Examine the Bush family history. murielm99 Jul 2015 #56

I want real Democrats ybbor Jul 2015 #85

Hillary is a read Democrat. murielm99 Jul 2015 #100

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jul 2015 #106

I was gonna reply... ybbor Jul 2015 #107

...^ that 840high Jul 2015 #111

No blood kin? Are you suggesting that that somehow makes a difference? tularetom Jul 2015 #82

And then it will be Hillary's daughter against Jeb's son. Make it stop! DamnYankeeInHouston Jul 2015 #53

Nope. It's gonna be Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush... Buns_of_Fire Jul 2015 #62

Democrats will. Republicans will be thrilled to vote against Clinton. (nt) jeff47 Jul 2015 #54

Exactly ybbor Jul 2015 #87

They will be thrilled to vote against the "socialist" too Cosmocat Jul 2015 #122

To them, all Democrats are socialists. jeff47 Jul 2015 #123

That ignores the last 7 years Cosmocat Jul 2015 #125

No, it doesn't. jeff47 Jul 2015 #127

Yeah it does Cosmocat Jul 2015 #138

Yes, it really could have been worse. How many times has Obama been impeached? (nt) jeff47 Jul 2015 #139

No, it would not and could not have been worse Cosmocat Jul 2015 #143

Who's turn is next? udbcrzy2 Jul 2015 #57

I absolutely believe that there is Bush burnout SoapBox Jul 2015 #59

Maybe they like the idea of passing it to the best qualified. William769 Jul 2015 #60

it'd be delirious promises from Clinton, the people kissing one whip or the other, MisterP Jul 2015 #65

As long as more of them than more of us don't vote I could give a rat's ass ./nt DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2015 #66

I predict the lowest % voter turnout in the history of the USA. L0oniX Jul 2015 #68

If the final matchup is Clinton II v. Bush III, I think you're probably correct. Buns_of_Fire Jul 2015 #83

I won't vote against any Demcratic candidate tularetom Jul 2015 #77

If that is how the results of the primary end up, the only thing I can say is if they have loved the still_one Jul 2015 #81

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jul 2015 #84

Initially perhaps but it will gain traction eventually. DCBob Jul 2015 #90

But...but...they are inevitable...only the best for the l%, to answer your question, why bother mother earth Jul 2015 #92

I admire Sanders supporters against Hillary in the GE. BKH70041 Jul 2015 #93

YES. That is the worst possible set up. morningfog Jul 2015 #96

Yes. In fact I think that would inspire a third-party candidate. truebrit71 Jul 2015 #99

I hope it's on the right JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #131

LOL!! If the race is between a Bush and a Clinton underthematrix Jul 2015 #104

Not by the majorities that selected them as nominees, no. Lil Missy Jul 2015 #105

Yes. I think a lot 840high Jul 2015 #108

Sure but there would still be an election and millions will vote. mmonk Jul 2015 #112

Yes! sabrina 1 Jul 2015 #114

Many Dens will stay at home Rosa Luxemburg Jul 2015 #117

Yes. Chan790 Jul 2015 #118

Silly HERVEPA Jul 2015 #126

Well, yeah. If that comes to pass.... daleanime Jul 2015 #128

Polling shows Clinton's favorables are highest among the Democrats BainsBane Jul 2015 #129

You bring up another good point - another valuable distinction between the two, to keep in mind. calimary Jul 2015 #149

No - I won't JustAnotherGen Jul 2015 #130

Speaking only for myself, I've already made up my mind to vote for Clinton. NaturalHigh Jul 2015 #132

Excited for Jeb, no. Excited for Hillary, yes Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2015 #134

This one will be Doctor_J Jul 2015 #135

Yes. And low turnout favors Jeb! KamaAina Jul 2015 #137

I think our side will lose. I think more people dislike HRC than Jeb Bush. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jul 2015 #140

It certainly will me.....yuck. yourout Jul 2015 #151

Maybe vadermike Jul 2015 #154

Go vote for the Democrat dem in texas Jul 2015 #155

Does Ross Perot have a son or younger brother? Reter Jul 2015 #156