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2016 Postmortem

JonLeibowitz

(6,282 posts)

5. Protest Vote? No-I'll vote for the candidate that consistently represents democratic values & issues

Reply to McCamy Taylor (Original post)

Thu Nov 5, 2015, 03:30 AM

Nov 2015

Precisely who that is is between me and my voting booth, and nobody else.

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I Pledge to Vote for the Democratic Nominee in the General Election. How About You? [View all] McCamy Taylor Nov 2015 OP

Of course I do. That is a given. riversedge Nov 2015 #1

I pledge to wear their credentials as a voter protection attorney, too. nt msanthrope Nov 2015 #2

Bravo! voting for the nominee should be a given on this site. n/t Lil Missy Nov 2015 #3

Count me in! n/t NanceGreggs Nov 2015 #4

Protest Vote? No-I'll vote for the candidate that consistently represents democratic values & issues JonLeibowitz Nov 2015 #5

Kick and Rec'd! BlueCaliDem Nov 2015 #6

I pledge to trash all these damn threads as they're made. nt pinstikfartherin Nov 2015 #7

They do smell of meta all right. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2015 #12

I pledge to vote for the candidate I prefer in the General Election. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2015 #8

I pledge to vote for the person that best represents Democratic values as I understand them. nt Live and Learn Nov 2015 #9

The Question Is The Answer billhicks76 Nov 2015 #10

We have a winner... MattSh Nov 2015 #25

Clintonites Have A Reality Problem billhicks76 Nov 2015 #45

+100 kath Nov 2015 #42

If you're so worried that Dems won't like your candidate, then don't vote for them in the primary. cui bono Nov 2015 #11

It's easier for them to be condescending and continue to push the loyalty oath davidpdx Nov 2015 #14

The first time I ever voted, I proudly voted Republican. DFW Nov 2015 #19

Hey, that's all well and good davidpdx Nov 2015 #24

I REALLY hope you're wrong about Citizens United, and have grounds for thinking so. DFW Nov 2015 #27

I like Dr. Dean and think he should have remained the DNC chair davidpdx Nov 2015 #31

I should be seeing him in 2 months DFW Nov 2015 #34

Glad to hear someone shares my view on this one davidpdx Nov 2015 #39

Not at all. You have company. DFW Nov 2015 #40

Proud to do so. byronius Nov 2015 #13

Absolutely. They're a great group. n/t pnwmom Nov 2015 #15

Absolutely. eom BlueMTexpat Nov 2015 #16

I don't have to Pledge. . I just do it for my country and her people. Cha Nov 2015 #17

I too have voted straight dem ticket since 1972. However the party of willvotesdem Nov 2015 #18

......... azurnoir Nov 2015 #20

Of course. Lunabell Nov 2015 #21

No bl968 Nov 2015 #22

Same here. Nt newfie11 Nov 2015 #33

I'm finally fed up enought to vote for the better candidate, rather than TalkingDog Nov 2015 #43

I pledge to post "this shit again?" MattSh Nov 2015 #23

Yep! Will do! n/t JustAnotherGen Nov 2015 #26

I'm not onboard with this. Amimnoch Nov 2015 #28

Of course I will vote for the democratic nominee workinclasszero Nov 2015 #29

Thanks......this helps me VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #30

Of course. Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #32

Nope. LWolf Nov 2015 #35

It goes without saying (or pledging) DinahMoeHum Nov 2015 #36

If there is an actual Democrat running in the GE, I pledge to vote for that person. / nt RiverLover Nov 2015 #37

i pledge to keep my pledge about ignoring all "loyalty oath" threads designed restorefreedom Nov 2015 #38

Absolutely! MoonRiver Nov 2015 #41

If my home state of Illinois has the remotest chance of swinging to the Republican ... Martin Eden Nov 2015 #44