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jcgoldie

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6. Actually the polls I've seen measuring candidate likeability do not support that thesis
Wed Aug 14, 2019, 10:52 AM
Aug 2019
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided

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Joe is definitely the most electable. Skya Rhen Aug 2019 #1
Yes Joe Biden is indeed the most well liked electable candidate Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #3
Actually the polls I've seen measuring candidate likeability do not support that thesis jcgoldie Aug 2019 #6
I call that wishful thinking...not polling. Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #12
Ahh jcgoldie Aug 2019 #14
WOAH! Warren looking strong! bluewater Aug 2019 #2
Biden's fine, but there's a lot of delusion in these polls that's worrisome. Hortensis Aug 2019 #4
I agree RhodeIslandOne Aug 2019 #19
Electability polls aren't worth much. Trump had a 60% unfavorable rating before 2016. yerop Aug 2019 #5
Polls that ask the public who THEY would vote for against Trump are valuable. But... thesquanderer Aug 2019 #7
Electability polls are important. No matter how much you might like a candidate who has highplainsdem Aug 2019 #11
I'm afraid you missed my point completely. thesquanderer Aug 2019 #15
I get your point, and noting just what they're measuring Hortensis Aug 2019 #20
I think people are more honest...some won't admit to say voting for Trump...studies have shown Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #13
People actually KNOW who they are likely to vote for. They have NO way of knowing... thesquanderer Aug 2019 #16
Great analysis! bluewater Aug 2019 #17
It is a way to get to what they really think...some are embarrassed to say who they are for. Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #21
let's go Joe ! stonecutter357 Aug 2019 #8
Slings and arrows of outrageous media falling flat. nt oasis Aug 2019 #9
But they're trying so hard! Cha Aug 2019 #18
K&R Scurrilous Aug 2019 #10
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