Democratic Primaries

DanTex

(20,709 posts) Sun Feb 24, 2019, 09:28 AM Feb 2019

Undecideds (and decideds): what criteria are you using to decide? [View all]

I'm undecided, and for me, the main thing is electability. Winning the general election is by far the most important thing.

I like all of the main contenders, and even though I have some personal preferences, I'd be happy with any of them as president. And I'd be unhappy with Trump as president.

After electability, the next thing would be political acumen. If we do get the presidency, it will be a constant fight with the GOP, and IMO the amount we get accomplished will depend much less on how progressive a candidate's campaign platform is, than on their ability to fight the political fight.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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Undecideds (and decideds): what criteria are you using to decide? [View all] DanTex Feb 2019 OP

Unless they support a position I absolutely can not, then... hlthe2b Feb 2019 #1

Electoral college and electability MaryMagdaline Feb 2019 #2

A tough independent women who is electable, has the experience, not many skeletons, has the gravitas wasupaloopa Feb 2019 #3

I'm also interested in coattails for the Senate Funtatlaguy Feb 2019 #4

Tough as nails. watoos Feb 2019 #5

Not even thinking about deciding yet snowybirdie Feb 2019 #6

At this point it is about ideas from where I sit Sherman A1 Feb 2019 #7

This is why I am on the Amy Train leftofcool Feb 2019 #8

I want to see them in the debates. Fla Dem Feb 2019 #9

ability to beat Trump, based entirely on how they would handle a smear campaign. marylandblue Feb 2019 #10

The only thing I care about at this point is grumpyduck Feb 2019 #11

Three criteria for me in this race: CrossingTheRubicon Feb 2019 #12

The person most likely to beat Trump Trumpocalypse Feb 2019 #13

Why decide now? We still have potential candidates coming out to run for office and we'll... SWBTATTReg Feb 2019 #14

Time Lithos Feb 2019 #15

Top three issues: Gun law reform, overturning Citizens United, Voter suppression. nt allgood33 Feb 2019 #16

I honestly can't tell you what my final choice will be based on ripcord Feb 2019 #17

It's all about electability peggysue2 Feb 2019 #18

Ability to stomp Trump at every turn Politicub Feb 2019 #19

I am not MyNameGoesHere Feb 2019 #20

Electability Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #21

I'm starting to believe strength among Hispanics is a huge factor toward 2020 Awsi Dooger Feb 2019 #22

For me it's fairly simple. Adrahil Feb 2019 #23

Skilled coalition builder - someone who is able to pull together progressive/dem elements PLUS Kashkakat v.2.0 Feb 2019 #24

Duplicate (removed) nt Kashkakat v.2.0 Feb 2019 #24

Electability is one key factor Gothmog Feb 2019 #26

Beating Trump. At this point everything else is secondary. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2019 #27

Test #1 If they called for Sen. Franken to resign I am not supporting them in the primaries. NT kelly1mm Feb 2019 #28

Someone who doesn't claim to be perfect NastyRiffraff Feb 2019 #29

How things go on Super Tuesday JustAnotherGen Feb 2019 #30

Everyone is waiting on Biden to announce ;) madville Feb 2019 #31

I am looking for a established, life-long Democrat for my candidate LuvLoogie Feb 2019 #32

Electability Midnightwalk Feb 2019 #33

All I care about is who can beat Trump. No purety tests from me. Vinca Feb 2019 #34

It's all about who's going to go the furthest... TCJ70 Feb 2019 #35

Electability just means means most likely to win against Trump. DanTex Feb 2019 #38

I want to see tax returns Gothmog Feb 2019 #36

Can this person energize voters to the polls? dalton99a Feb 2019 #37

Their beliefs coupled with their ability to mount a strong campaign Tom Rinaldo Feb 2019 #39

Looking beyond ideology and policy positions. JaneQPublic Feb 2019 #40

So far there's only one who I've completely ruled out crazycatlady Feb 2019 #41