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Democratic Primaries

rufus dog

(8,419 posts) Sun Mar 1, 2020, 12:14 AM Mar 2020

COVID-19.... will it impact Super Tuesday voting? [View all]

Someone here posted something yesterday on how when the population is comfortable then they seem to take risks on Republican candidates. When the shit inevitably hits the fan then they flip to Dems. Main point is the public feels Govt is in the way until things go to shit, then turn to Dems to fix the issues.

Could something similar play out in the Democratic Primaries?

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

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COVID-19.... will it impact Super Tuesday voting? [View all] rufus dog Mar 2020 OP

Yes, it has been shown that bad weather makes people vote more conservative. Gravitycollapse Mar 2020 #1

It could raise the stakes RandySF Mar 2020 #2

Nope! at140 Mar 2020 #3

That's a sampling bias. Everyone who would be uncomfortable didn't go. Gravitycollapse Mar 2020 #5

Bookmarking for two weeks. n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #7

Bookmarking for reply post in 2 weeks ..nt at140 Mar 2020 #9

We all should worry more about this..... at140 Mar 2020 #10

I don't think most people give two shits Codeine Mar 2020 #4

Or it may depress turnout if people avoid congregating in public spaces IronLionZion Mar 2020 #6

Nope.... Pachamama Mar 2020 #8

Not saying it will impact turnout. rufus dog Mar 2020 #11

No. But a major storm is hitting Tuesday. blm Mar 2020 #12