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Kaleva

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38. Interesting thoughts
Sun Apr 21, 2019, 09:23 PM
Apr 2019

Democrats controlled both chambers in the 111th Congress (January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2011).

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
link doesn't work artislife Apr 2019 #1
I think this is the correct article marylandblue Apr 2019 #9
Thanks for the links. nt artislife Apr 2019 #12
I believe it. spicysista Apr 2019 #2
So it's probably more like 20-25% or even 30% Dream Girl Apr 2019 #3
That was my thought as well genxlib Apr 2019 #5
Me too. BigmanPigman Apr 2019 #22
Mine also. Hortensis Apr 2019 #25
Oh, I agree. The 13% are only the ones who are proud to admit it. nt Nay Apr 2019 #30
Put another way, 87% of men will vote for a woman for President. Xipe Totec Apr 2019 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author Lunabell Apr 2019 #8
No it is not. This is why if we run a woman we lose, there too many GD Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #41
Tell me more, please... Xipe Totec Apr 2019 #44
I am a woman ...and I know the misogyny out there. I do not believe any woman Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #45
Nope. MrsCoffee Apr 2019 #50
A woman did not win the electoral college... Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #57
No, this is just your opinion. MrsCoffee Apr 2019 #64
Who occupies the Whitehouse? And our woman candidates have a combined total of what 20%? Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #68
You'll then support your premise (women can't win the Presidency) with objective facts, yes? LanternWaste Apr 2019 #70
It I as not fact based ...it is an opinion based on experience. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #71
I want a woman president as a woman. I supported Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #72
Yet Hillary still got 3 million more votes. MrsCoffee Apr 2019 #49
She didn't win the states we needed. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #58
It is unsurprising but still irrelevant genxlib Apr 2019 #6
Oh I think some might vote for Bernie, Biden or Beto, they just couldn't bring themselves Dream Girl Apr 2019 #10
It is true for Black men too.,.I have seen it. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #42
Correct. zackymilly Apr 2019 #47
They might vote for Biden or Ryan. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #46
If Nothing Changes, Nothing Ever Changes... dlk Apr 2019 #7
Well it sure won't change if Trump wins in 20. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #43
I'll Bet It Is Even Higher for Women! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #11
After watching NZ prime minister Jacinda Ardern artislife Apr 2019 #13
We have a woman President. Her name is Hillary Clinton, and the office was stolen from her. shenmue Apr 2019 #14
I think it's more about how female leaders are treated than open unwillingness to vote for a woman. marylandblue Apr 2019 #15
So repugs, & we know repugs are the only misogynous party, won't vote for our candidates, well yaesu Apr 2019 #16
That's not what the article says at all. No where is the claim "won't vote for a woman" made. n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2019 #17
Sadly, I bet it's the same or higher for women. cwydro Apr 2019 #18
Why do you say 13% of "men"? former9thward Apr 2019 #19
I know a few women who wouldn't vote for Hillary because she was a female Kaleva Apr 2019 #29
Me too. Important point, Former9th. I've known a lot of Hortensis Apr 2019 #75
5 Women Candidates Polling 20% Combined. Are Others Surprised by this? Indykatie Apr 2019 #20
most of that has to do with name recognition JI7 Apr 2019 #23
No saddened but not surprised. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #60
INCELS, think of Stephen Miller JI7 Apr 2019 #21
I think the vast majority of men Andy823 Apr 2019 #24
I believe a woman would kind of throw djt off his game. Irishxs Apr 2019 #26
Men with bitter divorce experience at140 Apr 2019 #27
"...13 percent of both men and women now think that women are less suited for politics than men..." Iggo Apr 2019 #34
The survey actually states that 13% of men AND women think that women are less suited for politics Kaleva Apr 2019 #28
Nominating a female reduces margin for error Awsi Dooger Apr 2019 #36
Interesting thoughts Kaleva Apr 2019 #38
The survey also doesn't say they wouldn't vote for a woman! Only that... thesquanderer Apr 2019 #77
Yes, the headline of the OP is false and it ought to be edited Kaleva Apr 2019 #78
What percent of people who absolutely will not vote for a woman also absolutely will not vote for RockRaven Apr 2019 #31
My brother told me he will not. CousinIT Apr 2019 #32
Just a guess....he's never had a date in his life? n/m RhodeIslandOne Apr 2019 #55
Not surprisingly, no. n/t CousinIT Apr 2019 #65
These people would never vote for a Democrat anyway elias7 Apr 2019 #33
But if women say we want a woman as President mcar Apr 2019 #35
You are correct. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #48
I don't think we will see a woman president for at least another generation. Hillary was lunamagica Apr 2019 #37
Yes and no karynnj Apr 2019 #40
One point consider is th article says this 3 time more likely for Republicans karynnj Apr 2019 #39
Wow that sounds really low. Bet it's at least 50% Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2019 #51
30-35% of Americans would never vote for a Democrat no matter what the gender.... doompatrol39 Apr 2019 #52
And now Seth Moulton's vying with Tim Ryan for the misogyny vote. Hortensis Apr 2019 #53
Tim Ryan is no misogynist. He is a good guy actually and could win Ohio. Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #61
Ok, how about selfishly ambitious and willing to use misogyny Hortensis Apr 2019 #66
He can win Ohio...Ok..you want to win? Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #67
I think he could be helpful in winning Ohio for Hortensis Apr 2019 #69
Fair enough Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #73
:) Ok. Hortensis Apr 2019 #74
How many of those men would vote for any Democratic candidate? nt LAS14 Apr 2019 #54
The black guys my daughters fiance told me about always Vote democratic but Demsrule86 Apr 2019 #62
So, only 13% of men are idiots? DCofVA Apr 2019 #56
According to the study the article cited, 13% of women agreed with those men LongtimeAZDem Apr 2019 #59
I strongly suspect most if not all of that 13% is not relevant Amimnoch Apr 2019 #63
whatever number of "democratic" men who won't vote for a female candidate is offset by the females beachbum bob Apr 2019 #76
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