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RichM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 08:26 PM
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Poll question: Which candidate do you prefer, based PURELY on positions & ideas?
That is to say: putting aside, for the moment, all considerations of "electability," physical appearance, & on-stage demeanor.
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 08:26 PM
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1. Kucinich
Edited on Wed Oct-01-03 08:27 PM by JohnKleeb
whoa.
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TroubleMan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 08:31 PM
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2. Of course I'm saying Kucinich

But Braun and Sharpton are up there, too.
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 08:33 PM
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3. you bet
I dont get it. People like DK on the issues but arent willing to support him but they think hes unelectable. I just wish, that people understood where we are coming from. The late Paul Wellstone said politics is about doing well for people, let us follow that dream and elect a guy like Kucinich who shares that goal.
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RichM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 08:34 PM
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4. Yes, they are. Did anyone see this article about Sharpton's campaign?
Sharpton Loses 2 Pivotal Aides; New Hurdle for Campaign

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/01/politics/campaigns/01SHAR.html
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 08:42 PM
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10. thats disappointing, Sorry Reverend Sharpton
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Alex146 Donating Member (556 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 08:36 PM
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5. DK
but I still like Dean for the other reasons.

Alex
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mndemocrat_29 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 08:39 PM
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6. I'm going with Moseley Braun
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RichM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 08:42 PM
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9. She certainly deserves some support. It's odd that Sharpton has NONE
so far, because he's the closest to Kucinich of the other 9, in many respects.
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 08:43 PM
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11. it is odd indeed
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indigo32 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 09:19 PM
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18. I'm going with CMB too
eom
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0rganism Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 09:45 PM
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22. Perhaps people prefer Kucinich's delivery on the same positions?
Suppose Sharpton and Kucinich have identical stances on issues. Then it becomes a matter of, "who presents those issues better?" My hunch is, those who like Kucinich also like Sharpton, but not as much for whatever reasons.
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Terwilliger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 08:39 PM
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7. Dennis is my candidate!
I will support him all throughout

http://www.kucinich.us
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 08:41 PM
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8. Well to be honest and not being babyish but this validates my thoughts
Well I still support Kucinich and proudly I do.
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LWolf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 08:53 PM
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12. Kucinich.
By a mile.
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 09:17 PM
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16. I cant see the others lol
I can support the eventual dem nominee.
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DuctapeFatwa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 09:01 PM
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13. I'll try asking my question again here
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Melsky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 09:05 PM
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14. Go Dennis!
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kalashnikov Donating Member (257 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 09:12 PM
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15. try a different survey
Do a survey on who would be the best LEADER for this country, regardless of their stance on issues? In other words whose experiences lead you to belive they could be the most effective president in time of crisis?

(clark? hint, hint)
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JohnKleeb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 09:17 PM
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17. Kucinich has some good experiences
This actually is quite unique.
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Melinda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 09:20 PM
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19. Kucinich has my heart, Dean my head.
Edited on Wed Oct-01-03 09:20 PM by Melinda
And it breaks my heart that Dennis can't win the nomination.

2 cents.

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gristy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 09:27 PM
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20. I'm glad you thought to do this poll, Rich.
Very telling. Dennis would be pleased to see the result, I'm sure.
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Terwilliger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 09:40 PM
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21. kick
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JanMichael Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 09:47 PM
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23. The obvious choice is DK however Edwards all of a sudden...
Edited on Wed Oct-01-03 09:57 PM by JanMichael
...gains supporters! EDIT: And Carol too, I forgot her....

Go figure...

BTW: I voted Kucinich.
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leftofthedial Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 10:00 PM
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24. how come Kucinich wins evey one of these polls
and finishes out of the money in every poll asking who you'll vote for?
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Mandate My Ass Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-01-03 10:10 PM
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25. DK
even without the caveat.
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