Democratic Underground Latest Greatest Lobby Journals Search Options Help Login
Google

How come none of the polls ask about Cobb or Badnarik?

Printer-friendly format Printer-friendly format
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend
Printer-friendly format Bookmark this thread
This topic is archived.
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) Donate to DU
 
I_like_chicken Donating Member (341 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-10-04 04:42 PM
Original message
How come none of the polls ask about Cobb or Badnarik?
The polls always include Nader, even though hes only going to be on ballots in about 20 states. Cobb and Badnarik are gonna be on ballots in all 50 states, so aren't they gonna be more of a factor than Nader? I guess its just more evidence that our media is completely biased.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
LTR Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-10-04 04:51 PM
Response to Original message
1. Because the media wears blinders
Edited on Fri Sep-10-04 04:52 PM by RatTerrier
They've sunk to the level of their dumbest viewers, instead of the other way around. They think Nader is the real factor, though I have yet to hear of anyone who actually plans on voting for him. Besides, Nader is off the ballot in many states.

Cobb is a story because Nader ran as the Green candidate in 2000. Badnarik is getting lots of protest votes from angry Republicans who won't vote for Bush, but can't bring themselves to vote for Kerry.

I'd like to hear the Badnarik/Libertarian angle. They are actively courting disenfranchised Republicans (or as active as the Libertarians really are), and I know of some Republicans who plan on voting for him.

I'd also like to hear about the Constitution Party (ick!). Are they getting the anti-Bush crowd?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Zan_of_Texas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-10-04 05:00 PM
Response to Original message
2. David Cobb has a low profile, but he's a good guy.
I stood out in front of a poll with him for several hours. I was campaigning for my state rep, he was running for state office.

He is real smart, has a lot of excellent fundamental ideas.

Wish the race was between Cobb and Kucinich! (okay, I know, I'm delirious)
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view 
this author's profile Click to add 
this author to your buddy list Click to add 
this author to your Ignore list Tue Apr 23rd 2024, 04:52 AM
Response to Original message
Advertisements [?]
 Top

Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) Donate to DU

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators


Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.

Home  |  Discussion Forums  |  Journals |  Store  |  Donate

About DU  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy

Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.

© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC