FUN 2008 POLL: Who are your Top 3 right now?

[Apollo11]

Who are your Top 3 right now out of the following candidates (or potential candidates) - and why?

(in alphabetical order)
Joe Biden
Wes Clark
Hillary Clinton
Chris Dodd
John Edwards
Al Gore
Mike Gravel
Dennis Kucinich
Barack Obama
Bill Richardson

This is my antidote to the more divisive polls where you only get to name your first choice.

Also it's not just about the horse race - because I want you to say in a few words why you prefer your picks.

I included Wes Clark because everything points to him announcing at the start of September (notably his book "A TIME TO LEAD").

I also included Al Gore because many people would like him to run again - and he refuses to rule it out.

At the end of this week (on June 16th) I will tabulate the results.

OK people - please play fair and be nice to each other! :)

:kick:

[Kiouni]

1. Al Gore, Barack Obama, John Edwards

In order of people that will get what needs to be done, done. Al would save our planet and fix foreign relations. Barack has the brass to stand up and tell special interests how it is going to be (Fixing fuel efficiency to government aid packages for Auto Unions). And John Edwards for actually giving me hope in Universal Health Care. My three top picks.

[JTFrog]

2. I honestly can't pick 3 out of the official candidates.

I can't even pick one of the major contenders. I'm still waiting for my candidate to join the race. If he doesn't, I will pass voting in the primary because I am completely unmoved (in a positive direction) by any of the top candidates and my state is one of the last to hold primaries anyway. I believe we are irrelevant. I'd hold my nose and vote for the Dem candidate in November if my guy declines, but I honestly feel pretty hopeless about all of the current runners.

*on edit* - I would lean to DK in the primary at the moment if he gets good numbers in the early states. I just don't feel hopeful he has any chance of winning. The media has made sure of that already.

Gore
DK
Clark

[Dinger]

3. Clark, Gore, Kucinich

After these 3, all bets are off.

[jenmarie]

41. Since those are my picks

in that exact order, and with the disclaimer, I'll just thank you, Dinger! :D

[PADemD]

4. Obama, Gore, Edwards

[jeffrey_X]

82. ditto

ditto

[Eagle_Eye]

5. Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Bill Richardson

Hillary Clinton - Experience & funding
Barack Obama - Personal appeal & funding
Bill Richardson - Experience

A combined Clinton / Obama would be a shoe in for 8 years with good possibilities of Obama going on for an additional 8 years.

[liberal N proud]

6. Edwards Obama Clinton

In that order.
But if you listen to Bill Richardson, he has many good things but will never get out of the basement.

[Kiouni]

7. I'd like to see a Edwards/Obama ticket or vice versa. n/t

[Apollo11]

8. But I asked for a top 3!

I will put you down as:
1. Edwards
2. Obama
3. --

[Awsi Dooger]

9. Same -- Edwards, Obama, Clinton

I prioritize winning, not issues. Clinton would be my pick if her gender were different. She's the best and sharpest candidate but that's not always relevant. We learned that the hard way last year in the Nevada governor's race. I'm admittedly scared beyond description to nominate a woman this soon, and yes it is soon. Check out the number of female governors, senators and in the House. You're not even close to 50% in any area. It's a record right now in female governors, but that makes it just 41-9. We lost many very tight House races last year when women were the nominees. I don't think that's a mere coincidence. Many backwards guys, and some women, and even if subconsciously, don't want a woman in charge when the country has troops at war and terror is a prime concern. I don't have polls or great quotes from astute political analysts to back me up. Simply instinct, but I've learned to trust it. In federal races voters apply different criteria than state or local races, more conservative in terms of departure from the comfy norm. Obviously the presidency is the ultimate federal race. I'd prefer not to gamble on Never-Never land in such a vital election. The three crucial states -- Ohio, Florida and Virginia -- have absolutely zero history of electing a woman to high statewide office. No senators or governors. Hollister briefly served as Ohio gov but that was moving up for a couple of weeks when Voinovich became senator.

Edwards will draw from the middle along with inheriting the liberal base. Not exactly complicated. The posters who insist he will be savaged and lamed by the GOP swift boat machine are frankly clueless. The two recent elections when an opponent was defined and virtually disqualified early in the process were '96 and '04, Dole and Kerry. Both times the opponent had supreme advantage of incumbency and money, and his party in power only one term. The incumbent received a major benefit of a doubt, which will not be a factor in '08. You can slam all you want in an open race but it won't grab since the other side features an unknown quantity also. Plus, Edwards and Obama are hardly bland New England senators with sentences that are barely halfway home when they reach 100 words. And this isn't '88, with Reagan at 61% approval and voters looking for any excuse to identify his VP as replacement. The GOP slime machine didn't take hold in '06, with Iraq a disaster and Bush held in contempt. The same skeptical dynamic will be in play in '08. So don't worry about Swift Boating. It's a matter of isolating the nominee who can hold onto, if not increase, the generic edge. IMO, that's Edwards, but I couldn't argue with others who pick Obama. Frankly, I'm a bit worried about Obama's tendency to gaffe. He flubbed a health care debate here in Nevada a couple of months ago, has not been succinct in the televised debates, and makes the occasional odd remark like botching the number of people killed by that tornado in Kansas. I simply trust Edwards a little bit more, along with the advantage of Southern white guy. Every day I'm surrounded by right wing morons at work and they say Edwards is their favorite/least objectionable recent Democrat. The same was true in '04. I'd rather take them at their word and give it a whirl. Believe me, these guys aren't sharp enough to be playing possum.

[shimmergal]

113. I respect your take on things political,

Awsi Dooger, both nationwide and here in Nevada. But I have a couple of questions. Not tring to trip you up; these are real questions I'm wondering about.

First, how big a part do you think Titus's gender played in her defeat? She had a lot of other things against her, including her southern accent, which tends to strike people as fake, and the fact that her primary opponent then turned tail and supported Gibbons, the Republican, at least behind the scenes. The rumor is, because of their shared Mormon ties. Now granted, he (Gibbons), _should_ have been handily defeated, what with 3 ongoing scandals and just being a dork, but the scandals didn't get much news coverage except in LV, and the normally Democratic edge here gets nullified because such a small percentage of Hispanic citizens actually go to vote.

Sorry, maybe this belongs in the Nevada section--you can answer me there if you want. Of the candidates now running I like Edwards too, not primarily because of his southern-white-guy status, but it couldn't hurt. About the gender problem -- do you think this might be nullified if we first had a female president by accident? It could even happen soon, if Crashcart and Bush both go down simultaneously. Not likely to occur, but a girl can dream, can't she? - - -

[LWolf]

10. Kucinich, Gravel, Richardson. n/t

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

11. Mine are

Dennis Kucinich
Mike Gravel
Bill Richardson

[jefferson_dem]

12. Obama, Gore, ...

major gap... probably Edwards.

[riona]

13. Clark, Gore, Richardson

[Allyoop]

14. Dem Poll

GEN WES CLARK

(Pres) Al Gore

Senator Chris Dodd

[Tom Rinaldo]

15. Clark, Gore, then Dodd, with a big fall off after Gore.

There are things that I respect about Richardson, but things that bother me about him also. I appreciate Edwards on Domestic issues and feel Obama is our future, but neither of them have the seasoning I think we need for a Presidential candidate now.

Both Clark and Gore are solidly progressive on a broad range of issues, and show some critical independence from traditional power brokers, which helps seperate them from Hillary Clinton in my mind. Clark appeals across most of the political spectrum, and I see the Democrats winning biggest with him at the head of our ticket, giving us the mandate we really need to actually make the changes that this nation needs.

And Clark is the Democrat who is standing up to Joe Lieberman and agruing against the war fever so many are tyring to whip up against Iran. As a Four Star General, Clark has the credibility to firmly argue that our national security is not enhanced by saber rattling and military adventurism. We need his clear voice to be heard NOW. We are in dangerous times.

[bigwillq]

16. Gore, DK, ?

Don't really have a third choice.

[bunkerbuster1]

19. I fear that including "Gore" as a potential candidate is wishful thinking

I really, really, really don't think he is going to run. The only thing that would make him run is if he thinks that a) HRC is going to snag the nomination, and b) the only way to save the US would be to stop her.

A) is a possibility, but I don't think he'll conclude that B) is the solution. He'll grit his teeth, maybe even sigh (!), but he'll resolve to work with President Hillary, and probably campaign for her.

[Apollo11]

20. The thing is, he refuses to rule it out

and until he endorses someone else, it looks to me like he might be keeping his options open.

Right now we don't know which of these names will still be in the race next January.

But this poll is not about predicting the future or saying who you think will win the primaries.

It's about sharing your current thoughts on who would be the best candidate - and also the best President.

Don't forget that everyone gets to pick 3 candidates out of the 10 names on the list.

At least one of your 3 picks must be one of the already declared candidates! :)

[bunkerbuster1]

29. I understand having him on the list, and I'd like for him to run.

But I can see how his marketability improves dramatically by leaving himself available for candidacy, but not saying so. After all, he has a product to promote.

Nothing wrong with that, and it's more than just possible that the most prudent thing to do, commercially, also happens to be what he believes in his heart is the right thing to do.

[mvd]

22. I'll support all of them over the Repuke

Though how many times have we really tried progressives? Not many.

Gravel still concerns me with his weird positions other than the war.

[mvd]

17. Mine

Kucinich, Gore, and Edwards. I'd also like Obama.

[bunkerbuster1]

18. Obama, Richardson, with an Edwards/Clinton tie

Bottom up:

My Edwards/Clinton tie isn't to infer that the two are especially similar, ideologically, just that they are both about equidistant to where I am on the issues and what I expect in a campaigner.

Richardson is a long shot; he hasn't impressed me all that much of late with his public speaking and appearances on the Teevee, but he's so good on paper and there's so much potential for him to be a great president, that I have to have him as my #2.

Obama, obviously, has a very good chance to be the next president. I trust that he'd make intelligent, carefully considered decisions that are likely to work when put into practice. I think he'll be trustworthy and liked by most of the voting public, even those who didn't vote for him--in short, a near polar-opposite of what we have now. My only fear is that he may lack the inclination to unleash the rhetorical smackdown that will almost certainly be needed when going mano a mano with the Repubic's choice.

But it's early yet, subject to change, not valid in all 50 states, etc.

[abburdlen]

21. Clark, Obama, ?

Clark for a number of reasons: leadership experience, international credibility, and proud to call himself a liberal.
Obama because he is inspiring and he would bring people to the voting booths who would have never voted before.
I'd add Gore to my top three but I really don't think he going to get in. Fighting Global warming is an issue that goes beyond politics.

All the others have great qualities but especially at this early date I'm not enthused about any of the rest of the pack.

[kimmylavin]

23. (Gore) Clinton, Edwards, Obama (Kucinich)

() are my wishful thinkings...

[illinoisprogressive]

24. Obama, Edwards and Richardson.

[madmom]

25. Gore, Clark, Kucinich

Gore-environment
Clark-foreign policy/military
Kucinich-because he has BALLS!!!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Colobo]

26. Obama, Clinton, Edwards

[SteppingRazor]

27. I'm not including Clark or Gore...

though I think a run by either Gore or both of them is likely (i.e. Both if Clark declares first, Gore only if Gore does.) Still, I'll just keep it to declared candidates.
That said:

Obama
Edwards
Kucinich
Clinton
Richardson
Dodd
Biden
Gravel

There ya go! All that said, I should note that I'm not 100 percent behind Obama, and I also could imagine voting for Biden or Gravel if things were different.

[Apollo11]

30. hmm ... interesting logic on Clark and Gore

You agree that one or both of them is likely to run, but you refuse to take their potential candidacies into account.

I get the impression that you positively prefer the candidates who already declared.

If so - you are apparently not the only one here! :)

[SteppingRazor]

32. On the contrary, I'd like to see both of them run. The more names, the better...

I just prefer to compare apples to apples, rather than throw a couple of hypothetical oranges into the mix.

[Cameron27]

28. Clark, Gore, then

either Obama or Clinton.

[SergeyDovlatov]

31. Dennis Kucinich / Bill Richardson / Mike Gravel n/t

[rep the dems]

33. Obama, Gore, and Clark with Kucinich and Edwards close behind. nt

[Apollo11]

34. Don't forget to vote!

:kick:

[lwesty]

35. Gore , Clark then Kucinich

[FrenchieCat]

36. Clark, Gore, Obama, DK........

steep drop... then Clinton, Richardson, Edwards, Dodd, and lastly, Biden.

[CTD]

37. Gore, Clark, Edwards

I would also enthusiastically support Kucinich or Gravel, but I acknowledge their long-shot status.

I wouldn't vote for Hillary, Dodd, Biden, Obama or Richardson if you PAID me.

[Apollo11]

38. I agree with your Top 3

1. Al Gore
2. Wes Clark
3. John Edwards

I am looking for a serious candidate, with relevant experience, who can reach out to as many voters as possible across all 50 States - and keep the Republicans on defense.

But I am not here to make negative comments about the other 7 names on the list.

In fact I think Obama would be a good choice for the VP slot in 2008.

[Eurobabe]

39. Manny, Moe and Jack, seriously I don't know

I'm waiting...

[demokatgurrl]

40. Edwards, Gravel, Obama

but I know Gravel has no shot. He seems to be unafraid to speak out and to be out of lock-step.
Edwards talks about things the others ignore, like poverty. Obama is the one I honestly think could win the election.

[Kiouni]

42. What's the tally Apollo?

[Auntie Bush]

43. Clark...Clark...Clark. No idea who I'd support if he doesn't run.

Run Clark Run!

[Dinger]

45. Hi Auntie! How Ya Been?

Seems like I haven't seen you here in a while. . .:hi:

[Auntie Bush]

48. Thanks Dinger!

I've been trying my hardest to stay off the computer (especially DU...it's so addictive) in order to get some things accomplished. I started taking art lessons, doing a lot of gardening and my daughter is getting married in September... so that is keeping me busy. If I had no self control... I'd be on DU almost 24/7. I'm getting in "a life" while I can before the 2008 election consumes me. If an when Clark enters the race... I'll never get another thing accomplished as I'll be glued to DU. :hug:

[Pastiche423]

44. Gore/Kucinich/Gravel

I will not vote for anyone that voted for the IWR or any DLCer.

[Vidar]

46. Kucinich, Gore, undecided on third.

[hang a left]

47. Gore/Feingold P and VP nt

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

49. Clark; Gore; Edwards/Obama tied for third.

With Biden and Clinton coming in dead last.

[antiimperialist]

50. Edwards, Obama, Hillary

Edwards for his firmness in ending the Iraq war, after apologizing.
Obama second, and Hillary is disappointing.

[AtomicKitten]

51. Gore, Gore, Gore, Clark, and Obama.

:)

[BootinUp]

53. Wait

You have Clark 4th?!!!!!!!!!!


;)

[BootinUp]

52. Clark, Gore, Richardson

They are the most competent in my humble opinion, in addition I think each would do well in the GE.

[Apollo11]

54. Keep Voting Folks!

I couldn't help noticing that this thread is now officially "on fire" !! B-)

You still have three more days to vote in this exciting "FUN 2008 POLL" :)

On Saturday morning I will sit down and tabulate the votes for each candidate.

Sorry - I don't have time to keep a running score, and I don't think it would be right.

I don't want people's choices influenced by partial results from the east coast! ;)

Remember - you are asked to name your first, second and third choice candidates.

I didn't ask you to diss the other candidates (not that I can stop you!) :eyes:

Thanks for playing fair and respecting the positive spirit of this poll. :)

:kick:

[MrSlayer]

55. Clark, Gore...................

No real third, I'll probably vote for Kucinich if my front two do not get in.

[bklyncowgirl]

56. Gore, Clark, Richardson. Without the guy's who aren't running Richardson, Obama, Edwards?

My top issues are global warming, the Iraq war and health care. I want to support someone who's a strong, inventive administrator as well as a charismatic leader. I also want someone who had no role in getting us into this disaster in Iraq.

Gore gets top spot because of his experience and his brilliant advocacy of the Climate Crisis. He's a man who sees into the future and I like that. Clark was one of the few people warning us about this Iraq mess from the beginning. He knows how to fight a war. Richardson is the only one of the Democrats running with executive experience. He was for the war, as were most of the old Clintonites, but had no role in getting us into it and that gives him an out. His views on the environment and energy are very good and his health care plan is not bad.

Obama was right on the war but does not have the experience I want to see. He is a charismatic figure and so far seems to be running an excellent campaign.

For the next step down, the question is, do I go with my heart, Kucinich or my head, Edwards. Kucinich has been right every time and is right on health care. Of course he's more of a protest candidate. I have real problems with Edwards judgment, co-sponsoring the IWR and not bothering to read the National Intelligence Estimate. He's now just as adamently against the war. I like his healthcare and economic positions. Edwards might be able to win. Kucinich could not.

[Apollo11]

57. OK - who else wants to tell us their Top 3?

:kick:

[faithnotgreed]

58. kucinich gore clark: each anti-war & sincere enough to earn my vote

i cannot say that about any of the others
i want to like obama esp hearing him at the 2004 convention which was wonderful but i have not been impressed since

[Drunken Irishman]

59. Gore, Obama and Dodd.

[Czolgosz]

60. Kucinich, Edwards, Obama (but it shifts from time to time)

[Bullet1987]

61. Here's mine...

1. Barack Obama
2. John Edwards
3. Al Gore

[Larry in KC]

62. Wes Clark.... Al Gore.... (huge gap).... Obama, I guess

[Apollo11]

63. Who did not tell us their picks yet?

Come on now - don't be shy.

We want everyone to do their duty and vote in this important test of DU opinion! :)

You have until the end of tomorrow (Friday) to tell us your Top 3 candidates for President.

Let's see everyone share their thoughts on this important question.

Yes - even the moderators !! :)

:kick:

[nickinSTL]

64. Kucinich, Clark, Gore

of those actually in the race:

I have major issues with almost all of them...

maybe: Kucinich, Edwards, Dodd

[Apollo11]

65. Thanks nickinSTL !!

Who's next? :eyes:

:kick:

[Redneck Socialist]

66. In no particular order...

Edwards, Richardson, Kucinich.

The order changes with my mood and the phase of the moon.

Of course if Gore gets in those three will be kicked to the curb faster than you can shout, "Woooo Hoooo!" Sorry guys, Al's my man.

[Apollo11]

67. Thanks - but you gotta put them in order!

How about I put you down as Gore, Edwards, Richardson?

Or if you would prefer to change it around - let me know.

OK - who's next? :eyes:

[NoPasaran]

68. Clinton/Edwards/Obama

[otohara]

69. Gore, Obama, Kucinich

I promised I would not vote for anyone who voted for IWR - unless forced to after primaries.

[Apollo11]

70. Extended Deadline: noon EST on Tuesday (19th)

First of all - my apologies for going AWOL over the weekend. Various stuff prevented my from getting online.

So in the end I have decided to allow a couple more days for people who didn't vote yet to tell us their picks.

The new deadline is noon EST on Tuesday, June 19th. B-)

Then I will make one list of all the candidates based on how many first choice votes they got.

I will also make a second list based on a points system (3, 2, 1 points for your 1st, 2nd, 3rd choices).

OK Folks - This is your last chance to vote if you did not yet do it!! :)

[Lyric]

71. Clinton, Gore, Edwards nt

[William769]

72. Clinton, Edwards, Gore. NT

[ihelpu2see]

73. Edwards, Obama, Gore with a big shout out to Kucinich for a close 4th

for his consistent anti - war pro-constitution/impeachment stance

[Apollo11]

74. Last Chance to Vote !!!

You have until 12 noon EST today (Tuesday)! B-)

[avrdream]

75. Clinton, Clark ('cause I think he'll announce) then Edwards.

Clinton has been my fave for years but I'll vote, spend money, and convince friends to vote for WHOEVER ends up as the Democratic candidate because I truly believe they are all strong.

Wes Clark - I trust him.

Edwards - I know it sounds crazy but, he picked one fantastic wife. If he makes all his decisions about the United States the way he did about asking her to marry him......I know I'm a sap but that means a lot to me. Sometimes I wish Elizabeth was running.

[goodhue]

76. Kucinich, (Gore), Edwards, Obama

Dennis is always my first choice as long as he is in the race.
I fervently hope Gore gets in the race.
Of the current big three, Edwards is my favorite because on his current stance on the issues.
Obama would be next, I like his story and oratory, I just wish he would show some courage on issues.
The rest of the field do absolutely nothing for me.

[jackbourassa]

77. Gore, Obama (huge drop), Clark I guess.

nt

[Greyskye]

78. Gore / Clark / Kucinich

Gore: Intelligence, vision, experience. And proven to be right!
Clark: Unbeatable on the 'defense' front. Intelligence and (non-political) experience.
Kucinich: Excellent progressive values - not as 'electable' as the top 2.

[dae]

79. Clark, Gore, Edwards but really wanted to put Clark all 3

times.:)

[Jersey Devil]

80. Gore, Obama, Clinton

If you asked me a month ago I would have put Edwards second, but he has been so disappointing in debates that I really don't think he can win anymore.

[npincus]

81. Gore, Gore, Gore

All Gore, all the time.

[IndianaJones]

83. My top 3:

Clinton, Gore, Obama.

[Contrary1]

84. Gore, Clark, Kucinich n/t

[Phoonzang]

85. Gore, Clark, Obama

With Clark or Obama as vice president. So I guess I really have one presidential choice...

[LBJDemocrat]

86. 1. Edwards 2. Clark 3. Biden

I'll consider Gore if he puts he clarifies his position on trade policy.

[farmboy]

87. Gore, Edwards, ....maybe Obama???

Gore will always be my first choice because he is the whole package. Edwards is my choice by far of the rest of the pack due to the sincerity I get from him and his entire family and the life lessons I think he has learned. He is incredibly intelligent, articulate and has demonstrated a real willingness to fight for the change he seeks. Perhaps most importantly, his views on all issues are either in agreement with mine OR have trended toward mine. No candidate has a 100 percent scorecard from me, but Edwards continues to head in the right direction. Obama, I can't get a great feel for him. I may fall for him before this is over, but only if Edwards (and continually Gore) are not options. Gore, Edwards, Obama, Clinton, Richardson, Biden, et. al. would gladly get my vote over anyone with an R beside their name.

[PresidentObama]

88. Edwards, Obama, Richardson.

Gore or Clark IF they run!!

[saltpoint]

89. Mario Cuomo is a first choice, were he running, and Bill Moyers

a close second. In fact, a Cuomo-Moyers ticket would have me in a state of political ecstacy. John Kerry was the most liberal Democratic nominee of my lifetime and I'd love to have him in the White House, no questions asked. I also respect Gary Hart, Barbara Boxer, and Brian Schweitzer.

Absent those possibilities -- and I do have a pragmatic streak a mile long in me -- I'm happily in the John Edwards zone for many good reasons right now, yet acknowledge Senator Clinton's lead in the polls and Senator Obama's strong appeal.

I'm voting for the ticket no matter who's on it, unless Zell Miller is involved.

There's much to like about the blue team and not anything to respect in the red team, and that's the hinge of the election for me, with a view toward Who will appoint our next federal judges and Supreme Court members.

Edwards, Gore, Obama, and Biden. I include Biden because foreign policy is where Bush has ruined us most and therefore Biden's acknowledged expertise in that area is urgently required. I'm done belly-aching about the Bankruptcy bill and am looking past it to mending diplomatic relations with our allies.

[Beaverhausen]

90. Edwards - Richardson - Obama

But I will support whoever wins the nomination.

[SCDem]

91. Gore - Obama - Clinton - Richardson - Biden

Tickets -
Gore/Obama
Obama/Clark
Clinton/Richardson

[InvisibleTouch]

92. Gore, Kucinich, Edwards, in that order.

Sorry I don't have time to answer the "why" part of it in detail right now, except to say very briefly that my absolute top issue is environmental protection/climate change - and these 3 guys are the most qualified in that department.

[Texas_Kat]

93. Clark, Gore...... Clark!

Then I'd have to choose between inexperience, triangulation and pandering. That could take awhile.

[oasis]

94. Hillary...Clark...Richardson. (nt)

[seasat]

95. Obama, Richardson, Gore

Though Richardson might move up back up to top choice if he shows major improvement in his debating and interview skills.

[ddbaj]

96. Well

Edwards
Richardson
Biden

Edwards/Richardson is my dream ticket. Would gladly vote for Obama or Clinton against ANY Repub though.

[election_2004]

97. Richardson, Clark, Dodd

Experience, passion/foreign policy prowess, and experience!

[momophile]

98. Gore, Kucinich, Edwards

but I like Obama too...

[Sparkly]

99. Clark, Gore, Undecided. nt

[Apollo11]

100. Preliminary Results: Gore on top, Clark second

Thanks to everyone who took part in this FUN POLL !! B-)

I just had quickly went down the thread and looked at all of your first choices.

Here is who you picked as your first choice out of the 10 names on the list:

Al Gore (25)
Wes Clark (16)
John Edwards (11)
Barack Obama (10)
Dennis Kucinich (9)
Hillary Clinton (7)
Bill Richardson (1)

That makes 79 votes in total. I hope I didn't make any mistakes with the counting! :eyes:

Of course there are many ways to analyze the votes, if you also take the second and third preferences into account.

But in the final analysis there can only be one nominee -- and one POTUS B-)

What I think is most interesting is that around half of us are ready and waiting to support Al Gore and/or Wes Clark.

It confirms my belief that this race is still wide open, and either Gore or Clark could potentially win the nomination.

I think Clark will announce at the start of September. I think Gore hasn't made a final decision yet.

Let's see what happens in the coming months ...

[april]

101. al ,dennis,john

[OHdem10]

102. Gore, Clark, Edwards

[Apollo11]

103. Latecomers are welcome !!

If you didn't vote yet, I don't see why anyone would want to stop you! B-)

Maybe I will come back in a couple of days and add up the scores again? :eyes:

:kick:

[TeamJordan23]

104. Obama, Gore, Clark

[sandyd921]

105. Gore, Kucinich, Edwards - nt

[Warren DeMontague]

106. Gore, Kucinich, Edwards. nt

[LordJFT]

107. Obama, Kucinich, Edwards

[FreeStateDemocrat]

108. President Gore, Wes Clark, anybody but hillary

[mod mom]

109. GORE Edwards Obama

[Catchawave]

110. Edwards, Richardson, Biden

As of my timestamp :D

[NCarolinawoman]

111. Clark, Gore, Biden

I want gravitis (did I spell that right?) and experience.

Clark and Gore are popular here, but some may ask why Biden?

Biden has the obvious national security credentials and he also has an excellent environmental record; as well as strong ratings on humane society and wildlife welfare issues. I also think his persona would play well in the South. The major troubling point for me is
that he voted for the war.

[ordinaryaveragegirl]

112. GORE, Clark, Richardson n/t

[maximusveritas]

114. Gore, Obama, Clinton

I'd like Gore to run and would support him if he did. He's just the total package, with both the experience and proven judgement to be President.
Obama doesn't have that experience, but he's got everything else, so he's definitely the best of the current field.
I used to hate Hillary Clinton, but I'm starting to come around a little bit. The bottom line is that she would be a decent President, very similar to Bill.
I used to be an Edwards supporter, but his shameless pandering is too much for me to take. I don't trust him at all. I'd vote for him in a general election, but there's no way I'd vote for him in a primary.

[Greyhound]

115. Kucinich, Clark, Edwards, if Gore runs he might replace Edwards. n/t

[shimmergal]

116. Gore, Edwards, Clark

My 4th choice is a tie between Richardson and Clinton.


Not to dis any of the candidates, but Biden and Kucinich each have one big negative in my eyes.

Biden, his cheeerleading for the bankruptcy bill--just the opposite of the way a Democrat should be looking out for hard-pressed ordinary Americans.

Kucinich--and I may get flamed for this--his recent marriage to a much younger woman. My head says it shouldn't matter, but my emotions view it as a backhanded slap at all women of his own generation.

But I'll vote for any of them over a Repub. contender.