DU Poll - Where is John Edwards in your rankings?

[IndyOp]

Poll question: DU Poll - Where is John Edwards in your rankings?

Honest replies, please. :hi:

On edit: Please K&R this thread if you want to see how hundreds of DUers stand on this issue.

[ShadesOfGrey]

1. First choice.

[aintitfunny]

2. Kick (n/t)

[redwitch]

3. kick n/t

nt

[balantz]

4. Kick

[sellitman]

5. Which A Holes voted they wouldn't vote for him in the GE?

Reveal yourselves if you have an ounce of courage.

[1corona4u]

13. I won't........

I'm an Independent, who only switched over to vote for Joe in the primary. Other than Joe, and possibly one other, I have no interest in voting for any one else. I will not vote for the other candidate in the primary, but should that person win the nominee, I will vote for them.

So, If missing my vote means that it indirectly gives it to a repub, so be it. Maybe people will pull their heads out in the next election. The good news is, if John somehow managed to pull it out, he would be a 1 term president.

Why would I choose to not vote for him? Because I don't believe him, I think he's a liar, and I don't think he will get anything done, other than screw up Iraq, that is. I also think he's really a weak candidate all the way around. That's not the kind of candidate I want to be responsible for helping.

[Two Americas]

30. that is honest

Thanks for that.

Can you see, though, that some of your advocacy for Biden - a compassionate and brilliant man and an excellent candidate - could be at cross-purposes to the goals of many people here?

I have to object to the continued repetition of what is undeniably a case of character assassination - "he is a liar."

[cascadiance]

31. So is Biden being truthful to you in explaining how his bankruptcy bill vote is GOOD for America?

You vote for Edwards, even IF he's a liar, you're still more consistent in voting for a progressive message. Besides kucinich, he's the only one that's really trying to campaign aginst excessive corporate power, which is THE primary problem America has right now!

If we vote Edwards in, it is not only voting for the person, but moreso it is voting for his message, which is what so many of us feel is necessary for this country.

[1corona4u]

40. I agree with the bill....and yes, his reason was honest...

not that it was Biden's bill. Specifically the parts I agree with are;

1. I'm tired of paying for other people's shit, when they get tired of paying for it. It cost each of us $400.00 per year, in increased cost. Now, they have to prove they can not pay a part of it back, where as before, they just shoved it all on the rest of us. If they meet the DMI of $100.00 per month, they must pay a portion of their debt. I say GOOD. I'm tired of people running up thousands in credit card debt, then walking away from it. By the way, credit cards are optional. If people can't afford to pay them, then they souldn't have them. If the rates are too high, and the person's not a credit criminal, they should be able to get good rates.(in the single digits)

2.Now, Women get paid first for child support and alimony, when the shitsack X files for a BK. before, they were the last ones to be paid. I have a friend who hasn't seen any support in 4 year, and the ass just filed a BK. So it's about to work for her, and she is single/working, with small 2 kids.


The bottom line is, the BK bill isn't the problem. The economy is the problem, as are jobs, and housing, etc, and if you address that first, then BK's would be a lot less frequent. Additionally, BK's are on the rise. If the bill hindered people from filing, they'd be going down.

Oh, and for the record, Biden's health care plan INCLUDES catastrophic health care, so people wouldn't lose their homes, in the event of a financial health related crisis. So, I guess, if people wanted to throw that in the mix, then they should consider voting for Joe. Is anyone else offering that?



Let me reiterate. I will not vote for Edwards, and I would never vote for DK. I am a moderate Independent. The reality is, the BK bill, can, and probably will be changed again, but once people pick president, we are stuck with that person for 4/8 years. That could have far worse consequences than the BK bill ever could.

[Usrename]

55. I don't understand why you make this argument.

"I'm tired of paying for other people's shit, when they get tired of paying for it."

Well then don't, 1corona4u. You know that: " By the way, credit cards are optional.

I guess it's just a whole lot easier to blame the victims than it is to address the problem. I think you are pathetic.

[slick8790]

59. Then what are you doing here if you're a moderate independent?

This is DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND. For DEMOCRATS. Mainly progressive democrats at that. I think it's ridiculously selfish to not vote and send the country down the shitter even further for 4 years just to make a point and stroke your massive ego.

[Patchuli]

36. "Screw up Iraq?!" LOL!

How can you screw up what is already a disaster?

[1corona4u]

41. Well, you can go and take everyone out, without a political solution...

which would leave chaos behind...and then we'd be back there is 6 months.

[Patchuli]

44. It's like the old Clash song

Should I stay or should I go now? If I go there will be trouble. If I stay it will be double!

The fact is it's already a disaster but the Iraqis are never going to sort it out until we get the hell out. They have no reason to take charge as long as we're doing the fighting for them. It's time to leave where we should never have gone. I frankly never supported this 'war' of aggression and theft and did not/do not consent for any more of my tax dollars going to it. It's time to go!
The morons responsible for this never planned any of it, let alone strategy to get out. The fact is they don't want to get out or they would not be building those fancy embassies.

It's past time to go!

[msongs]

14. you are using the wrong letter :-) nt

[1corona4u]

28. No, its the correct letter...

I like to make up my own mind, not follow along like sheep.

[Yael]

20. The same ones that keep posting it in threads, I reckon

[WheelWalker]

22. I wouldn't either, but I think it's

academic. Edwards won't get the nomination.

[1corona4u]

29. I hope not....

and I have concerns about all of the others as well.

[liberal N proud]

6. To those who say they would not vote fore Edwards if he won the nomination...

Who are you going to vote for? Rudy or McCain? or it could be Huckleberry

[Jai4WKC08]

64. Doesn't matter; Edwards would NEVER carry my state

Fortunately, he won't get the nomination either.

[liberal N proud]

65. And that is why wouldn't vote for him?

About as screwed up as some of the dumb ass reasons I heard during the 04 election why people wouldn't vote for Kerry.

Look where that got us!

[Jai4WKC08]

71. I gave no reason for not voting for him

You have a hard time following a train of thought?

If so, I'll reiterate. You asked, "Who are you going to vote for? Rudy or McCain? or it could be Huckleberry." I said, it doesn't matter who I vote for, because Edwards has no chance of winning my state. No matter who I vote for, my vote will not count. Then I added that, aside from that, it also doesn't matter because Edwards will not win the nomination, so I'll never need to decide not to vote for him. Of that I am convinced.

Fwiw, I won't ever vote for a Republican. But I realize that if I don't vote against the Republican, it pretty much amounts to the same thing. But again, it doesn't matter anyway.

[surfermaw]

69. MY MY West Clark kelp him from winning Iowa

He would have beaten KErry , if Clark the half republican hadn't gotten in the race.

[Jai4WKC08]

70. LOL!

"West" Clark didn't even run in Iowa, so he hardly "kelp" Edwards from winning there.

Glad to know you're still as sharp as ever, maw.

[Adelante]

72. Oy

Oy, oy, oy.

[goddess40]

7. Number 2 right behind Dennis

Dennis is a true Democrat, I have some reservations about the rest of the field but John is definitely 2nd. John is behind the working person more so then any other canidate (besides Dennis)

[southerncrone]

8. Ditto, goddess.

[Tejanocrat]

9. Me too

[hayu_lol]

11. No question in the poll reflected Edwards standing in my estimation...

he was never a favorite and as of now, is falling to somewhere around Dodd.

[Zorra]

12. Same story here. n/t

[Faux pas]

51. Same here. Hanging with Dennis until I'm forcedt o give him up.

Edwards is the second best choice imho. The other 'top' 2 have no clue on what the people need or want. HRC and her common law marriage to buscho and Obama who(m) I can't relate to at all, generation gap maybe?

[sakabatou]

53. Same

[DemocratSinceBirth]

10. I B

I would be comfortable with a Clinton,Edwards, Biden, Richardson, Obama candidacy in that order...

[ronnykmarshall]

27. We're almost in the same order

I've got Biden up from Edwards (but I guess I would say it's a tie for #2).

[msongs]

15. ahead of HillaryObama nt

[solara]

16. Rec & Kickin'

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:




INVESTIGATE IMPEACH INDICT IMPRECATE INCARCERATE :patriot:

[MethuenProgressive]

17. Tied with Obama for dead last.

He'd be lower if I used negative numbers.

[frogmarch]

18. K&R

[stlsaxman]

19. Edwards is 3rd behind Biden then Kucinich n/t

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

21. He's not my first, but

My first choice is Kucinich, but I'd be glad to vote for Edwards if he changed his health care plan, which I think he could be persuaded to do.

[patrice]

23. Edwards CAN win!

And by that I mean, if he gets a chance, most of the voters will choose him.

[harmonicon]

24. Edwards is my last choice - why isn't that an option?

[IndyOp]

33. My logic is that if he is

in someone's top 3 then they would gladly donate or work for him in the general election if they could and they would certainly vote for him.

If Edward's isn't in your top 3, then what is most you are willing to do? donate/work for his campaign? vote for him? Or is he so low on your list that you would not even vote in the election if he were the candidate.

:hi:

[harmonicon]

48. I'd vote for him, and I even clicked on the thing for that, but if #s are an option, I'd like more

[Auntie Bush]

25. I couldn't decide between Edwards and Obama for third choice.

My choices are Hillary, Biden or :shrug:
I certainly would happily vote for him in the GE if he wins the primary but I doubt if I'd work for him. Who knows maybe I'll change my opinion as time passes. I definitely like him more now than originally. I still worry if he's film-flaming us as he's an experienced defense lawyer with lots of practice. If he really does work hard to do his best to do all the things he says he will...I would love him, but now I frankly don't quite trust him...but I'm trying to as I don't want to not like or trust another president...and he might win the election.

I really think Hillary would work the hardest and she has a proven record for doing that. I don't think Edwards was a particularly ambitious senator when he was in office...but maybe I'm wrong.

[ronnykmarshall]

26. Third

Biden's my second. But if Edwards starts to rise and it looks like Hillary won't make it, I'll be happy to support him in the GE.

[Onlooker]

32. For most of us there's more than one correct answer

Edwards is my 3rd choice, but if he wins the primary, I'll absolutely vote for him.

[IndyOp]

37. I figured that anyone who would put him in their top 3 would definitely vote for him

in the general election - they might or might not vote/donate to his campaign, but they would at least vote for him.

:hi:

[dajoki]

34. John Edwards is my 1st choice...

But I will gladly support whoever wins the primary.

[Melinda]

35. *Kick* n/t

[bvar22]

38. Kucinich 1st,

but I am willing to compromise rightwards for Edwards as an electable Unity candidate.

HillBama supporters should consider moving leftward and supporting Edwards as an electable Unity candidate.

[SaveElmer]

39. Of the serious candidates....

In other words excluding Kucinich and Gravel...Edwards is my dead last choice...

[waiting for hope]

42. First - First and First!

[Blue_In_AK]

43. First or second.

[lisainmilo]

45. He is all the way Numero Uno!

K & R!


Go John Go!


The Peoples Prez!


All the way to the White House !:woohoo:


:patriot:

[Zorra]

46. 19 poll responders would not vote for Edwards? Are they trolls,

or are they DLC blue dogs?
:shrug:

[Kucinich4America]

47. Is there a difference?

:evilgrin:

For the record, Johnny is at #3 in my current rankings. Definitely Maybe, as Oasis would say.

[sellitman]

49. Most of them are on ignore.

As I find out who they are I automatically put them on my no read list.

[cynthia]

50. kick

[Radical Activist]

52. Third after Obama and Kucinich.

I like Edwards' message but I'd prefer someone with a progressive record to match.

[rodeodance]

54. k and r

[bonito]

56. Kick

[Arugula Latte]

57. First choice, followed by Obama...Hillary is about my 153rd choice.

:)

[Labors of Hercules]

58. Well, let's see now...

duh.

[K8-EEE]

60. Absolutely FIRST!

Nice to see I'm not alone on DU!

[NoPasaran]

61. I will support the Democratic nominee in November

[Infinite Hope]

62. 1st Choice! K&R n/t

[SlowDownFast]

63. To whomever the 7% is that indicated they would not vote

at all if Edwards won the primary, I have but one thing to say:

You are all ideological idiots.

[Jai4WKC08]

73. It has nothing to do with ideology

The ideology Edwards is espousing is great.

I don't trust him to live up to it. In fact, I'd bet money he would do the exact opposite if he ever made it to the White House. But that will never ever happen.

[surfermaw]

66. Has been my favorite since he ran for the Senate in N. C.

[ceile]

67. 2nd choice.n/t

[balantz]

68. Kick!!

:dem:

[mnhtnbb]

74. I live in Chapel Hill. If it's Edwards, I'm working for him.