New FL Poll- HRC 65% -Bernie 21%/ NJ Poll HRC 63% -Bernie 15%/MI Poll- HRC-57% -Bernie 25%

[tymorial]

86. Motivation for candidate support.

There was a questionnaire that was posted on here that paired you with candidates based upon your responses. I gave it to everyone I know and had them fill it out. At least 40 people took it and they all came up with Sanders in 1st. The gross majority still support Clinton. The biggest reason is they do not believe Sanders is electable. Others state that Clinton's name recognition along with the fact that they see Clinton as a 2fer with Bill being by her side. The rest have either refused to answer or claim they don't know. Which leads me to what I wonder... People supported Obama in 08 because they wanted to support a black man for president. Is the same thing happening here? Do not misunderstand me. While I have disagreed with Obama on occasion, I have found him to be an effective leader for the most part. I believe he could have been even more effective had he not had to deal with an obstructionist house. That being said, in the 08 primaries, I supported Clinton. My decision to do so was largely due to the fact that I felt Obama was under qualified for the position. I obviously voted for him during the presidential election but I did feel (and honestly still do) that Clinton was the better candidate. Clinton has even more experience this time but I find myself drawn to Sanders purely on stance and ideology.
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Again, please do not feel as though I am questioning Clinton or Obama's track record. My question is on the people who make their decision and why... not the people themselves. While I find Clinton's relationship with wallstreet troubling, I do feel as though we could do worse with her in the White House. I do feel however that activism isn't a good reason to select someone for president regardless of their performance should they win.
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Lastly, I will understand if this comment is too controversial.