2008 Presidential Straw Poll

[DemocratSinceBirth]

Poll question: 2008 Presidential Straw Poll

Respectfully, if your choice isn't here you can start your own poll. This poll is based on analysis, however flawed, of who the candidates will be...

Poll result (143 votes)
Barack Obama	(12 votes, 8%)	Vote
Hillary Clinton	(1 votes, 1%)	Vote
Wes Clark	(47 votes, 33%)	Vote
Russ Feingold	(19 votes, 13%)	Vote
John Kerry	(36 votes, 25%)	Vote
Joe Biden	(0 votes, 0%)	Vote
John Edwards	(13 votes, 9%)	Vote
Dennis Kucinich	(13 votes, 9%)	Vote
Bill Richardson	(1 votes, 1%)	Vote
Chris Dodd	(1 votes, 1%)	Vote

[Junkdrawer]

1. Al Gore...n/t

[davidwparker]

13. Why do this polls leave off Gore? How can it be Gore/Clark

if Gore isn't included. I see Obama there, though.

[Junkdrawer]

18. I wonder how much pressure Gore is getting NOT to run....

Behind the scenes.

[davidwparker]

19. If it's the Al that I want to vote for, he's stopped listening to that advice

and will run if he feels he can improve the country/planet. This would be redeemed Al to me and he has my vote.

[Junkdrawer]

21. During the recount, Repug thugs surrounded his home and kept...

him and his family from sleeping. He stayed in there until the SCOTUS ruled, but that has to make an impression on someone.

[davidwparker]

23. I heard that. I heard one of them was Chimpy's sister. None of them

have class - none.

[SteppingRazor]

2. I went with Feingold, but I haven't come close to making up my mind n/t

[mdmc]

3. GGG OOO RRR EEE !!!

Al Gore

[helderheid]

6. my choice too. Not here so voted Edwards though I love Kucinich and worked for

him last time.

[mdmc]

7. voted Kucinich here too (although Kerry ain't bad either... good liberal)

basically, if I want a pro bankruptcy, pro drug war, pro torture, pro Iraq war candidate in 2008, I can vote for McCain, Pataki, or Guliani.

[requiem99]

4. Kerry since Gore wasn't on there. I like Al Gore a lot more these days.

[wuushew]

5. Remove Biden and add Gore

[nickinSTL]

8. the OP was basing this on who it looks like will run...

Gore has said repeatedly that he won't...Biden has said he will.

[helderheid]

10. Gore said he didn't have plans but hasn't ruled it out n/t

[longship]

12. Gore has not said he will not run.

His comments on it were very nuanced. But he did not rule out a run in 2008.
In my opinion, he *will* be running, but not until it's time to run.

These 2008 polls don't do much at this time, but they are harmless. I would have voted for Gore if you had put him on the poll.

Not vote for me on this one.

[nickinSTL]

24. hey, not my poll...

I just think that's what the OP was thinking

[Swamp Rat]

11. I agree

Al Gore should be the first choice in the poll, and Biden... has lain with lizards.

[Hav]

9. .

I think we all know who wins such a poll every time here .

[NJ Democrats]

14. Russ!

[etherealtruth]

15. Al Gore!

[mnhtnbb]

16. Edwards only because no choice for Gore

[Imagevision]

17. Gore & Kerry is too much of going back to the past...

[ginnyinWI]

20. Ker--ry! Ker-ry! Ker-ry!

[Dinger]

22. Biden - 0 Votes LOL

[Nicole]

25. Wes Clark

Russ Feingold is my second choice.

[StellaBlue]

26. AL GORE.

He is far and away my pick. Both personally and strategically.

[spanone]

27. Let's win the current election first.

[Bucky]

28. Man, Richardson is trouncing Dodd BAD!! Go Billy go!!

[peanutbrittle]

29. my opinion.....

For Dems to win the 2008 ticket it will take someone who is strong in international relations, first and foremost. Second will be domestic policy and the environment. ANY Dem who is nominated will be automatically sensitive to both domestic and the environment.

Forget Gore for the moment because there is less of a guarantee that he will even run.

Who is the best suited in international relations? John Kerry and Wes Clark
As a running mate focused on domestic and the environment? Clinton, Feingold & Obama

That's as close as I could reason it and it looks like a tough choice for any of us.

I also think the U.S. citizenry would be more apt to go for a woman or a minority in a Vice Presidential position 1st, before Pres.

If Kerry won the nomination, then Clark would get Rummy's spot. Kerry/ Clark or visa versa would be strong as well.

Just some thoughts

[iilana X]

30. John Kerry!

He's my choice no matter who's on the poll. Go Kerry!

[Temporary1]

31. Kucinich -- he CAN win

Remember, kerry was portrayed as the "most liberal" senator and almost won (some say he did). Whoever we pick will become the "most liberal person"; but if we have someone who is a genuine lefty and can really mobilize grassroots, then it will be an easy win. Corporate spinsters at the top of the party will warn you not to try to carry a progressive like Dennis into it, but say **** them and do it!

[npincus]

32. Gore