Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
16 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
I am 2-0 in presidential elections. (Original Post) Drunken Irishman Dec 2012 OP
I'm 4-3. MrSlayer Dec 2012 #1
I have been right in every election but 2000 and 2004 going back to the 60s graham4anything Dec 2012 #2
I' 5-5. catbyte Dec 2012 #3
I'm 4-5* Jeff In Milwaukee Dec 2012 #5
Touche. You are correct of course. 2004 was also skeevy. catbyte Dec 2012 #9
1-1... figure that one out SWTORFanatic Dec 2012 #4
Ditto. Jamaal510 Dec 2012 #6
My record isn't as good outside presidential... Drunken Irishman Dec 2012 #8
I'm either 3-0 or 2-1 depending on how you look at it democrattotheend Dec 2012 #7
I was wrong about 2004. Third Doctor Dec 2012 #10
Ah, so your screen name is finally explained: muriel_volestrangler Dec 2012 #11
OMG, you made me count union_maid Dec 2012 #12
My record is 5 wins (including Gore) & 3 losses WI_DEM Dec 2012 #13
5-5 BillStein Dec 2012 #14
Hmm... wyldwolf Dec 2012 #15
was for Democrats and liked Mrs. Clinton. Then GOP moved in Palin and tore-up Hillary so much they- Sunlei Dec 2012 #16
 

graham4anything

(11,464 posts)
2. I have been right in every election but 2000 and 2004 going back to the 60s
Sun Dec 30, 2012, 07:10 AM
Dec 2012

now, I didn't vote for the winner, obviously many times over

like say

1968, 1972, 1980, 1984, 1988, 2000, 2004
because all those elections were fractures

what could have been without the fractures in those years(being that 2000 and 2004 was in direct response caused by the both are alike meme shouted out by Nader and his ites.)
And the others all were winnable had there not been division

united we stand
divided we fall
sitting at home is a losing cause

SWTORFanatic

(385 posts)
4. 1-1... figure that one out
Sun Dec 30, 2012, 02:31 PM
Dec 2012

Didn't vote in 2000 (first year I could have)

Did vote in 2004 for Kerry

Didn't vote in 2008 - I knew Obama would win in a landslide

Voted Obama in 2012

Jamaal510

(10,893 posts)
6. Ditto.
Sun Dec 30, 2012, 04:08 PM
Dec 2012

2-0 in presidential elections, 4-0 in congressional elections, 1-0 in gubernatorial elections, and 0-1 in mayoral elections.

 

Drunken Irishman

(34,857 posts)
8. My record isn't as good outside presidential...
Sun Dec 30, 2012, 05:41 PM
Dec 2012

I am undefeated in congressional races, since my rep is a Democrat and has won every election I've been eligible. But every gubernatorial candidate I've voted for has lost and so has every senatorial candidate. Fortunately, I'm undefeated in mayoral elections - as my mayor is a liberal Democrat.

democrattotheend

(11,605 posts)
7. I'm either 3-0 or 2-1 depending on how you look at it
Sun Dec 30, 2012, 04:17 PM
Dec 2012

2004 was my first presidential vote, and I voted in New Jersey. Kerry lost the election but he won New Jersey, so technically, I have voted for the winning slate of electors all three times. I'm especially proud of 2008, when my vote helped turn Virginia blue.

Third Doctor

(1,574 posts)
10. I was wrong about 2004.
Sun Dec 30, 2012, 08:10 PM
Dec 2012

But I'm not completely convinced Ohio's secretary of state at the time didn't help things along a bit for Bush. Something about Blackwell rubs me the wrong way besides just being a republican. Since I live in a red state I'm mostly on the losing side locally.

union_maid

(3,502 posts)
12. OMG, you made me count
Mon Dec 31, 2012, 09:51 AM
Dec 2012

And I've been eligible to vote in 10 presidential elections. How is that freaking possible? Anyway, I'm 5-5, since I'm only counting the wins when the guy I voted for actually got to serve. I knew, however, that McGovern didn't have a prayer, and that Reagan would win both times. I held onto hope until the last minute, but I knew. Bush, not so much.

WI_DEM

(33,497 posts)
13. My record is 5 wins (including Gore) & 3 losses
Mon Dec 31, 2012, 10:29 AM
Dec 2012

first presidential election 1984--voted Mondale--Lost
1988--voted Dukakis--Lost
1992--voted Clinton--Won
1996--voted Clinton --Won
2000--voted Gore--Won & then stolen
2004--Voted Kerry--Lost
2008--voted Obama--Won
2012--Voted Obama--Won

BillStein

(758 posts)
14. 5-5
Mon Dec 31, 2012, 11:09 AM
Dec 2012

If I count my vote in 2004 as a loss- considering that the scotus overruled my vote- then I'm actually even!

wyldwolf

(43,867 posts)
15. Hmm...
Mon Dec 31, 2012, 01:22 PM
Dec 2012

...ok, just on presidential winning picks (not necessarily supported the winner)

1980 - Carter (L)
1984 - Reagan (W)
1988 - HW Bush (W)
1992 - Clinton (W)
1996 - Clinton (W)
2000 - Gore (W?)
2004 - Kerry (L)
2008 - Obama (W)
2012 - Obama (W)

6-2-1 (I'm listing 2000 as a tie - not sure what else to do with it.)

On edit: The first presidential election I could vote in was '88. But I followed closely for a couple of cycles before then.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
16. was for Democrats and liked Mrs. Clinton. Then GOP moved in Palin and tore-up Hillary so much they-
Mon Dec 31, 2012, 01:47 PM
Dec 2012

changed the primary results. Mr. Obama rose to the top in the primary, he was always good..however the demonising republicans did to Mrs Clinton hurt her in her primary.Republicans may have even wanted Mr. Obama to win because they though they would have a better chance against Obama. Obama won the primary. Have to say I didn't know much about him and started to really listen to him. It's like he was destined to be President one day with his lifes history. The more you know him, the more you loved him. A good, honest person.

Even with the billions republicans threw at that loser and the nutty media campaigns. I agree with what Elie Wiesel said before this past election. Not exact quote, "Obama has to win again, he is our last chance"

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»2016 Postmortem»I am 2-0 in presidential ...