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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 10:54 AM Original message |
Poll question: Will Obama win in November without the votes of Clinton supporters? |
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quantass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
1. Tiny % won't vote for him....the rest WILL! (History shows this) |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:21 AM Response to Reply #1 |
27. Most supporters of *ANY* real Democratic candidate are Democrats first. |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:00 PM Response to Reply #27 |
38. I agree. For me, those who say they won't vote for Obama OR Hillary are a problem. |
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Rageneau (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 01:15 PM Response to Reply #38 |
55. Yes, but above loyaty to party -- or even country -- is fealty to a principle. |
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Mags (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 03:18 PM Response to Reply #55 |
56. I couldn't have said it better. Thanks |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 04:49 PM Response to Reply #55 |
65. What principles of yours would McCain represent? |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 10:57 AM Original message |
I don't think the percentage of Clinton supporters that won't vote for Obama is anywhere |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
5. I don't either. It's just primary trash talk. This poll is assuming they won't. |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:14 AM Response to Reply #5 |
23. Let's see....can Obama win the GE without almost 1/2 of the party.... |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:48 AM Response to Reply #23 |
32. It's not my scenario. It's the scenario of many DUers. |
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MercutioATC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:05 PM Response to Reply #32 |
42. Regardless of the source, it's still unrealistic. |
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FredScuttle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 10:57 AM Response to Original message |
2. There should be a 3rd category |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
3. No he won't |
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lisa58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
4. All Clinton supporters? No he couldn't possibly if none... |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:01 AM Response to Reply #4 |
9. Of course we're right. Lets see how the poll goes. nt |
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indio55555 (144 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:03 PM Response to Reply #4 |
40. (and there will be some) |
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Lerkfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 10:59 AM Response to Original message |
6. if some clinton supporters say they will stay home or vote mccain, then we didn't really |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
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Texas Hill Country (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:00 AM Response to Original message |
8. without the Clinton voters, he doesnt have a chance in hell. sorry. |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:02 AM Response to Reply #8 |
11. I agree. The poll will show what DUers think. |
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Texas Hill Country (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:10 AM Response to Reply #11 |
20. doubt it. |
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slinkerwink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:01 AM Response to Original message |
10. We do need the Clinton supporters on our side. |
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mudesi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:03 AM Response to Original message |
12. He doesn't need them |
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newmajority (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:03 AM Response to Original message |
13. Considering that the Hillbots talking this shit represent an entire.00000001% of the voting populace |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:08 PM Response to Reply #13 |
44. You're missing my point. |
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sshan2525 (311 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:03 AM Response to Original message |
14. Anyone who would vote for McCain... |
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Mz Pip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:04 AM Response to Original message |
15. Hillary supporters who vote for McCain |
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DadOf2LittleAngels (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:05 AM Response to Original message |
16. No.... However |
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Crazy Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:12 AM Response to Reply #16 |
21. I'd love for just one to give me the real reason they wouldn't vote for Obama |
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DadOf2LittleAngels (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:18 AM Response to Reply #21 |
24. Its called cutting off your nose to spite your face... |
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unapatriciated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
17. I also believe that he will get those votes and win the General Election. |
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Douglas Carpenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:08 AM Response to Original message |
18. Of course he needs the support of Clinton supporters or he will lose |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:09 AM Response to Original message |
19. doesnt the reverse hold true???? |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:51 AM Response to Reply #19 |
33. Yes, but that scenario is unlikely. |
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Spazito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
22. Obama will get the vast majority of former Hillary supporters... |
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rox63 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:20 AM Response to Original message |
25. A better question would be |
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aquarius dawning (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:30 AM Response to Reply #25 |
29. & if not, what happens then, do we take away their birthdays and stamp their mealcards no dessert |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:21 AM Response to Original message |
26. He wont have to worry because the vast majority are smart enough to do what's right. |
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iamthebandfanman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:27 AM Response to Original message |
28. my best friend whos republican |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:56 AM Response to Reply #28 |
35. It is sad that many here think that Obama "doesn't need Clinton supporters." |
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Zachstar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
30. I voted yes so I can explain here. |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:53 AM Response to Reply #30 |
34. This was a yes or no poll. |
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Stop Cornyn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
31. Better question: Will McBush3 win in November without the votes of Clinton supporters? Answer: No. |
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AndyTiedye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
36. Divided We Lose |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 11:58 AM Response to Original message |
37. I believe that the overwhelming majority of Clinton supporters are good DEMOCRATS, and as such |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:02 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. I agree. The poll suggests that a plurality of DUers don't agree with us. |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:12 PM Response to Reply #39 |
48. I think some of the confusion has to do with endless conditions & demands being made |
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lojasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
41. stupid question. |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:09 PM Response to Reply #41 |
45. You're missing my point. |
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lojasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:24 PM Response to Reply #45 |
54. Show me a direct quote.... |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 04:32 PM Response to Reply #45 |
64. I've seen many here at DU say we can win without the tiny fraction here... |
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DearAbby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
43. There will be a small percentage |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:11 PM Response to Reply #43 |
47. I agree. An insignificant number, imo. |
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DearAbby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:20 PM Response to Reply #47 |
53. Very heated primary... |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:10 PM Response to Original message |
46. no he won`t |
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briv1016 (407 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:16 PM Response to Original message |
49. I think come June 3rd |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:17 PM Response to Original message |
50. They're sure doing their damnedest to bring him down |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 04:31 PM Response to Reply #50 |
63. I know. They may end up costing him dozens of votes. |
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dajoki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
51. I think he will need... |
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anigbrowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 12:19 PM Response to Original message |
52. Yes...and he'll win even bigger with their votes. .nt |
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Perry Logan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 04:24 PM Response to Original message |
57. Talking like sexists and calling your opponents racists is what the kids call a "major fuck-up." |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 04:29 PM Response to Reply #57 |
62. So is whining like a bitty baby |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 04:25 PM Response to Original message |
58. I reject your premise. All real Dems will vote for the Dem nominee. |
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anonymous171 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
59. Remember the "Nobody But Dean" people? |
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TheDonkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
60. Yes. Because at that point they will be OBAMA SUPPORTERS |
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RoadRage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
61. IF her supporters don't vote for Obama, then yes - he'll lose. |
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Bensthename (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-19-08 04:52 PM Response to Original message |
66. Her supporters will vote for Obama.. No doubt. |
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