Who is most likely to drop out of the Presidential campaign next?

[Hawkeye-X]

Poll question: Who is most likely to drop out of the Presidential campaign next?

[Guaranteed]

1. I hear Joe's running out of money.

Maybe he could hit up the RNC. But, if not, he won't last much longer.

On edit: I'm wrong. It was CMB that I heard that about. Excuse my idiocy.

He should drop out anyway though.

[jenk]

2. braun has to go, kucinich is next, though Lieberman could drop out sooner

Braun is low on money and support, last night she did nothing but take up time.

Kucinich looked bad last night, also low on money and support, he's said his piece, now it's time to yield to the candidates who have a chance.

we know the deal with Lieberman

[Brucey]

3. I really like Mosely-Braun, but think she is going to

run out of money.

[DoraFan]

4. You think?

You think she is going to run out of money? What has she rasied so far? $300,000 or so. It is not wether she is going to run out of money, but how soon.

[salin]

26. Depends

is she really spending any money? Is she doing much more than going to the debates? If she is running on virtually no cost - then it can stretch awhile. I think her point is to be heard. I think she will stay in as long as possible - which may be awhile if she is, as I suspect, running a really low cost campaign.

[Atlant]

30. I think your analysis is correct.

She'll drop out when it's politically useful, and not
beause of money.

I hope the incoming Democratic administration treats her
well; she deserves it.

Atlant

[NewYorkerfromMass]

5. Lieberman haters NOTE: He's got big bucks!!!

He's got at least 10 million in the bank so better hold your fire.
BTW as a matter of personal policy I'm not voting in this type of negative poll.

[jenk]

6. doesn't matter, the people are unresponsive to him

and he won't spend all the 10 mil, probably keep at least 5 or 6 for himself.

[boxster]

7. Ok, these polls are now officially meaningless, if six people (so far)

really think Howard Dean is going to fold the tent next.

Edit: typo.

[elfwitch]

8. maybe it is wishful thinking...

n/t

[NewYorkerfromMass]

14. O.K. Why the animosity?

How does Howard manage to do it? NOTE: I have not voted in this poll.

[Hep]

21. Easy

He's winning. He's raising more money. He has more supporters. His supporters are louder. More energized. And he's actually STILL gaining momentum.

[NewYorkerfromMass]

28. Note: Dean hasn't won anything yet. eom

[meegbear]

9. dean ....

GONE BABY GONE!!!!

[VermontDem2004]

11. Ok Dean is going to be the next one to drop out?

:eyes:

[salin]

27. Then how the heck would you entertain yourself

without being able to poke fun and a stick at all the Dean supporters? :shrug:

[Sean Reynolds]

10. May I ask those 17% that believe Dean will drop out WHY they think so?

Or could it be that it's just the anti-Dean crowd voting again? :eyes:

[VermontDem2004]

12. Yes

And also the one who put "taunting Dean supporters" under his hobby list.

[mikehiggins]

15. misunderstanding

The only reason I can come up with for the "Dean" boomlet in the "who's going to jump ship" poll is that some/most of those voting didn't understand the question.

Actually, rethinking it, I don't think Lieberman will drop out either. It would be the right thing to do, so...

[NewYorkerfromMass]

17. what's so hard to understand about

"Who is most likely to drop out next"?
In case you haven't noticed, some people here really dislike Dean. I'm quite certain those votes weren't mistakes.

[VermontDem2004]

18. What does disliking Dean have to do with thinking that he is the next

one to drop out. I don't like Lieberman but I sure as hell don't think he will be the next candidate to drop out.

[salin]

29. for those - it would be

wishful thinking.

The level of animosity against various candidates concerns me - appears to me that some folks seem to have lost perspective.

[Hep]

19. Yeah, some people can't discern between

"Which candidate do you think will drop out next" and "Which candidate to you have an irrational, blind, seething hatred for?"

But then, we don't hail the Dean Bashers as the intellectual leaders among men, so...

[ThirdWheelLegend]

22. wow drawing even more support

"But then, we don't hail the Dean Bashers as the intellectual leaders among men, so..."

Count on my vote! :eyes:

[Atlant]

31. The 17% is just a proof-point that you can safely ignore...

The 17% is just a proof-point that you can safely ignore 17%
of DUers as quite non-pragmatic or willfully clueless.

I can't yet give you a gold-edged guarantee that Howard
Dean will be the Democratic candidate, but anyone who thinks
he'll be the next candidate to drop out is just blowing smoke
in your face and hoping you inhale.

Atlant

[mikehiggins]

13. WIshful thinking

Admittedly it's wishful thinking to hope Joe will do the right thing and throw himself on his sword, but considering his chances of winning this thing, the best thing he can do is go back to being the Senator from Connecticut. All he has to do is read the editorials in Connecticut papers and take the hint.

[Hawkeye-X]

16. Joe is EVEN losing in CT

to Howard Dean on a recent poll from CT. That should give Lieberman a big fat clue, but again, it's wishful thinking too.

Hawkeye-X

[AWD]

20. I think Joe's too stubborn...

...but I voted for him anyway.

Interesting to see how the anti-Dean hate is raging so much that people actually think the candidate whooping so much ass would be next to drop out.

[Uzybone]

23. Moseley Braun needs to go

like someone posted on here she is running for an Ambassadorship or a cabinet position.

[DoraFan]

25. Personally, I think

she was brought in by the DNC to try and take votes away from Sharpton and for no other reason.

[elperromagico]

24. I voted for Lieberman

I think this race is essentially down to four: Dean, Kerry, Clark, and Gephardt--- I might throw in Edwards for good measure.

Lieberman is not energizing the base at all. In fact, he appears to be aggravating them. He certainly aggravates me.

Kucinich has one of the most dedicated groups of supporters I have ever seen, and I can understand why--- he's an old school FDR New Deal Democrat. But he doesn't have the support on the national or even state level.

CMB is, unfortunately, a great candidate in a field of great candidates; she would make a wonderful vice president, but I don't see her making it to the nomination.

Sharpton is a superb speaker, but let's face it: He doesn't have a snowball's chance.

We're dealing with four candidates, maybe five. I doubt all nine of them will be in the race by the time the primaries roll around.

On edit: I think, in terms of balance, the four major candidates are good. Two Washington outsiders, two Senators; two Northeasterners, two Southerners.

[livinontheedge]

32. Anyone below 3% nationally needs to drop out.

The field is far too crowded. No one can put out a sharp message with so many in the vying for media time.

[DoraFan]

33. Sure they can

No one can put out a sharp message with so many in the vying for media time.

Dean isn't having any trouble getting out a "sharp message". In fact, his message is so sharp and resonating that he is pretty much running away with it from where I sit.

[_NorCal_D_]

34. LOL Dean is at 11%?

:shrug: