In Nov, are you going to vote FOR Obama or AGAINST Gingrich?

[NAO]

The vast majority of Republicans are voting AGAINST Obama; it's clear they don't really like any of their candidates, but their "top priority" is to "get Obama out of the White House". They've been saying that for years.

And, if I were pressed, I'd have to say I will turn out and cast a vote for Obama, despite my numerous reservations, despite his record, despite my disappointments in him, in order to keep Gingrich (or whichever Republican) OUT of the White House.

So, I ask my fellow DU'ers, In November, are you going to vote FOR Obama or AGAINST Gingrich?

[teddy51]

1. My vote will be to keep a Republican out of the White House, and I will hold my nose. n/t

[Pilotguy]

2. I'll be voting for Obama!

[MrSlayer]

3. Against the Republican.

I voted for someone for the first time in 2008. That didn't quite work out the way I'd hoped. My fault I know. Back to reality.

[FrenchieCat]

4. My vote will be for OBAMA,

period.

Like Jackie Robinson was when compared to most baseball players,
Obama is better than many Presidents we have had in the past,
and although he ain't perfect, no one ever said that perfection was a prerequisite
to earning a 2nd term,
so I'm not sure why that should be a prerequisite now....all of the sudden!

[JustAnotherGen]

33. Wish I could

Rec just this reply!

[bigdarryl]

5. It still might be Romney remember the ESTABLISHMENT RETHUGS are going to try and destroy Ginrich

[NAO]

10. Point of the post is that it doesn't matter to Republicans: Gingrich, Romney, Satan

whatever.

They are just frothing and screaming to "get rid of Obama". Any loss of enthusiasm or abstention b/c of idealism on our side is going to deliver the White House to the Republican.

[MisterP]

27. if the WH is delivered to the GOP, it'll be because of Obama's shitty policies caused by his

"pragmatism"--not anybody's idealism

[coalition_unwilling]

6. Voting against Gingrich or any of the other Repuke sleazebags. My epiphany came

while watching a Repuke debate shortly before Iowa. That experience sobered me up in a hurry from my brief flirtation with voting 3rd party or abstaining in November. Sometimes it is a civic duty to hold one's nose and vote the lesser of two evils; 2012 is surely one of those times.

[DinahMoeHum]

7. For Obama. No third-party bullshit for me. . .

Remember, the voting machines do not count who you vote against, only who you vote for.

[Zoigal]

8. Obama

No problem making that choice. True. i can't support all of his
decisions, but overall, considering the hostile climate he is working in, i think he has done quite well.....z

[annabanana]

9. BOTH!. . . .n/t

[auburngrad82]

30. I agree! nt

[nevergiveup]

11. I will be taking advantage of my right to vote

and I will vote both for Obama and against the Republican. Two for the price of one . I see it as a good deal.

[TreasonousBastard]

12. I will be voting FOR Obama, and anyone who doesn't like it...

or him, can kiss my white ass.

[A Brand New World]

23. Amen Brother! I love my President!

n/t

[SaintPete]

38. Internet tough guys

always scare me

[Fozzledick]

13. Yes.

[Old Codger]

14. somewhat

Half and half, no one can or should please all of us all of the time, impossible task, I do not like everything Obama has done or not done, but I do dislike everything the repugs have done so no-brainer Obama all the way.

[seeviewonder]

15. It will be the same outcome, hopefully,

but I will be voting against the Repub.

[one_voice]

16. I will be...

voting FOR Obama and AGAINST whatever reject they pick.

[LiberalEsto]

17. For liberal-leaning Supreme Court nominations nt

[JoePhilly]

18. For Obama ... whether Gingrich or Romney.

[politicasista]

19. For Obama

[Phx_Dem]

20. Really?!!

[onenote]

21. For Obama

[DesertRat]

22. FOR OBAMA

Duh

[bigwillq]

24. Against the Republican candidate (nt)

[savalez]

25. For Obama.

[Bryan]

26. Both!

I will have the pleasure of voting once again for Barack Obama, and I might just have the distinct privilege of sticking it to Newt Gingrich at the same time. What a wonderful election this is shaping up to be.

[krawhitham]

28. FOR Obama

[musicblind]

29. For Obama because Gingrich won't be the nominee

and because I genuinely like Obama.

And remember, I was a Hillary Clinton supporter during the primaries.

I don't think the hate of Obama is nearly as widespread as people want to believe.

[zipplewrath]

31. Against the GOP

Again. This is getting habitual.

[classof56]

32. I'm going to vote FOR President Obama

Thanks for giving me the chance to weigh in.

[brooklynite]

34. Already doubled-maxed out...

Was supporting him anyway, but the lunch with the VP didn't hurt any...

[JTFrog]

35. Yes. n/t

[Iggo]

36. I'll be voting FOR the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.

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There's no "vote against" option on my ballot. If there was, I'd have to vote twice...lol.

(EDIT: Gosh, I hope I passed the loyalty test.)

[SaintPete]

37. Same thing

why does it matter?

There won't be a category for "Not the Republican" - I have no choice but to vote "for" President Obama

[AtomicKitten]

39. For President Obama ...

and against the GOP candidate.

[RebelOne]

40. For Obama. n/t

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

41. I'm not sure it really matters - both reasons, I guess.

I will vote for Obama because (a) I do like many of the things he's done, though not all of them; and (b) because I do not want ANY Republican to become President.