Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumTulsi Gabbard got a boost following Hillary Clinton's attacks on her
After Clinton's attack on Gabbard -- calling her "favorite of the Russians" -- the Hawaii Democrat's poll numbers rose, earning her a place on the November debate stage. Before the Democratic debate on October 15, Gabbard looked like she was going to miss November's debate. Candidates needed to hit at least 3% in four qualifying polls. Gabbard had never hit that 3% mark in any qualifying poll this entire year. Then Clinton's remarks came on October 17.
Following Clinton's podcast appearance, Gabbard got a qualifying poll from Suffolk University Iowa poll that was taken partially before Clinton's comments and partially after. She then reached 5% in a CNN/University of New Hampshire poll conducted the following week. Over that same period, Suffolk gave Gabbard another qualifying poll. Finally, she earned 3% in a Quinnipiac University poll from Iowa this past week.
Four qualifying polls means Gabbard is in the November debate, where she'll be able to spread a message that Clinton is not a fan of. It is, of course, difficult to say with certainty that Clinton's remarks caused Gabbard to rise, but it's difficult to escape the likelihood given the polling data. Gabbard headed into the October debate with little momentum and the debate didn't seem like it was going to help her. Her performance was not widely hailed (as it was for Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar and South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg).
An Ipsos Knowledge Panel poll taken after the debate but before Clinton's remarks seem to back up the reviews of a mediocre Gabbard performance. Among those who debated in October, she ranked lowest for the percentage of Democratic primary voters who said they'd consider voting for her. Gabbard had the lowest favorable rating and worst net favorabilty (favorable - unfavorable) rating. She also had the highest jump in unfavorable ratings comparing Ipsos poll taken before and after the debate with the same respondents.
Then in nearly perfect succession, Clinton spoke about Gabbard and Gabbard started hitting the debate threshold in qualifying polls...
https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/07/politics/tulsi-gabbard-hillary-clinton/index.html
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
dlk
(11,425 posts)However, Tulsi didnt waste any time taking the bait.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
at140
(6,110 posts)to all but the politically un-informed. It wasn't Kamala or Elizabeth.
Who is the other significant female candidate running?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
dlk
(11,425 posts)That alone would appear to disqualify her for higher office. There never seems to be a shortage of outspoken Hillary haters.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
HerbChestnut
(3,649 posts)To be clear, I do not support Tulsi Gabbard, but all Hillary did was give her the attention she was looking for.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
dlk
(11,425 posts)Controversy can create an artificial and temporary bump in polls.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
HerbChestnut
(3,649 posts)Yes. Exactly.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,271 posts).... her single digit support .
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
at140
(6,110 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
lark
(22,996 posts)RT has worked long and hard to make that happen to disrupt the process by showing some (totally fake) success and then having her run as 3rd party. Anyone who thinks that isn't going on, isn't paying close attention.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
at140
(6,110 posts)since as you noted the RW'ers like her. I am not worried about Tulsi.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BeyondGeography
(39,276 posts)And that was happening before Clinton did her thing. She was in minuscule single-digits and had the worst debate of anyone on the stage last month.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
TheFarseer
(9,308 posts)Tulsi completely wrecked any chance Kamala still had.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BeyondGeography
(39,276 posts)And things like the Harris attack are exactly why she needs (or needed) to go IMO.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Celerity
(42,637 posts)There is extremely little in her core platform that RWers would support. She is overall very left wing and basically supports MFA. The RW only uses her as a disruptive force and pays attention to her as she attacks her fellow Democrats and especially Clinton.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
roody
(10,849 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)been using the polls to boost her, they know that she's a deep disruption to the Democratic nomination process, and they'd like to see her continue to poll well enough to keep gumming up the works.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
beachbumbob
(9,263 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)don't do polls, but reich-wing assholes who are trying to muck up our debates do.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
beachbumbob
(9,263 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
customerserviceguy
(25,183 posts)but I'd bet their best hackers are working on elections, not on silly-ass polls.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Devil Child
(2,728 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
donkeypoofed
(2,187 posts)Gabbard is a Republican and a right winger in her heart I totally believe Putin IS grooming her to be the next Jill Stein.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BannonsLiver
(16,161 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
roody
(10,849 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
AncientGeezer
(2,146 posts)..to justify that smear against a pretty solid Democratic vote in Congress....anything?
Something.....?
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BannonsLiver
(16,161 posts)But I guess when theres a chance to blame Hillary for something some folks cant let that slip by.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BeyondGeography
(39,276 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BannonsLiver
(16,161 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
BeyondGeography
(39,276 posts)She had a one-way ticket to Palookaville and it was punched. Im not seeing the comparative upside.
Your initial response was funny, btw. Just dont do it again!
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
TheFarseer
(9,308 posts)And you definitely dont make unfair attacks that you cant prove. Its bound to backfire.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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msongs
(67,193 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
StevieM
(10,499 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
roody
(10,849 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
Cha
(295,899 posts)her congressional seat.. so we definitely get a Dem who will be for the People.. not going on faux news whining about Dems.
Link to tweet
Tulsi Gabbard tells Fox News host Tucker Carlson that DNC debate criteria isn't transparent
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287260728
Gabbard was just on FOX/Tucker Carlson again trying to position herself as champion of the 9/11 Families..
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287330643
Tulsi Gabbard goes on Tucker Carlson to bash the DNC. WTF?
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1287&pid=259042
Mahalo, Hillary!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
EffieBlack
(14,249 posts)She didnt attack Tulsi. She told the truth and Tulsi confirmed it.
She went up in the polls because the Russians are spending a shitload of money promoting her and are, once again, showing how effectively they can manipulate confused Democrats into turning their fire on Hillary Clinton instead of where it should be.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
AncientGeezer
(2,146 posts)Why?
That would be a horrible waste of resources...If she had Tom Steyer money she'd still be an also ran...
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
EffieBlack
(14,249 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
mcar
(42,206 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(295,899 posts)"a boost" from Hillary haters.. gabbard made sure of that.
Sorry, tg.. that's not going to take you to the WH.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
MustLoveBeagles
(11,563 posts)but I don't think it will last. She'll fizzle out soon enough.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Cha
(295,899 posts)It's like a miracle we're going to be really represented in Congress by someone who doesn't go on fox and complain about hard working Dems all the time.
Link to tweet
I bet President Obama likes him!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Blue Owl
(49,902 posts)n/t
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
oasis
(49,150 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
FreeState
(10,552 posts)At the debate the night before. CNN is spreading fud.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden