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In reply to the discussion: Reuters: Democratic support for Hillary drops 15 points since February [View all]dsc
(52,172 posts)6. just what we heard about the stories about Gore
they were all his fault because of inherent flaws in him.
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Reuters: Democratic support for Hillary drops 15 points since February [View all]
MannyGoldstein
Mar 2015
OP
Actually, 2008 shows the danger in an unknown (not HRC, who hasover 3 decades in the public eye)
karynnj
Mar 2015
#147
I had and stlll have plenty of words for Bush(es) and none of them are kind.
namastea42
Mar 2015
#33
The media were marching in lock step against President Gore from the get go.
hedda_foil
Mar 2015
#250
Not sure Hillary will declare, but if she does, she'll need to step up her game. Competition from Elizabeth would help.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2015
#16
I don't think this is bad news. This may ensure more candidates participating
namastea42
Mar 2015
#4
The Progressive Wing, or the Democratic Wing of the Democratic Party, I think you mean.
RiverLover
Mar 2015
#14
They hate women and the idea that one can be president is unacceptable to the Koch
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#104
Repeat after me, both parties are the same...keep saying it until you believe it
NoJusticeNoPeace
Mar 2015
#110
I was interested in learning if Ipsos/Reuters was still conducting their polls on the internet...
DonViejo
Mar 2015
#155
No, this was before Obama became the clear front runner. This was right from the start.
Enthusiast
Mar 2015
#188
Untruth as in lie? You are mistaken. I thought Limbaugh started with the vote for Hillary
Enthusiast
Mar 2015
#243
There's a reason so many are so vested in all-but declaring her the nominee now (nt)
jeff47
Mar 2015
#161
Yes, they know Hillary can't withstand scrutiny on the issues & that her poll#s cant survive a rigorous campaign.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2015
#252
I was inspired to support her campaign for the Senate...where she wants to stay
brooklynite
Mar 2015
#69
Thanx demwing, well said. Oh and btw, Elizabeth WILL run, Hillary can "bank" on it.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2015
#92
Agree with you 100%, which is what distinguishes Elizabeth and makes her, as the "reluctant candidate," all the more attractive.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2015
#121
U mite b rite, $ talks, unfortunately, but Elizabeth cud lead by example & swear off big $ donors & get major media buzz that way. It's possible.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2015
#200
Pro choice, pro-gay rights, pro infrastructure, pro safety net, voted against Bush tax cuts...
brooklynite
Mar 2015
#212
Elizabeth Warren won the State of Massachusetts...and so did Hillary Clinton
brooklynite
Mar 2015
#234
Wouldn't that be wonderful if Warren runs? I sure hope that is in the cards and stars.
namastea42
Mar 2015
#96
Yes thats obvious, but HRC as the only source of said coattails needs fleshing out.
HereSince1628
Mar 2015
#125
Yes. In the Primary. That's where the momentum is created, choices down ticket
libdem4life
Mar 2015
#254
Hillary does seem to be her own worst enemy, when she starts campaigning & her poll numbers then eventually drop over time as her views become known.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2015
#23
You're dead on about the Senate. Hillary is not goin to inspire Dems to come out n vote like a true progressive candidate would.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2015
#135
"Republicans and their left wing ALLIES"? You gotta be fuckin' kiddin...talk about throwin people under the bus! Wow, nice!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Mar 2015
#116
That everyone in the population that is measured has a theoretically equal chance of being polled
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#57
What makes a poll random is that every type of person has an equal chance of having their views...
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#183
There is no systematic way to collect a traditional probability sample of the general population...
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#189
No poll is perfect but those that rely on them still do well in predicting the final results
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#197
Please provide evidence that an online internet poll is a random sample as...
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#240
I hope you aren't smoking when you are standing so close to a strawman.
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#186
The poll has two flaws. It's an online poll and consequently it's a non-probability sample...
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#203
Sure, all cabinet members conduct ALL offical state business on private servers
RiverLover
Mar 2015
#60
I read that a live caller national telephone survey cost $20,000.00
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#109
I don't defend political poling per se. I defend polling that strives to meet industry standards./NT
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#154
panel studies are actually a pretty innovative and credible approach to polling.
geek tragedy
Mar 2015
#144
I wish there was a Decree for Democrats...stop apologizing...stop mea culpa-ing
libdem4life
Mar 2015
#115
I live in arguably the most liberal and diverse large city in the nation; Los Angeles
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#160
She will be a great president for working people if her tenure is anything like her husband's
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#164
huh. . . In February I wasn't sure. But now after all the email bullshit and the made up Benghazi
B Calm
Mar 2015
#137
Did you just cite an "online poll" as something authoritative? Like the time you cited
msanthrope
Mar 2015
#153
You, Manny, posted a chart, claiming they were #1. I posted a chart showing that with
msanthrope
Mar 2015
#193
Let's stipulate to move the argument forward that the poll is acceptable...
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#207
Can you please link me to the IPSOS REID polls so I can see the actual question and data?
DemocratSinceBirth
Mar 2015
#247
Politics is a rough racket if you're carrying a lot of baggage on the campaign train. K&R
Tierra_y_Libertad
Mar 2015
#173
And it will continue to drop every time she gets in front of a microphone and cameras.
Purveyor
Mar 2015
#178
same thing happened with Whitman--a lot of votes, but no CA Pub I know wanted her
MisterP
Mar 2015
#248