Democratic Primaries

Hortensis

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1. Okay. I'd recommend you not bother being worried, though.

Thu May 30, 2019, 08:23 AM

May 2019

None of us have a duty to "commit" prematurely for DU's little poll. For me choosing "undecided" is a deliberate position and one of strength, not weakness. I feel "committing" to someone who could turn out to be a no-go is at best just a harmless game, but when it's driven by foolishly strong partisanship downright stupid, and even distinctly immoral.

Plus, since I trust the overall good sense of Democrats to rid our field of bad choices, my own top criterion will be electability against the Republican candidate and long coattails to sweep hundreds of Democrats into office on, and only time and events will reveal that.

In any case, hope this little explanation helps ease your worry. You can be sure I'll be picking a candidate to vote for before my state's primary.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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I cant believe 40% of DU are still "undecided" in our poll. [View all] oldsoftie May 2019 OP

Okay. I'd recommend you not bother being worried, though. Hortensis May 2019 #1

Well stated! SallyHemmings May 2019 #8

Strong and beautifully succinct stand. Hortensis May 2019 #12

Even though I picked Joe as my starting avatar, I will support the nominee no matter who. lark May 2019 #29

Me too Joediss May 2019 #41

Supporting one candidate may be interpreted as not supporting others DBoon May 2019 #62

No one has asked anyone to "commit." It's a simple question: thesquanderer May 2019 #20

:) Sure, just a relatively frivolous game then. Hortensis May 2019 #26

Yes, just a curiosity of where the numbers would fall given the way the poll is worded. oldsoftie May 2019 #49

I would, if forced to choose among at least 12 I like, choose Harris. dawg day May 2019 #58

I suspect we'll see movement after the debates begin. Hortensis May 2019 #65

Yes, and the first one isnt too far out! oldsoftie May 2019 #67

Yes, thats all my intent was. Just a simple question; not a commitment! Thanks. oldsoftie May 2019 #48

Sorry I came off so aggressive, a misdirected reaction Hortensis May 2019 #66

Thats OK, not a problem at all. Thank u! oldsoftie May 2019 #68

some people might change their mind every few days JI7 May 2019 #90

This KPN May 2019 #27

That's my position, too lillypaddle May 2019 #34

Even though I picked Inslee, I am comfortable with our Democratic list of candidates MaryMagdaline May 2019 #55

+1000 nt LibFarmer May 2019 #61

It's way too early to commit Otto Lidenbrock May 2019 #2

It is more than a year until the election. Srkdqltr May 2019 #3

I agree. Delmette2.0 May 2019 #42

I think a good portion of DU doesn't even come to this specific forum sometimes. Agschmid May 2019 #4

Oldsoftie, may I suggest donating as a far more meaningful Hortensis May 2019 #10

The first election isn't until 2020. I'm in no hurry to decide. Opel_Justwax May 2019 #5

True, although its likely to be down to the wire by the end of March because of Super Tuesday oldsoftie May 2019 #51

I've elimitated several of the announced candidates irisblue May 2019 #6

Post again October 15th.... need 4 debates before thinking of narrowing down. 4139 May 2019 #7

I am going to wait until after the debates in Miami... FM123 May 2019 #9

What's the rush? The Velveteen Ocelot May 2019 #11

I am down to two choices. It is a coin flip for me but we have about nine months until Iowa votes. LonePirate May 2019 #13

John Edwards, his history with & for me. irisblue May 2019 #14

Good point oldsoftie May 2019 #50

I have a choice, but I don't want to get into having to defend my choice MGKrebs May 2019 #15

You are correct on that! Its a good point. nt oldsoftie May 2019 #74

I think it's healthy that so many are undecided. MBS May 2019 #16

I agree hlthe2b May 2019 #22

Campaigns are long loyalsister May 2019 #17

I can't believe 60% of DU are "decided" already mtnsnake May 2019 #18

Because it's about who we would vote for if it were held today; we can change our minds later LongtimeAZDem May 2019 #19

Yes, you are right, but "undecided" is an option in the poll mtnsnake May 2019 #25

If the vote were held today, I'd make my choice more quickly and vote for that candidate. LanternWaste May 2019 #21

I'd note that all three of our DU admins count themselves "undecided" currently, (though they may hlthe2b May 2019 #23

That may be what the Sig line thing says but in our profile... WePurrsevere May 2019 #24

I see. I didnt know there was a difference. Thank you. oldsoftie May 2019 #75

Well, it's NOT being held today, so I have no reason to commit to a candidate... TreasonousBastard May 2019 #28

I think there are so many good candidates lots of people are waiting a while. redstatebluegirl May 2019 #30

Other people are so annoying, aren't they? jberryhill May 2019 #31

Why Such A Lather Me. May 2019 #32

Just because you'd like to know my opinion doesn't obligate me to give it. bitterross May 2019 #33

I blame the phrasing of the question Shrek May 2019 #35

Believe it! MontanaMama May 2019 #36

I can't believe you would demand an answer to a hypothetical. Demit May 2019 #37

It was never a demand, just a curiosity. Simply because of the wording thats all. oldsoftie May 2019 #53

Some might not want to because it automatically becomes a part of the argument. SouthernProgressive May 2019 #38

Thats a very good point. Especially seeing how some can get!!! oldsoftie May 2019 #52

I choose snowybirdie May 2019 #39

The election is not today so kacekwl May 2019 #40

So what? BannonsLiver May 2019 #43

I vowed to stay uncommitted until at least 2 debates. Funtatlaguy May 2019 #44

My take, even for a hypothetical question is there is insufficient information at this time. mitch96 May 2019 #45

I'm waiting for some debates to decide, therefore I am undecided. aikoaiko May 2019 #46

I cant believe you are so worried about the "40% undecided" in our poll solara May 2019 #47

Because it takes like 45 seconds to make a post? Not that big a deal. oldsoftie May 2019 #56

I will vote for the nominee-- dawg day May 2019 #54

Some of We Who are "Undecided" Would Like to Keep Our Preference Private-That Shouldn't Be a Problem dlk May 2019 #57

I'm at the point that vote wavers from day to day Runningdawg May 2019 #59

I'd be unprepared zipplewrath May 2019 #60

Why can't you believe that? MineralMan May 2019 #63

some of us are waiting for debates AmandaRuth May 2019 #64

Me too. I'm waiting for the debates and I'm very excited solara May 2019 #70

I don't accept your premise -- that I must choose now. I refuse. earthshine May 2019 #69

OK, that made me LOL. "I refuse". I love it. oldsoftie May 2019 #72

Why specifically are you surprised and worried by this? LanternWaste May 2019 #71

Its an innocent, simple question. Just figured most on THIS site would have a favorite in mind. oldsoftie May 2019 #73

I had my heart broken in 2008 and again in 2016. LisaM May 2019 #76

bring on the debates Skittles May 2019 #77

If the primary was held today we would have had some debates already. dem4decades May 2019 #78

You're not the boss of me. IADEMO2004 May 2019 #79

HA!! oldsoftie May 2019 #80

2008 caucus night I was Biden Clinton Obama IADEMO2004 May 2019 #85

If "Ham Sandwich" were an option I'd choose that Rstrstx May 2019 #81

but the election isn't today so I haven't bothered to do research etc dsc May 2019 #82

There are too many good ones!... Phentex May 2019 #83

I think people are still waiting to see who else might come in and who drops out Algernon Moncrieff May 2019 #84

I'll make my decision in November of 2020. RLG May 2019 #86

I'll Decide a Few Weeks The River May 2019 #87

what does it matter to you ? we aren't voting today JI7 May 2019 #88

You seem to misunderstand what Undecided means. yardwork May 2019 #89

I support every single one of our democrats.... pbmus May 2019 #91

Honestly, my favorite changes from day to day susanr516 May 2019 #92

People are waiting for debates. Blue_true May 2019 #93

"Sir, you must decide NOW" dalton99a May 2019 #94

I like all of them. Iggo May 2019 #95