Are you voting for Kerry, or against Bush?

[Used and Abused]

Are there still people who are voting "Anybody But Bush or Nader?"

Edited to Add: I really am impressed with Kerry, and I am voting FOR him. However, my hatred of Bush is stronger than my love for Kerry! I'm not sure where that leaves me!

[wryter2000]

1. For Kerry

And I'm a Deanie.

[Tropez]

22. me too.

[swag]

2. I am voting for Kerry and against Bush.

And Ralph Nader can go fuck himself.

[lachattefolle]

10. ditto, you said it before I could :)

[neverforget]

20. Damn right! For Kerry and against the war monger

[Vickers]

3. How about you? What are you doing?

C'mon now, don't be shy.

[Used and Abused]

9. how rude of me

I like Kerry as a person although I'm almost fed up with the dems. Nevertheless, I'm voting FOR Kerry and definitely against Bush. Honestly, it's moreso against Bush.

[Vickers]

14. Well, I'm voting for Kerry

And I'm not fed up with Dems.

Sometimes this "I'm voting against Bush" sounds like a cop-out to me. If that's the way you feel, write-in the perfect candidate.

[sweetheart]

51. Same here

Without Bush, i doubt i would be here today talking with you. He
has brought a whole generation ot of the woodwork to defend the
constitution. Once Kerry wins, i'll be confident that safe hands
once again are in charge.

Honestly, i've quite warmed to him. Originally, i felt a 100% ABB
voter, and every day, i like kerry more and more. It's not quite
love, like i feel towards dennis kucinich, but its getting there.

What more can i do. I just voted straight democratic on my absentee
ballott.

[democratreformed]

4. Both - and, to me, that's great. n/t

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

5. Both. Mostly for Kerry though.

[JuniorPlankton]

6. I started with 100% ABB

Now it's probably 50/50.
I like Kerry, my opinion of him has improved drastically, but the hate for * is very, very strong.

[Cat Atomic]

31. Exactly the same for me.

[Cat Atomic]

34. Honestly, I like Kerry more than I liked Clinton.

But I'm still half just voting against Bush. That's how much I despise Bush and his gang.

[faithnotgreed]

87. me too cat! really like kerry (not clinton) + we have to get bush out!

[nickinSTL]

7. FOR KERRY!

I've supported Kerry since early in the primaries, so I'm THRILLED to be a Kerry supporter.

'course, I'd vote for a d@mn dog over *

[Amaya]

8. I'm voting for Kerry

he is an honorable and decent man.
You?

[LondonReign2]

11. Yes

eom

[Squeech]

12. If both reason are valid

can I vote twice??? Pretty please with sugar on top???

[Tarheel_Dem]

13. are you conducting a poll?

i am so sick of the talking heads declaring that dems support of kerry is less passionate than that of bush supporters. i am definitely voting for the 44th president of the US, John F. Kerry, and screw *.

[Lefta Dissenter]

15. frankly, I don't know anyone

who is simply ABB anymore. Kerry will be a remarkable president, and anyone who takes five minutes to learn about him recognizes that instantly!

Hey, how bout you? Why are YOU voting for Kerry?

[nodehopper]

70. I am ABB. Now you know somebody.

[Jenn_again]

16. ABB

I'm a Clarkie.

[Crunchy Frog]

32. You can be a Clarkie

and be voting for Kerry. The two are not mutually exclusive.

[robbedvoter]

55. Depends why you supported Clark. For me, it was IWR, preemption

http://www.congress.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d107:SJ00046:@@@P
exposing PNAC and the 911 responsibilities.

[Crunchy Frog]

89. It was for me too, among other things

but it wasn't for everyone. I'm more in the ABB camp myself, but many Clarkies are not. I was just pointing that out.:)

[DenverDem]

17. Kerry is an heroic and honorable man.

He will make one of the greatest presidents in the history of this country.

[UCLA Dem]

18. For Kerry!!

[Bonhomme Richard]

19. For Kerry and against the Fascist n/t

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

64. I'm voting for Kerry.

[Zhade]

21. Why bother asking this? It'll just divide people more.

I'm voting against b*sh, and giving Kerry a chance to prove he's not a hyperimperialist. No way I can judge his presidency until he IS president, so why bother mentioning my qualms with him now?

Once he's in office, we'll see what happens. I just think it's pointless, this close to the election, to ask this question anymore.

[Zorbet55]

41. Agree

I would want a faster exit from Iraq and a return to balanced budgets, but my prime desire is to see the end of Bush, who has thrust us in this quagmire and record deficit.

[RollergirlVT]

23. For Kerry and America

[Zero Division]

24. Both. John Kerry is not a "lesser evil".

And those who agree have not "drunk the kool-aid". Disagreeing with those who bash Kerry, whether right or left, is not equivalent to ceasing independent thought, as some on DU unfairly charge.

[Rockholm]

25. FOR Kerry!

[VaYallaDawg]

26. For Kerry and Edwards.

100%, no doubt in my mind at all!!!

[Love Bug]

27. Both

Kerry was not my first choice (or even second), but I've become a convert. I disagree with him about his Iraq war vote, but if I waited for a perfect candidate, I'd have a real long wait. Sometimes you just gotta be pragmatic.

And Boosh? -- shee-it, Kerry is so far above * they aren't even on the same planet!

[geniph]

28. For Kerry, Patty Murray, Dave Ross, and Dems

all down the ticket!

Actually, that should be who "did" I vote for, not who "will" I vote for - I already sent in my ballot.

[The_Counsel]

29. Does it Matter...?

...but yes, I have to admit: I'm more FOR Kerry than AGAINST Bush at this point. The same thing happened in 2000 with Al Gore.

Either way, Bush needs to go. Period. Not only is he gonna get us all killed (just so he can get paid), he should never have been in the White House in the first place. My moral compass tells me the man has to be held responsible for SOMETHING sooner or later. :shrug:

[xultar]

30. A voice of reason sounds from the crowd. nt

[tilsammans]

33. FOR Kerry!

I used to be so-so about Kerry, and I supported him because I was ABB. But the more I see him, the more I think he'll be a great president!

[xray s]

35. Proudly FOR Kerry!

He is the best candidate for POTUS I have ever voted for, and I go back to Carter.

[Maestro]

36. For Kerry -eom

[SheepyMcSheepster]

37. For Kerry

[soundfury]

38. against Bush NT

[MadHound]

39. Against Bush,

I've never been a fan of Kerry's, and given the bumbling, stumbling opposition he is up against in Bush, a Kerry presidency should have been a walk. Instead, it is turning into a swamp slog, with the prospect that matters won't be settled until well after election night.

That being said, Kerry has endeared himself to me a bit. Part of it was his acceptance speech at the Dem convention, part of it was his debate performance. Part of it is that I can't help but like a candidate that I'm working my ass off for.

But still, I'm really not expecting that much out of the man. I will believe in his Iraqi peace program when I see it. He has a six month grace period with me(and many other anti-war folks) in order to start bringing home the troops, as he promised. After that, the gloves will be off if he hasn't done anything. As far as his other promises go, well, they're simply promises, and he will only be allowed to pursue them if there is slack in his corporate leash.

All in all, any change at the top this year is good. But I'm not expecting Kerry to change the direction this country is headed, only the speed with which we are approaching the cliff edge. For real change in this country is going to require somebody unencumbered by corporate cash, otherwise the real wounds in this country cannot be healed, only have a Band-Aid slapped on them.

[KellyPaDem]

40. I am now voting for Kerry

However recently I would have vote for Kerry if he said he was Satan and was running on a platform of killing all the puppies in the United States.

Now I'm voting for Kerry because I think he will do the best job and I'm really excited about some of his programs.

[Buck Rabbit]

42. ABB, but Kerry has great potential.

He just needs a little ass kicking come November 3rd with regard to Middle East policy. But he is smart and a good man and open minded and hopefully electable.

As someone who faced tough options and a low draft number towards the end of the Vietnam War, I am very grateful to JK and the Vietnam Vets against the war, they had a major effect in making people re-examine their positions on the war.

[tjwash]

43. ABB

But after the debates, I am supporting Kerry a lot more than I was. I'm still a Clark supporter and fan, but we have to get that SOB out of the White House by any means necessary.

[napi21]

44. I'm voting for ALL DEMS! Not only for Kerry, but also for all dems

who are running! I think the decision when you replace someone, whether it be a politician or an employee, is to first decide you must replace the non-achiever, and then to find someone better to replace him with.

I have given some very serious thought to who I would prefer to Kerry, if that option was available. I haven't found anyone. There are attributes to a lot of politicians and negatives too. We will never find ONE individual who is ALL GREAT!

My biggest problem with the current govt situation is that one party in in total control, and that just doesn't work! I wouldn't want total Dem control either! I really am hoping for Kerry as Pres, and Dem control of the Senate. There's a separation of the 3 divisions of Govt for a reason. One is supposed to keep the other honest. It simply doesn't work with the collaberation we've seen in teh last 2 years!

[gratefull4u]

45. For Kerry !

I love Kerry & Edwards! Although I am voting for Kerry & love him, I would also vote for Bozo the clown against Bush. I guess I'm in both camps!

[phylny]

46. I'm voting FOR KERRY.

In the last election, I voted against Bush. Gore just didn't have me convinced I should vote for him (and I LOVED CLINTON), but I got bad vibes from Bush.

Wasn't I smart way back then?

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

47. I just voted against Bush. Held my nose and voted for Kerry.

I don't like Kerry but I voted for the lesser of two evils, again. Fortunately, I have a liberal senator and rep that I didn't have to hold my nose to vote for. Got to vote for Greens as Lt. Gov. and Attorney General. A party much closer to my heart.

[robbedvoter]

48. Against Bush. Holding nose.

As Howard Zinn said: a small ledge vs free fall.

[hughee99]

49. ABB n/t

[Uzybone]

50. Both

for Kerry, but I would have voted for any democrat against Bush.

[greekspeak]

52. I am pretty impressed with Kerry

Certainly not my first choice, but it will take death or infirmity to keep me from voting for him.

[lojasmo]

53. Against Bush

But FOR my local DFL candidate.

[elrondo]

54. For Kerry.

But also against Bush.
So, both I guess...

[progressivebydesign]

56. 110% KERRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t

[stray cat]

57. Love Kerry, Hate Bush

Guess its a love hate relationship

[sans qualia]

58. Against Bush

I can't get excited about Kerry. He's just too wrong on too many issues. But I find Bush so ideologically revolting that I might as well be a die-hard Kerry supporter.

[CBHagman]

59. For Kerry

And I have witnesses. I was wearing a Kerry campaign button when the press was saying his campaign was dead and scary right-wing co-workers were declaring he was dropping out of the race.

However, I find Bush DISGUSTING, utterly disgusting. If Orrin Hatch or John McCain or Gary Bauer were president and running for reelection, I would disagree with them on policy and still vote for Kerry, but I wouldn't be on the verge of tossing my cookies every time they opened their mouths.

[Kitsune]

60. Against B*sh.

[ComerPerro]

61. both

I like Kerry, and I think he deserves a chance (a Dem Congress could help).

And, on top of that, I am voting against Bush. Why?

He is a moron. He is a shithead. He is arrogant. He is a bastard. He is a warmongerer. And, above all, he is dangerous. Very dangerous. I don't trust him, I don't trust his intentions, and moreover I don't trust the PNAC sleazeballs with whom he surrounds himself.

Bush has to go, and I think Kerry is a good choice.

[StupidFOX]

62. HATE BUSH (Kerry's not bad)

Kerry will at LEAST remind people what competant leadership in times of need means. That should keep the Bush family out of office for a LONG while. No love for Kerry could EVER match my hate for Bush.

[matcom]

63. against Bush

Kerry won't make THIS Liberal 100% happy. then again, NOBODY can! (maybe Wellstone) x(

[Spirochete]

65. Mostly against Bush

but I feel pretty good about turning the country over to Kerry and seeing what he can do, as well.

[951]

66. Against Bush

Howard Dean would have done a hell of alot better job handling Bush.

[SammyWinstonJack]

67. Voted for Kerry today as a matter of fact.

Waited in line for about forty minutes but I would have waited four hours to be able to proudly cast my vote for Kerry. It was also a vote against the chimp.

[AlbertoMo83]

68. Against Bush!!!

Kerry is ok, but damnit I hate Bush and those other GOP bastards with a passion!!!:grr: :mad:.

[nodehopper]

69. Against Bush

Kerry is an imperialist and he is a hawk on Israel. But neocons and their PNAC agenda + their fundie support base are far worse.

[jonnyblitz]

71. against bush. n/t

[GreenPartyVoter]

72. Against Bush. While I appreciate Kerry's newfound fire

I still am further left than he is on policy matters.

[mandyky]

73. Against Bush

Kerry has mostly run a shitty campaign. There have been moments when if felt more connected, but tonight I am just hoping Kerry pulls it off.I have hopes we can take back the House and Senate, too, just in case Kerry loses. Bush and Cheney need to be impeached.

[proReality]

74. For Kerry and then keeping a sharp eye

on what his administration does. I don't trust any politician anymore.

[porphyrian]

75. Yes.

However, he was not my first choice, and he better represent us if he doesn't want to be a single term President like bush.

[Diana52]

76. For Kerry!

I proudly cast my ballot last Wednesday for Senator John F. Kerry, and I eternally thank Howard Dean for making me care and giving me hope!!

[TankLV]

77. It's two - two - two mints in one!

I'm doing it for BOTH reasons!

This is an easy one, why limit oneself!?!?

[eridani]

79. Very good!!

Since the debates, I've begun to appreciate that Kerry really does have the temperament for the job. If he goes back on that promise that he does not intend to have permanent American bases in Iraq, I am going to be very seriously pissed off, though.

[IronLionZion]

78. For Kerry and against Bush equally

[charlie]

80. Against Bush

Though I will say Kerry far exceeded my expectations in the debates. I'll long be grateful to him for taking a chunk out of that little twerp's hide.

[Forkboy]

81. Against Bush

though I dont hate Kerry at all.

[Eloriel]

82. Against Bush

I am nearly as depressed about the prospect of a Kerry administration as 4 more years of Bush.

[arwalden]

84. Suck It Up... You'll Live!

[pinniped]

83. I am voting for Kerry.

Back when there were many candidates, I saw him on TV speaking in a "town hall" style forum and was very impressed. He wasn't the front runner back then.

I also hate * with a passion.

[Nobody]

85. Already voted. For Kerry

His performance in the debates won me over from Bush has got to go to Kerry all the way.

[chrislrob]

86. Violently against Bush BUT

Kerry won me over in the debates.

So I can feel good about voting FOR him.

I think the difference between the two is underrated. Lots of people think Bush is a disaster, but can't bring themselves to vote for Kerry. That costs us not only their vote, but then they don't recruit for Kerry. Now that I feel good about his candidacy, I *sell* him to other people.

I enjoy selling hope.

[coreystone]

88. Originally, last year, I was ABB, then Clarke offered his.....

credentials. It wasn't that I thought that Clarke would be the answer, it was more that I wanted him to portray his plan perspective for a better America to all of us. I have to admit that I am independent, and, have always wished we could develop a better system to be more inclusive of what could be considered outside of the "two dimensional" lines of the current parties in control. I have generally "swung" to the Democrats. In my state of Vermont, we have a Democratic Senator up for re-election in Leahy(D), who should win without any conflict. Then there is Representative Bernie Sanders (I), imported from downstate, metropolitan New York. He should also win. Then, of course, we have Senator James Jeffords(I), who the die hard Republicans of this state view as a "turncoat". Personally, I am very proud of all three of my state's three Congressional representatives. I may not agree with them always, but, feel that I generally agree with the majority of their actions as my representatives.

NOW! Back to the to the Presidential aspect of the thread. I had originally donated to a "pre-announcement" fund raising event of Clarke last year. I still really thought of myself in the "mindset" of ABB, and, wasn't quite satisfied with the alternatives of REALLY beating Bush.

By the time that the Vermont Primaries arrived, I voted for Kerry. From that time until the past several months I had felt that Kerry would STILL be better than Bush (still sounds like ABB). But, since Senator Kerry has allowed himself to become more visible to the American people and myself, I really can feel that my vote for Kerry will be a vote for the right candidate that possesses the intellect, experience, the leadership skills, and, ethics for me to wholeheartedly support John Kerry as the correct choice for President.

GO JOHN KERRY AND JOHN EDWARDS ON November 2, 2004


:kick:

[camero]

90. Against Bush

I hope Kerry will be better but I'm not betting on it.

[dave502d]

91. For Kerry

[WLKjr]

92. I am behind Kerry 100%

just as much as I was and still am behind Edwards 100%


Bush is toast. Just gotta give him 2 more weeks, then he will be VERY DONE AND OVER WITH, and maybe then this country can move on and go into the 21st century finally.

[Cookie wookie]

93. Voting for Kerry

Didn't start out that way -- I was one of those working to get Dean as our candidate, but now that I've learned about Kerry and understand about his reasoning on the Iraq resolution, I am convinced that he could be one of our greatest presidents, if we can get him elected.

[DFLforever]

94. Against Bush

and against fascism American style.

[Rhiannon12866]

95. I was, at first , ABB. But I have since listened to John Kerry

and am not only for him, but enthusiastic about him. He has a plan for solving the huge problems in this country, and has explained it, simply and clearly. I first became enthusiastic about Kerry, after listening to a speech he gave, on C-Span, to the VFW. The debates sealed it for me. This man is the only hope that we have for saving the USA, as we know it.
:scared:

[LiberteToujours]

96. Well I'm not voting

Unfortunately, because I'm in Canada, but my heart is with Kerry now (it wasn't always).

[Skittles]

97. both

I've said I'd vote for a ham sandwich if they put it up against Bush, but Kerry really did impress me in the debates.

[foo_bar]

98. Kerry for the second time

He impressed me in the Kerry vs. Weld marathon. And I'd take Weld over * in a heartbeat.

[2ndPlatoon]

99. For Kerry

and against Bush

[bklyncowgirl]

100. Enthusiastically for Kerry.

I was going to be an ABB voter anyway but Kerry's made it alot easier for me to do more than hold my nose and pull the lever.

I've been sort of following him since the Iran Contra days and have always hoped he'd run. I'll admit to considerable doubt during the primaries and an infatuation with Howard Dean but I'm on board now.

Kerry has the potential to be the best president in my lifetime.

[sosdemok]

101. anti-bush

I am not an American, but if i were I would vote Kerry, because I am against Bush. Still, I think Kerry is far to right on the political spectre. Nader is better, but to vote for him is treason, since it would help Bush to win!!

[Wind Dancer]

102. I am volunteering, canvassing,

donating money and making phone-calls to help get Kerry elected because he is running against Bush. I like him but this war needs to end - I am sick of this country being responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent people.

I want our troops home now and peace negotiations to start with I/P when he takes office.

[seabeyond]

103. for kerry n/t

[fujiyama]

104. FOR Kerry

He's earned my support. I have always felt from the early days of the primaries, that he would make the best president. It was just a hunch. I thought he possessed the experience in different areas of government that are crucial in handling such a chaotic and difficult world, which is largely due to Bush's own disasterous policies.

He did disappoint me greatly with his vote for the resolution, which is partly the reason why I was not a big supporter. I did eventually hear of his interview with Eric Alterman (who seems to have had a similar view as mine), when Kerry went up to him and told him, that "if you believe I would have led this nation into this war, then don't vote for me". I believe Kerry would NOT have.

I trust his judgement overall. I still have my disagreements with him but that's to be expected. He's not the perfect candidate, but I haven't found the perfect candidate. I liked certain aspects of each candidate in the primaries, but I somehow doubt the others could have handled the debates quite like he did. It was an amazing job.

I truly believe he would make a great president if he takes office. I can only hope in two weeks from now we can address him as "President Elect John Kerry".

[belle]

105. Both.

[Paradise]

106. honestly, staunchly... "FOR KERRY!" n/t

[TexasLady]

107. at first, against Bush

however the more informed I am, the more I really like Kerry. I originally liked Kucinich, and knew very little about the senator. Now, I support him all the way.

[latebloomer]

108. against Bush

Anyone I would really have liked is apparently not nominatable (is that a word?)

[Mike Daniels]

109. Against Bush

[DemonFighterLives]

110. Everyone here knows * is a miserable failure

That said, it will be wonderful to have an engaged leader in the US who is capable of working with the rest of the world. I was starting to lean toward Dean, but always knew Kerry was a good candidate. Skull and Bones win either way whatever that means.

Bring the troops home and engage with the world in a progressive agenda! Maybe Dean or Clark or some of the other good dem candidates can be a part of the new administration.

[mike_c]

111. neither....

I'd REALLY like to vote for a democrat on Nov. 2, but I can't vote for John Kerry. IMO he's endorsed too much of the Bush agenda (Iraq, WOT, Iraq, PATRIOT Act, Iraq, corporatism, and did I mention IRAQ?). Of course I'll vote against Bush, but I'll do it by helping to build the Green alternative into a viable liberal opposition party. One with the courage to speak out against the crimes committed in our names in Iraq.