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Off to the Caucus!

Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by Magnetic Poles, Feb 5, 2008.

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  1. Magnetic Poles

    Magnetic Poles New Member

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    In about an hour, I'll be leaving to go to the Caucus!

    Guess it'll be for Obama, unless I change my mind by then. :thumbs:
     
    #1 Magnetic Poles, Feb 5, 2008
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    uuuughhhhh!!!!

    Why o Why?!
     
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  3. StefanM

    StefanM Well-Known Member
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    Some people aren't one-issue voters.

    It's hard to vote for a party when you disagree with most of their platform except for one major issue.
     
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  4. tinytim

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    Well, I understand that, but why OBama on the Democrat side?

    Then again, you got Hillary...

    Never mind...

    I just thank God I am not a democrat... That would be a tough choice!
     
    #4 tinytim, Feb 5, 2008
  5. Magnetic Poles

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    Yep. I wanted Edwards, but he got toasted early. So, hi ho, hi ho, it's off for Barack I go. Hillary, I fear, would be more of the same old business as usual. At least Obama may come in with a fresh perspective. Since I registered as Democrat in 2004 to do the Primary thing then, I have to go to the Democratic caucus. Only two real contenders left. Mike Gravel has no chance, and is just a mean and onery cuss.
     
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  6. StefanM

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    A variety of reasons:

    1) Distaste for Clinton. Hillary Clinton isn't exactly a sympathetic figure.

    2) Desire for change. Obama is the "change" candidate.

    3) Strategy. A 40-something, energetic candidate will have an excellent advantage over a 70-something Republican.

    There are others, but those are a few.
     
    #6 StefanM, Feb 5, 2008
  7. Andy T.

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    Tinytim,

    When people are operating on such different worldviews, it's hard to understand why people do some things.
     
    #7 Andy T., Feb 6, 2008
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    Why not vote for the other democrat, Bill Clinton?
     
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    Where were you in 1996 when we were trying to start the West Virginia Conservative Party?:1_grouphug:
     
    #9 Salty, Feb 6, 2008
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    What exactly is a Caucus and how does it work? What goes on there?

    I'm non-affiliated as I like to vote for who I think is best and not by party line. I will say McCain will not get my vote. I think it's sad if that's the best the GOP has to offer...
     
    #10 LeBuick, Feb 6, 2008
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