Is anyone voting for a Democrat?

Posted by richrobinson 11 years, 6 months ago to The Gulch: General
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Years ago I switched my party registration to Libertarian because the Republicans had broken so many promises. I decided then to vote for the best candidate regardless of party. Western Pa is a Democratic stronghold so anyone wanting a career in politics registers Democrat. I have actually voted for some good Democratic candidates. Recently I see few if any that deserve my vote. I am not convinced Republicans will do a great job but the alternative is worse. Anybody see a good Democrat out there?


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  • Posted by ObjectiveAnalyst 11 years, 6 months ago
    Sure. There are plenty of cemeteries from which to gather names... :) Their voter IDs are written in stone too...
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  • Posted by coaldigger 11 years, 6 months ago
    Some people are. In the Washington Post this morning they have their endorsements for every significant office in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Every single one is either a Democrat or an Independent.

    I read this newspaper every day. They have commentaries from the left and the right. Their editorials are all left-progressive. The news articles are cleverly worded to present every issue in a favorable, leftist manner. Yet, they are educated, articulate, literary and present massive amounts of research. This makes them credible and influential. The Washington Times takes the other approach but not nearly as effectively.

    "Our side" always falls into the religious, birth control, abortion, marijuana, guns and racial trap and never make a sound case for individual rights and free markets. Until they do, some-many will vote wrong.
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  • Posted by mdk2608 11 years, 6 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Based on the outright lies and them resorting to the old war on women thing and pulling the race card again I would agree with you all the way
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  • Posted by 11 years, 6 months ago in reply to this comment.
    The Democrats are publicly worried which makes me think the internal polls have already told them what is about to happen.
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  • Posted by $ rockymountainpirate 11 years, 6 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Daines should easily win in Montana, but if Curtis some how pulls it off..be afraid. Be very afraid. She makes Elizabeth Warren look right wing.
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  • Posted by mdk2608 11 years, 6 months ago in reply to this comment.
    The Race to watch tonight will be Scott Brown in NH If he can pull that off it may signal a wave. If it is close then we have to turn to Kay Hagen in NC to get a better feel of things. Kentucky seems to be trending Republican now. Then we have to look to Wisconsin and the Scott Walker race. He and Scott in Fl are to two targets the unions have pumped alot of money into. Michigan is also one to watch for the early returns
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  • Posted by mdk2608 11 years, 6 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Interesting So this may actually be a case where our lousy perception of Reid may be better than how he is in reality
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  • Posted by $ rockymountainpirate 11 years, 6 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I have had personal dealings with Reid and he couldn't rub 2 brain cells together on a good day. A total political hank. His son wouldn't even use his last name when he ran for governor. Let's hope he's bumped.
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  • Posted by 11 years, 6 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I voted at about 7:20 and was impressed with the turnout. Definitely smaller than a Presidential year but there was a line. Bye Bye Harry Reid!!!
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  • Posted by mdk2608 11 years, 6 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I just voted this morning. Polls here opened at 7:00 and had huge lines for a small town. I am hoping to sing Happy Days are Here Again if Harry Reid is bumped from the Senate
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  • Posted by 11 years, 6 months ago in reply to this comment.
    CNN and Washington Post have it 95% chance Republicans take Senate. We might know by tomorrow night but two races may need run offs.
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  • Posted by Commander 11 years, 6 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Thanks...I'll make my own....SCREW THE GRASSHOPPERS!
    (For those who may not be acquainted: Children's parable about the productive ant and frivolous grasshopper)
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  • Posted by $ winterwind 11 years, 6 months ago
    I'm not, but I'm not sure I'd know what a good Democrat would look like.

    I usually vote Libertarian, but we have the wonderfulness of Udall/ I couldn't remember his name, and started running through names: Bobbie, Joey, wizard inserted doofus, Henrietta, Cory Gardner, that's it. and a Libertarian.

    These are always hard for me because we HAVE to get rid of Udall, and I know the Libertarian might pull enough R votes for Udall to win, and Gardner might be ineffective his first term.....oh, damn.
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  • Posted by $ winterwind 11 years, 6 months ago in reply to this comment.
    y'know, once you figure out how to vote yourself bread, you can buy all the circuses you want......
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  • Posted by $ jbrenner 11 years, 6 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I am not so sure. I think there will be a record number of people staying home or voting third party. I early voted third party for the most part. There were a few local Republicans who are worth voting for. I voted against all judges and amendments.
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