Blue Jersey's Ninth Presidential Strawpoll

Name that candidate. (4.00 / 2)

This candidate was: deemed by the Bush-Cheney campaign as the most formidable Dem opponent in 2004, has been called Karl Rove's worst nightmare, can flip red states (Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina) blue, has such a strong top-ticket draw that lower-ticket local Dems would get coat-tails, presents the most concrete platform on global warming and universal health care of any Dem candidate, is right there with union workers on picket lines, comes from a modest background that most of us can relate to, and, most important, would certainly win in 2008.

Edwards

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by: Martin @ Fri Oct 05, 2007 at 20:47:12 PM UTC

Good comment. (0.00 / 0)

That was a good pitch, Martin.

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by: JRB @ Fri Oct 05, 2007 at 20:54:16 PM UTC

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Yes (0.00 / 0)

They are scared of Hillary Clinton.

Real Flemocrats don't eat Pancakkkes"

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by: smells_like_the_onion @ Sat Oct 06, 2007 at 23:55:07 PM UTC

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I heard that his tears can cure cancer, too... (4.00 / 2)

Oh wait, that's Chuck Norris.

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by: PocketAces @ Fri Oct 05, 2007 at 21:14:42 PM UTC

Where's Al? (0.00 / 0)

Once again you've left Al Gore, still the most compelling (albeit un-declared) candidate for the Democratic Party nomination for President in 2008, off the poll.

Thing is, there is a move afoot to place him on the Primary ballot with a full slate of delegate candidates. FWIW, I am one of the potential Gore delegates at next year's convention, as one of 4 from the 14th Delegate District (comprising the 27th and 28th Legislative Districts). I am also a member of the Essex County Democratic Committee (Maplewood District 3).

For more information go to http://www.draftgore...

Jeff Markel

Maplewood, NJ

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by: curmudgeon @ Sat Oct 06, 2007 at 12:38:39 PM UTC

I agree (0.00 / 0)

Al Gore MUST be represented as a viable choice.  Also Walter Mondale.  No one can beat Walter Mondale.

Or my left nut.

Real Flemocrats don't eat Pancakkkes"

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by: smells_like_the_onion @ Sat Oct 06, 2007 at 23:59:49 PM UTC

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word, kid! (0.00 / 0)

Other = Gore

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by: frailamerica @ Sun Oct 07, 2007 at 15:52:21 PM UTC

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Straw Poll...A Farce! (0.00 / 0)

Any poll that does not include the most qualified Democrat to run for President in the last quarter century - a man with unquestioned experience, with a world reputation that rivals any of the current front runners, a man who served in Vietnam, and someone who has demonstrated a clear ability to involve younger voters - any such poll is not worth a pile of hay.

Include the rightful President of the United States of America in your poll and see how the numbers will change.

If you don't know who I am speaking about, you are not a true blue Democrat.

It's Albert Gore Jr., stupid!

Down with King George!

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by: ericweis @ Sun Oct 07, 2007 at 16:37:04 PM UTC

For Gore (0.00 / 0)

I agree witht hose supporting Mr. Gore which is why i signed on to be an uncommitted delegate in his corner and voted Other in your poll.
Mr. Gore has the experience (Senator and VP), foresight (Global waming, Internet) competence (environmental organizer etc) and intellect and principle (he did not bring a constitutional crisis on us when Bush stole the election) to be the best president we've had in a long time.

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by: stuk @ Sun Oct 07, 2007 at 22:24:00 PM UTC

Did you miss the first one? (0.00 / 0)

Join us at the second HillBlazers meeting at Doll's Place in New Brunswick on Thursday, October 18 at 6:30.

To RSVP or to find out more email me at s.lenox@verizon.com

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by: stevelenox @ Mon Oct 08, 2007 at 02:31:19 AM UTC