2016 Postmortem

Douglas Carpenter

(20,226 posts) Wed Dec 23, 2015, 03:37 PM Dec 2015

Will you support the nominee of the Democratic Party in the general election? [View all]

27 votes, 3 passes \| Time left: Unlimited
	I am currently supporting Hillary Clinton for the nomination. But I will support Bernie Sanders in the general election if he should win the Party's nomination
	11 (41%)
	I am currently supporting Hillary Clinton for the nomination. But I will not support Bernie Sanders in the general election if he should win the Party's nomination.
	0 (0%)
	I am currently supporting Bernie Sanders for the nomination. But I will support Hillary Clinton in the general election if she should win the Party's nomination
	9 (33%)
	I am currently supporting Bernie Sanders for the nomination. But I will not support Hillary Clinton in the general election if she should win the Party's nomination.
	4 (15%)
	I am currently supporting Martin O'Malley for the nomination. But I will support whoever the nominee of the Party is.
	0 (0%)
	I am currently supporting Martin O'Malley for the nomination. But I will not necessarily support the nominee of the Party.
	0 (0%)
	I have not decided yet if I will support the nominee of the Party if my candidate does not win the nomination.
	1 (4%)
	A tender Rib Eye Steak cooked medium rare - not bloody but nice and pink on the inside is about as flavorful of a steak as anyone can expect
	2 (7%)
	3 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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Will you support the nominee of the Democratic Party in the general election? [View all] Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 OP

What's the point of this poll? polichick Dec 2015 #1

since it is one of the issues that frequently comes up Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #6

Setup mmonk Dec 2015 #25

Yes it is, and how sad. me b zola Dec 2015 #39

I voted for the last option TSIAS Dec 2015 #46

set up for what? I'm a Bernie supporter 100%. One of the most common points of Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #49

I find it nice that Hillary supporters will support Bernie yeoman6987 Dec 2015 #53

In America people can still vote for the candidate of their choice... polichick Dec 2015 #61

Pass, because pointless. n/t demmiblue Dec 2015 #2

I opted for the steak, since it was the only red meat optioned. Scootaloo Dec 2015 #3

Of course I'll support the Democratic nominee. BlueCheese Dec 2015 #4

Kasich should make you shudder down to the bone... CincyDem Dec 2015 #59

I hereby pledge demwing Dec 2015 #5

Not sure MissDeeds Dec 2015 #7

Other... R. Daneel Olivaw Dec 2015 #8

+1 mmonk Dec 2015 #29

Some are making a list and checking it twice... R. Daneel Olivaw Dec 2015 #31

Yep. The head hunters have their neon signs lit up. mmonk Dec 2015 #32

I will support and vote for the Democratic candidate Gothmog Dec 2015 #9

I herebye promise not to answer any of these Pledge-y Things. djean111 Dec 2015 #10

this has nothing to do with loyalty pledges or whatever - I don't think any Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #11

It really can't be done in this venue. mmonk Dec 2015 #35

How about, "They're all great candidates and I'll support the Dem nominee"? MH1 Dec 2015 #12

+1 Shrek Dec 2015 #14

As a Neutral, there is no option provided. As a Democrat, TRUE DEMOCRATS SUPPORT THE NOMINEE! nt TheBlackAdder Dec 2015 #13

I will vote for Hillary if need be, but not really support her. Motown_Johnny Dec 2015 #15

Where's my steak??? nt nc4bo Dec 2015 #16

A rare porterhouse will always beat a medium-rare rib eye. OilemFirchen Dec 2015 #17

sure! unless they're like an amoral warmonger or ensured a cartel-backed coup stayed in office MisterP Dec 2015 #18

there was no fish on the menu olddots Dec 2015 #19

perhaps an 8-10 ounce top quality rib eye served along side a good sized Maine or Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #22

Only on the hook mmonk Dec 2015 #33

none of your business. liberal_at_heart Dec 2015 #20

nobody is obliged to either answer this poll or be uncivil about not answering it Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #21

So much for Sanders supporters being turncoats. joshcryer Dec 2015 #23

well, yes it is quite clear that if it came down to it - both most Hillary supporters Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #24

Actually, that is the only DU approved answer. nt artislife Dec 2015 #38

I took the steak Dem2 Dec 2015 #26

I don't do pledges. 99Forever Dec 2015 #27

I support Bernie 100% - But you are not obliged to answer any poll Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #40

America has a secret ballot for a reason. 99Forever Dec 2015 #41

nobody has to answer anything - everyone has a right to keep their views Douglas Carpenter Dec 2015 #43

Then just don't answer the fucking question. NuclearDem Dec 2015 #47

I don't take fucking orders from you. 99Forever Dec 2015 #48

So, from "you can't tell me what to do mom" NuclearDem Dec 2015 #50

Perhaps you don't understand the proper use of quotation marks. 99Forever Dec 2015 #52

Sorry, did I interrupt nap time? NuclearDem Dec 2015 #55

Petty little attempts at insults.... 99Forever Dec 2015 #56

No or no answer is the largest voting block. PowerToThePeople Dec 2015 #28

This election is about the Supreme Court DesertRat Dec 2015 #30

It's -always- about the supreme court, really HereSince1628 Dec 2015 #36

Where are the kittens? darkangel218 Dec 2015 #34

Supporting Bernie Sanders -- will support saltpoint Dec 2015 #37

reminders of the Nader crowd in 2000 LeatherSofa Dec 2015 #42

I support platforms and the candidates that stand on them. Betty Karlson Dec 2015 #44

I'm still undecided, but leaning to Clinton. cwydro Dec 2015 #45

I'll entertain this question after the primary. Nt NCTraveler Dec 2015 #51

I will support whoever is the Democratic nominee in the general election still_one Dec 2015 #54

The question should be "will you actually go out and vote?" for whoever. dmosh42 Dec 2015 #57

I Plan To Vote For Hillary In The Primary, BUT Vogon_Glory Dec 2015 #58

I don't vote for labels. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2015 #60

Fine words used as cover for many things....like fathering six children to one of his teenage slaves pkdu Dec 2015 #62