Post by underwaterrhymes on Jun 28, 2019 21:37:02 GMT -5
My mom is a Democrat, but she doesn’t form her own opinions. She waits for people to tell her.
My sister (with whom she’s really close) talked her into voting for Bernie (ugh) in the primary in 2016 and she voted for Hillary in the general.
I think she likes Elizabeth Warren, but we haven’t really talked about it yet as my stepdad died in December and when we chat it’s usually either about upbeat things about my kids to preoccupy her or about how she’s doing because I’m worried about her.
I also asked my dads cousin, she said shes undecided and the primary is so far away, but mostly like harris then warren (she isnt crazy about medicare for all), but also included in her response "WE MUST BE TRUMP!" I told her if we dont its Florida's fault, so she better get herself out there and campaign.
My father will probably skip the primary (he lives in NY) and vote for whatever nominee is picked. He typically just follows the crowd although he is partial to Bernie #oldshoutyjewssticktogether
She doesn't speak much about politics and is constantly wanting me to stay out of it, we have MAGATS in our family and I like to stir the pot. When I texted her to see who she is liking so far, she asked me to go to an event on immigration at the public library. She pays attention, but I was pleasantly surprised that she wanted to learn more about the situation at the border.
My parents are Republican, but won’t vote for Trump. I told them in the primaries their job is to vote for which ever R runs against Trump. If Trump is the R candidate, as we suspect he will be, they will vote Dem in the general. As far as the pool of candidates, they liked Biden but as we learn more about Mayor Pete, they are leaning there. Pete is a lot like a younger version of my dad as far as position on issues and calm demeanor.
Post by BicycleBride on Jun 29, 2019 14:02:01 GMT -5
My mom said Warren but she likes them all and my dad said whoever can beat trump. Both are active in politics on the state level and well informed on the national level but since the primary has always been decided by the time we vote here in May, they (and I) have always treated it like an issue vote and gone (usually) with someone other than their top candidate to send a message about a specific issue. Like my mom may end of voting for Inslee (assuming the race has already been decided) even though her pick is Warren because she wants to send a message about climate change.
My mom is a Republican but doesn’t like Trump. Also hates Warren, Harris, and Bernie. She thinks Biden is too old. She won’t vote in the Dem primary but I think she likes Buttigieg best but also thinks he’s “not electable.” I think she will wind up not voting like 2016.
Upon further reflection Buttigieg is a candidate my MIL and FIL could probably get behind. Sigh. My further reflection on who my white, religious, democratic, Midwestern relatives would want to vote for is making a lot of things about the polls and ‘electability’ talk make sense.
My white, fairly liberal by local standards, (but we live in red upstate NY) colleagues also like Buttigieg.
My parents will vote for whoever wins the democratic nomination. They like many of the same candidates that do, but are very nervous about a woman’s ability to get elected in this country. When I talked with them last week, I mentioned that as long as democrats actually get people out to the polls to vote, we should be able to elect anyone, and they seemed to like that idea. I’m hoping I can get them to volunteer in their area to help get people to the polls.
Post by maddiepaddy on Jun 29, 2019 17:44:20 GMT -5
My dad will vote for whomever the nominee is. He is liking Harris but would like to see her run with white male VP (🙄) to boost electability in the general.
After reading this thread, I wonder if Harris/Buttigeg could actually end up being a pretty strong ticket.
I asked my grandma today if she had a preferred candidate yet, and she said Warren was her favorite but she didn't want her to win the primary because she thought she'd lose to Trump. So instead she wants Sanders to win and pick Warren as VP, because she thinks Sanders will probably die in office and then we'll get Warren as president. 🤷
I talked to my parents about this a bit over the weekend. My dad and I were at a Pride event and there was a Tulsi booth there. My dad had no idea who she was, lol. His words were "huh, she must not have been in the debates then..." oh, dad.
My mom has liked what she has seen out of Kamala but said it was still too early for her to make a decision.
My mom (who lives in Oklahoma) seems interested in Buttigieg and Warren the most right now. We will see what happens. She was a huge HRC fan in both 2016 and 2008 and the last time she voted for a Republican was when she voted for Reagan, and she “never voted for a Republican again”. So she’ll vote for whoever the D is in the general.
Had a depressing conversation with my dad today. He doesn’t think any of the candidates have a “snowballs chance in hell” of beating 45. He thinks the racists are donating like crazy and that 45 will win another term. He doesn’t love any of the candidates but thinks Biden or Sanders will be the nominee. He will vote for whomever the nominee is of course and thinks the dems should focus on 2024.
I had a very classic Boomer conversation with my in laws this week about candidates. They hadn't watch the debates. My MIL doesn't think EW has a strong voice (yes we are doing this again.) My FIL thought KH was a bit rude to Biden (from the clips he saw.) And neither had much to say when I said several times that I was all in on the ladies and in my mind no one was going to push ahead of them.
They like Biden for reasons they can't identify. /eye roll
I was pleasantly surprised to hear my IL’s (who are the definition of old white liberals) talk about how much they liked Kamala Harris in the debates, even my WWII vet FIL. My MIL even said she really liked Castro!!! I think H and I, and my SIL and BIL, have a lot of influence over them politically. I know that in the end they’ll vote for whoever the D candidate is, but I hope we can sway them away from Biden in the primaries!!
Post by SusanBAnthony on Jul 6, 2019 8:03:32 GMT -5
Not sure about my in-laws. MIL will definitely vote for whoever the nom is in the general. FIL is much more of a racist and sexist so I can see him voting only if the nom is a white man.
My mom is interested in Harris and Warren but also wants someone "electable". I am working on her that it is more important to excite the base and get minorities put to vote than try to get moderates to switch to D. If anyone has articles send them my way- she and my dad will read them, and they are both in Iowa.
My dad, I haven't talked to yet. He will definitely vote D in the general. I think he is not paying attention until the field narrows.
ETA: talked to my dad. He wants a younger person (unclear if Warren is going enough for him) and someone who isn't promising free tuition for everyone or paying off everyone's loans, or other very expensive social programs. He's fine with social programs but wants them to be reasonable and to be paid for.
He doesn't like Warren because of the native American stuff.
I could definitely see him going for Harris bit he basically hasn't educated himself about the candidates and won't until it narrows down.
I had a very classic Boomer conversation with my in laws this week about candidates. They hadn't watch the debates. My MIL doesn't think EW has a strong voice (yes we are doing this again.) My FIL thought KH was a bit rude to Biden (from the clips he saw.) And neither had much to say when I said several times that I was all in on the ladies and in my mind no one was going to push ahead of them.
They like Biden for reasons they can't identify. /eye roll
So it went exactly as I predicted.
Were you at my parents’ house? They are in for Biden.
Post by CheeringCharm on Jul 7, 2019 11:35:23 GMT -5
We haven't talked about it yet but if I had to guess, I would assume Biden. They were big Hillary fans and didn't care for Sanders. But I know they'll vote for whoever win the nomination. They are firmly team #anyonebutTrump
Most dad will be voting for trump. My mom hasn't decided but shes mentioned Biden but she doesnt think biden is centrist enough for her so shes still not sure. Both my parents loved bill Clinton and had the best economic times under him. They hated Bush.
I was pleasantly surprised my mom said "Not Biden" when I brought it up. She really liked him as VP, but she said his time is up.
She really likes Elizabeth Warren but is worried she's too divisive. I think her front runner right now is Kamala Harris. I think that was solidified with the debates.
I was just with my Dad and Aunt this weekend. Dad lives in VT and Aunt in KY. Both are in their mid-70’s. Dad heavily favors Warren. Aunt likes Warren but doesn’t think she is electable and prefers Harris.
My mom is leaning toward Harris, though she strongly disagrees with her position on Israel. She likes Warren's policies but thinks her decision to get a DNA test was unforgivably dumb.
My uncle was a huge Bernie fan in 2016 and will probably vote for him again.
Anyone want to update this post now that the field has narrowed? My mom is now all-in for Bernie (but will vote for whoever the nominee is). She thinks a woman or gay man would lose the race, and likes Bernie's support for unions, his position on Palestinian rights, and his nice relationship with his wife. I tried to convince her that Warren is a better choice, but was unsuccessful.
My uncle is even more all-in for Bernie, like he might just not vote if Bernie doesn't get the nom. Fortunately he lives in CA where it doesn't much matter.
My mom is leaning toward Harris, though she strongly disagrees with her position on Israel. She likes Warren's policies but thinks her decision to get a DNA test was unforgivably dumb.
My uncle was a huge Bernie fan in 2016 and will probably vote for him again.
Anyone want to update this post now that the field has narrowed? My mom is now all-in for Bernie (but will vote for whoever the nominee is). She thinks a woman or gay man would lose the race, and likes Bernie's support for unions, his position on Palestinian rights, and his nice relationship with his wife. I tried to convince her that Warren is a better choice, but was unsuccessful.
My uncle is even more all-in for Bernie, like he might just not vote if Bernie doesn't get the nom. Fortunately he lives in CA where it doesn't much matter.
I feel a new post makes sense since this one is 4 pages already?