I'm definitely voting Dem in November, and I'll definitely donate to Dem candidates and I'll do something like postcards to voters from my solidly blue state--but I'm not sure I'll donate or volunteer directly for the presidential candidate. I'm very concerned about down ballot races with Bernie, so I would concentrate my energy on Senate and House races if he's the nominee.
Yes but not sure how much I will donate to the presidential race - it will depend on some local elections/needs regardless of nominee. Same with volunteering/canvassing because of where I live - possible a candidate will be viable in NC, but TN is a lost cause where local elections might mean more/benefit more from my help/dollars.
Post by sporklemotion on Feb 5, 2020 18:56:33 GMT -5
I answered honestly (would vote and donate— I’m in a blue state and $ is one way for me to count), though I may be lying if the nominee is Tulsi. I’d have to think long and hard if it were her, but I’m pretty sure it won’t be. Assuming one of the top four or Klobuchar, my answer definitely stands.
I’ve never voted straight party line (except for President) but you better fucking believe if your name has a R after it I can guarantee I won’t be voting for you.
If it's Bernie, I'll hold my nose and will be active to get out the vote especially since Cory Fucking Gardner is up for re-election and other important races here.
Post by partyinmytummy on Feb 5, 2020 19:07:40 GMT -5
We’re assuming that Tulsi isn’t getting the nom, right? Ha...
But for real, we need orangeboi, turtleface, and the rest of these R clowns to GTFO out of DC, and I will be voting straight party democrat here in Texas.
There are people in cages, of course I’ll vote blue and donate no matter what.
I won’t lie though- none of the remaining candidates excite me. I currently plan to vote for Warren in the primary, but it’s mostly because Castro is pouring everything into her campaign and he was my top pick.
I know health care is vitally important. It’s important to me too. But I’d really love for there to be more focus on literally any other issue. There are so many other things that I want to hear them talk about with as much passion as health care.
I know messaging for the Dem party is hard because we are a party of championing differences. The R party is able to succeed because they cut straight down to like four main things and being an asshole and you either get your shit in line, shut the hell up, or get the fuck out. We don’t. So I know the overall focus on health care is good because it gives us a common rally cry and it’s morally right, but I would just love to hear about gun reform or child care or education or the environment or anything else because health care is starting to look like a dead horse and continuing to beat the shit out of it is doing nothing but wearing me down.
Post by cinnamoncox0 on Feb 5, 2020 19:20:36 GMT -5
Yes for sure. I hope it’s someone I like, I realize no one is perfect and I’m able to accept nothing will ever be 100% on every issue, but I will certainly vote for any D on the ballot.
Post by penguingrrl on Feb 5, 2020 19:23:46 GMT -5
Absofuckinglutely. I may have to hold my nose, but I’ll put in a smile and canvass and write postcards.
My money mostly goes to down ballot races (especially because we have an amazing woman running to unseat our heinous congressman in NJ4) but I’ll likely donate a bit as well.
Yes. I am a Democratic Precinct Committee person as well, so I will be door knocking for all the Dem candidates on the ballot. I typically hand out a letter and filled-in sample ballot and even if it's the candidate I like the least, they will be filled in on there and I will mention them at the doors, but I will probably focus on talking up some of the local candidates more. If it's a candidate I really like, I will donate, do the yard sign, and spend more time discussing them with my precinct.
Okay, now wait a minute--who voted they'll canvass for Trump if their least favorite Dem wins the nomination? I'm hoping you guys are slippery-fingered snowflakes who clicked the wrong button.
Okay, now wait a minute--who voted they'll canvass for Trump if their least favorite Dem wins the nomination? I'm hoping you guys are slippery-fingered snowflakes who clicked the wrong button.
Maybe they are Republicans who were curious about results? The poll didn’t have a “not blue to begin with” button.
Under normal circumstances probably not but since our current circumstances are anything but normal, I will vote for whoever the Democratic candidate is, no questions asked. I won’t be happy if it’s Bernie but I’ll still do it.