Interference Poll: 2012 US Presidential Election

digitize · 11-05-2012, 04:53 PM

If you can vote, for whom are you voting? If you cannot, for whom would you? Vote in the poll. And if you are willing, please explain why. I know that this forum tends to lean strongly in one way, but I am really interested in hearing everyone's reasons why.

Also, if you are so inclined, I have set up an instant runoff poll, including all six candidates. It is here: DemoChoice Ballot. I would be interested to see how third-party candidates do in it. I voted as follows:

1st Barack Obama (Democratic Party)
2nd Jill Stein (Green Party)
3rd Rocky Anderson (Justice Party)
4th Gary Johnson (Libertarian Party)
5th Mitt Romney (Republican Party)
6th Virgil Goode (Constitution Party)

trojanchick99 · 11-05-2012, 04:59 PM

Obama in a landslide! 100%

I will say that he is a bit centrist for me, so if the Green Party had more traction, I'd be on board.

Oh and you forgot Rosanne Barr for the Peace and Freedom Party. She's legitimately on my ballot.

Liesje · 11-05-2012, 05:13 PM

I'm voting for Jill Stein. 1) My state is very likely to go to Obama, and if it looks close when I go vote, I will vote for him instead but I don't think it will be a problem, 2) I took a political compass test that I like and it has me at 95% Jill Stein (and I agree on all important points), 3) While I don't actually think she's presidential material, given #1 I can take this opportunity to safely vote for a third party candidate so it's a win-win for me.

MrsSpringsteen · 11-05-2012, 05:38 PM

Never heard of Virgil or Rocky

Maybe I should vote for Roseanne

deep · 11-05-2012, 05:57 PM

I forget what state you are in. I listen to Pacifica radio, and they are telling their liberal listeners to make sure they do not 3rd Romney into the White house.

But honestly if Romney wins the popular vote but loses because Obama has enough safe states EC votes.
Is that a good thing, if the 3rd party voters in safe states, caused Romney to win the popular vote?

Axver · 11-05-2012, 06:20 PM

I selected the Green candidate, but obviously if I were actually a US voter in any state that could even vaguely be described as a swing state, I'd vote Obama.

MrsSpringsteen · 11-05-2012, 06:25 PM

People can vote however they want, but based on Nader type stuff- do so if you want to possibly help Mitt. If you're comfortable with that.

If Al Gore had gotten the four NH electoral votes he would have been President. Not saying that would have been a good thing, just saying. According to polls NH is a dead heat toss up this year. According to most polls it's like that country wide.

LemonMelon · 11-05-2012, 06:28 PM

Since I'm not of a mind to vote for a third party, given our two party bias, I'm voting for Obama tomorrow, though Jill Stein's politics align more closely with my own.

bono_212 · 11-05-2012, 06:30 PM

I'm probably voting Green tomorrow... Probably.

deep · 11-05-2012, 06:32 PM

Do you think Jill Stein is the best person on the planet to be president?

deep · 11-05-2012, 06:48 PM

oh, btw, I did vote for Obama. There are only two possible winners.
Of those two my preference is Obama. I do live in the very safe state of CA, so all the 55 EC votes will go for Obama. But if I am going to participate in this national election I want my voting to reflect an honest preference of the viable candidates.

If I could choose anyone, I would probably choose Bill Clinton. He still seems to have a good grasp of things. And he understood how to get things accomplished while in office. And also, he was able to get the good will of a majority of the American people behind him. He is certainly better than anyone on the list above.

Pearl · 11-05-2012, 06:50 PM

Based on what I'm reading here, it seems the likelihood of multiple parties to choose from will increase in the coming years

That said, I'll vote for Obama. I can't vote for a candidate who's party is taking radical measures to prevent reproductive rights for women.

Moonlit_Angel · 11-05-2012, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pearl

I can't vote for a candidate who's party is taking radical measures to prevent reproductive rights for women.

This. So much this.

I'm sure some of the other third party candidates would likely be a lot closer to some of the beliefs I hold than Obama would. But overall, first and foremost, I still think Obama has a lot of the good ideas on his side. I think he is trying as best he can to improve things, I generally like him as a person and trust him WAY more than I do Romney. And I actually know where the hell he stands ON an issue to boot

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I voted for Obama in 2008, I'm doing it again tomorrow

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Vlad n U 2 · 11-05-2012, 07:14 PM

Totally voting for Virgil Goode. I just want to watch the world burn.

Liesje · 11-05-2012, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deep

If I could choose anyone, I would probably choose Bill Clinton. He still seems to have a good grasp of things. And he understood how to get things accomplished while in office. And also, he was able to get the good will of a majority of the American people behind him. He is certainly better than anyone on the list above.

I'd vote for Bill and/or Hillary any day!

LadySpinHead · 11-05-2012, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liesje

I'd vote for Bill and/or Hillary any day!

digitize · 11-05-2012, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlad n U 2

Totally voting for Virgil Goode. I just want to watch the world burn.

The Constitution Party makes the Tea Party Movement look left-wing. They're pretty awful.

ETA: Virgil Goode, on the election of Keith Ellison, the first Islamic member of Congress, and his swearing-in on a Quran:

Quote:

When I raise my hand to take the oath on Swearing In Day, I will have the Bible in my other hand. I do not subscribe to using the Koran in any way. The Muslim Representative from Minnesota was elected by the voters of that district and if American citizens don't wake up and adopt the Virgil Goode position on immigration there will likely be many more Muslims elected to office and demanding the use of the Koran.

Caleb8844 · 11-05-2012, 07:38 PM

My vote for Mitt Romney tomorrow morning will be the first vote I've ever cast. Beyond excited!

Moonlit_Angel · 11-05-2012, 07:41 PM

Welcome to the voting world, Caleb

! I know what you mean about feeling excited, I was like that, too, when I went to vote for the first time. I still feel that way, actually, all the other craziness with politics aside. It's a good feeling to let your voice be heard.

All that good stuff being said...*Reads the Virgil Goode quote*

*Smacks forehead*

Caleb8844 · 11-05-2012, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonlit_Angel

Welcome to the voting world, Caleb

! I know what you mean about feeling excited, I was like that, too, when I went to vote for the first time. I still feel that way, actually, all the other craziness with politics aside. It's a good feeling to let your voice be heard.

Thanks! Hopefully I, too, will never lose this enthusiasm for being involved in our political process.

View Poll Results: Whom are you voting for?
Rocky Anderson (Justice Party)	2	4.65%
Virgil Goode (Constitution Party)	0	0%
Gary Johnson (Libertarian Party)	1	2.33%
Barack Obama (Democratic Party)	31	72.09%
Mitt Romney (Republican Party)	3	6.98%
Jill Stein (Green Party)	6	13.95%
Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

11-05-2012, 04:59 PM	#2
trojanchick99 Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Feliz, CA (between Hollywood and Downtown LA) Posts: 8,352 Local Time: 07:03 AM	Obama in a landslide! 100% I will say that he is a bit centrist for me, so if the Green Party had more traction, I'd be on board. Oh and you forgot Rosanne Barr for the Peace and Freedom Party. She's legitimately on my ballot. __________________

11-05-2012, 06:20 PM	#6
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11-05-2012, 04:53 PM	#1
digitize ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York / Dallas / Austin Posts: 14,117 Local Time: 08:03 AM	Interference Poll: 2012 US Presidential Election If you can vote, for whom are you voting? If you cannot, for whom would you? Vote in the poll. And if you are willing, please explain why. I know that this forum tends to lean strongly in one way, but I am really interested in hearing everyone's reasons why. Also, if you are so inclined, I have set up an instant runoff poll, including all six candidates. It is here: DemoChoice Ballot. I would be interested to see how third-party candidates do in it. I voted as follows: 1st Barack Obama (Democratic Party) 2nd Jill Stein (Green Party) 3rd Rocky Anderson (Justice Party) 4th Gary Johnson (Libertarian Party) 5th Mitt Romney (Republican Party) 6th Virgil Goode (Constitution Party) __________________

11-05-2012, 05:13 PM	#3
Liesje Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the dog house Posts: 19,563 Local Time: 10:03 AM	I'm voting for Jill Stein. 1) My state is very likely to go to Obama, and if it looks close when I go vote, I will vote for him instead but I don't think it will be a problem, 2) I took a political compass test that I like and it has me at 95% Jill Stein (and I agree on all important points), 3) While I don't actually think she's presidential material, given #1 I can take this opportunity to safely vote for a third party candidate so it's a win-win for me.

11-05-2012, 05:38 PM	#4
MrsSpringsteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 28,607 Local Time: 10:03 AM	Never heard of Virgil or Rocky Maybe I should vote for Roseanne

11-05-2012, 05:57 PM	#5
deep Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A far distance down. Posts: 28,602 Local Time: 07:03 AM	I forget what state you are in. I listen to Pacifica radio, and they are telling their liberal listeners to make sure they do not 3rd Romney into the White house. But honestly if Romney wins the popular vote but loses because Obama has enough safe states EC votes. Is that a good thing, if the 3rd party voters in safe states, caused Romney to win the popular vote?

11-05-2012, 06:25 PM	#7
MrsSpringsteen Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 28,607 Local Time: 10:03 AM	People can vote however they want, but based on Nader type stuff- do so if you want to possibly help Mitt. If you're comfortable with that. If Al Gore had gotten the four NH electoral votes he would have been President. Not saying that would have been a good thing, just saying. According to polls NH is a dead heat toss up this year. According to most polls it's like that country wide.

11-05-2012, 06:28 PM	#8
LemonMelon More 5G Than Man Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hollywoo Posts: 68,783 Local Time: 07:03 AM	Since I'm not of a mind to vote for a third party, given our two party bias, I'm voting for Obama tomorrow, though Jill Stein's politics align more closely with my own.

11-05-2012, 06:32 PM	#10
deep Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A far distance down. Posts: 28,602 Local Time: 07:03 AM	Do you think Jill Stein is the best person on the planet to be president?

11-05-2012, 06:48 PM	#11
deep Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: A far distance down. Posts: 28,602 Local Time: 07:03 AM	oh, btw, I did vote for Obama. There are only two possible winners. Of those two my preference is Obama. I do live in the very safe state of CA, so all the 55 EC votes will go for Obama. But if I am going to participate in this national election I want my voting to reflect an honest preference of the viable candidates. If I could choose anyone, I would probably choose Bill Clinton. He still seems to have a good grasp of things. And he understood how to get things accomplished while in office. And also, he was able to get the good will of a majority of the American people behind him. He is certainly better than anyone on the list above.

11-05-2012, 06:50 PM	#12
Pearl Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 5,741 Local Time: 10:03 AM	Based on what I'm reading here, it seems the likelihood of multiple parties to choose from will increase in the coming years That said, I'll vote for Obama. I can't vote for a candidate who's party is taking radical measures to prevent reproductive rights for women.

11-05-2012, 07:14 PM	#14
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,387 Local Time: 12:33 AM	Totally voting for Virgil Goode. I just want to watch the world burn.

11-05-2012, 07:38 PM	#18
Caleb8844 War Child Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 662 Local Time: 08:03 AM	My vote for Mitt Romney tomorrow morning will be the first vote I've ever cast. Beyond excited!

11-05-2012, 07:41 PM	#19
Moonlit_Angel Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In a dimension known as the Twilight Zone...do de doo doo, do de doo doo... Posts: 20,774 Local Time: 09:03 AM	Welcome to the voting world, Caleb ! I know what you mean about feeling excited, I was like that, too, when I went to vote for the first time. I still feel that way, actually, all the other craziness with politics aside. It's a good feeling to let your voice be heard. All that good stuff being said...Reads the Virgil Goode quote Smacks forehead