Do endorsements really matter in political campaigns?

by Mopeder Posted 2012/08/04 12:12:39

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	Maybe	5 votes	23%
	Not that much	2 votes	9%
	No	4 votes	18%

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Rebel Yell 2012/08/04 12:41:38

Yes

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The platform of a candidate is what most voters consider. But, the 'likeability' factor is also big. Clinton has it. Obama scores well in polls on that factor. Romney... meh. Nothing going on there. He comes off as a whiney Ken doll.
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whitecollar 2012/08/05 00:13:59 (edited)

No

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It depends on the reputation of the person or persons, who endorse him; as well as, the candidate's reputation; If the people know he has their interest at heart and he has proven that by the goals he has accomplished.

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aherbert 2012/08/04 23:13:58

Maybe

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It depends on who is doing the endorsing ... I mean who would want an endorsement from Dubya? Now the GOP is one pathetic party ... only creditable endorsement would come from Senator McCain ... even though he made the Palin mistake ... he is the best leader the GOP have,

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Skeptikat 2012/08/04 22:55:10
bob h. to Skeptikat 2012/08/07 01:04:36

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No question. Could you imagine a Liberal/Pentecostal Party?

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Skeptikat to bob h. 2012/08/21 05:35:40
bob h. to Skeptikat 2012/08/23 02:52:17

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I know what you mean, I can't join anything either.

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ACE 2012/08/04 21:49:02

Yes

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they show what kind of people agree with the candidates ideas

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Skeptikat to ACE 2012/08/21 05:38:08
freakoutnow... cuz mom's here 2012/08/04 20:28:25

Maybe

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Depends on the endorsement and whether or not the ticket/canidate is worth voting for in the first place. Some endorsement by the wishy-washy types are given out like candy while other endorsements are hard to earn.

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C. C. Rider 2012/08/04 19:27:33 (edited)

Yes

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Depending on what or who the endorsement is. If it is Bill Clinton you have the best of the best for getting Dem votes. He is still a power house for Obama and the Dems Party.

Now mitt just got an endorsement from a porn star...lol she was prooud to see some one else who can open their mouth with out thinking and to know so many positions was great with her. Jenna Jameson love the guy.

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Skeptikat to C. C. R... 2012/08/04 22:50:27
C. C. R... to Skeptikat 2012/08/05 01:17:09

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LOL This could go on forever with the "yuks"...lol

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bob h. to C. C. R... 2012/08/07 01:06:21

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Was she wearing her "Magic" thong?

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C. C. R... to bob h. 2012/08/07 12:10:04

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LOL I would say so!!! LOL

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whiteco... to C. C. R... 2012/08/08 03:04:28 (edited)

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Is the the porn star crowd a big constituency? I suppose her wealth spends the same as the 1% crowd, and he's not turning down anyone's money, no matter how she earned it.

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luvguins 2012/08/04 19:12:33

Not that much

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Folks usually have decided by party ideology rather than endorsements when on their way to vote.

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Jen 2012/08/04 18:44:09

Yes

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Platforms are the most important.

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bob h. to Jen 2012/08/07 01:17:05

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I don't think people even think about platforms. I just think they vote for who they like. Bush's resume was total trash, his platform was vaporware, but his gift was he could make truly stupid people feel good about themselves. Nobody expected him to be such a complete waste.

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Morningstar 2012/08/04 14:19:40

Maybe

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I hope the American people do their own investigation into a candidates positions and policies and make an intelligent decision. After seeing some of the support the wacko tea-partiers and extreme right-wingers have received, I worry though!

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CAROLYN NTARWNJBS 2012/08/04 14:01:00

Maybe

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I think it helps in certain circumstances.

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hayesml47 2012/08/04 13:34:58

No

+4
It is all about money! Endorsements are just talk!

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bags the Indigenous Guru 2012/08/04 13:28:10

No

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Doesn't sway me at all.

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Keeping It Real 2012/08/04 13:03:22

Not that much

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It depends on who the endorser is but majority of Americans are going to vote for who they want regardless.

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Quasineutrality 2012/08/04 12:44:37 (edited)

Yes

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JUST THE ONES ON THE BACK OF CONTRIBUTORS CHECKS BEFORE THEY ARE DEPOSITED

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Rebel Yell 2012/08/04 12:41:38

Yes

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The platform of a candidate is what most voters consider. But, the 'likeability' factor is also big. Clinton has it. Obama scores well in polls on that factor. Romney... meh. Nothing going on there. He comes off as a whiney Ken doll.

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Morning... to Rebel Yell 2012/08/04 14:23:04

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I love the Romney/Ken doll comparison!

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whiteco... to Rebel Yell 2012/08/05 00:40:44

+3

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bob h. to Rebel Yell 2012/08/07 01:20:47

Yeah, that's it. He's like the kid who gets picked last to play on the team.

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Skeptikat to bob h. 2012/08/21 05:41:17
Daniel 2012/08/04 12:29:06

Yes

They guide Liberals who obviously can't think for themselves.

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Morning... to Daniel 2012/08/04 14:24:10

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HA HA HA Daniel - when did liberal become a dirty word for you?

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Skeptikat to Morning... 2012/08/21 05:42:43
Mopeder 2012/08/04 12:21:51

Maybe

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If they do, then I endorse Barack Obama for a 2nd term as president. But most of you already know I support his re-election.

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Morning... to Mopeder 2012/08/04 14:25:34

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I AGREE 100% - OBAMA/BIDEN 2012!

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JMCC 2012/08/04 12:19:56

Yes

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Ie When taken in context with the photo, both Hilary and Bill Clinton have more than a few fans and followers and by publicly supporting the President they are effectively asking their supporters to vote for him.

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Mopeder to JMCC 2012/08/04 12:24:22

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Bill and Hillary are really nice people. It was great for America when they were President and First Lady.

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Morning... to Mopeder 2012/08/04 14:34:57

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I agree with their philosophy - Obama has similar roots as the Clintons - community organizers/service...I dread what will happen to the country if Romney gets elected as well as more extreme right-wingers!

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Skeptikat to Mopeder 2012/08/21 05:48:05
Morning... to JMCC 2012/08/04 14:26:39

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Well they share common ideas as to how the country should move forward!

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