If Barack Obama won the Democratic nomination and Hillary Clinton decided to run in the general election as independent, who would you vote for?

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If Barack Obama won the Democratic nomination and Hillary Clinton decided to run in the general election as independent, who would you vote for?

by TechnoZeus Posted May 02, 2008 10:08:24

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2008. Four polls to demonstrate balanced plurality voting vs. traditional plurality voting systems.

Please vote in all 4 polls and compare the results later.
http://www.sodahead.com/poll/82264/
http://www.sodahead.com/poll/82257/
http://www.sodahead.com/poll/82260/
http://www.sodahead.com/poll/82262/

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	+ Vote for Barack Obama (Democratic) 60% 53 votes
	+ Vote for Hillary Clinton (independent) 26% 23 votes
	+ Vote for John McCain (Republican) 10% 9 votes
	+ Write in a vote for someone (Please leave a comment saying who you would vote for) 1% 1 vote
	Undecided 1% 1 vote
	None of the above 1% 1 vote

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+3 raves DEE CEE May 04, 2008 02:21:05

Answered: + Vote for Barack Obama (Democratic)
This ones easy for me!
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Foo Mas... to TechnoZeus May 12, 2008 01:21:29

I just don't like the government being that closely involved in my life. I like to keep government in Washington, where it belongs. I think there are ways of making our healthcare system better without big brother having to get involved.
TechnoZeus to Foo Mas... May 12, 2008 01:36:45

I agree 100% with the basis of that sentiment. That's why I am supporting Barack Obama, and his plan to put the government back into the hands of the people, where it belongs. There is a better way than having to choose between the majority living without the essentials and the minority calling all the shots. The voting majority was meant to call the shots in this country. That's the way the founders planned it... and it was a good plan. The problem was that they cheated to make sure that they wouldn't be defeated and now we are all suffering with a government that does things to the people instead of for the people. I want to correct that error. That's why I have been working so hard to restore the negative vote that had to be removed from the electoral process before the first election in this country in order to assure that George Washing wasn't voted down. We have been ruled by the greedy few for far too long because they keep us from being able to cooperate enough to defeat them... but Baeack Obama has proven that he can unite the people in a common cause better than any president in history, and has done so without yet being the President. I'm looking forward to seeing what WE THE PEOPLE can do with him at the helm. :)
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Stephen Parker May 09, 2008 05:42:21

Answered: + Vote for Barack Obama (Democratic)
Clinton running as an independent with Obama striving to supercede McCain would be, in my opinion, SELFISH of Clinton. I back Obama and that will not change.
TechnoZeus to Stephen... May 09, 2008 22:46:43

Thanks for the vote, and your comment. :)
Much appreciated. I hope you are enjoying my polls.
gregor May 08, 2008 01:44:09

Answered: + Vote for Hillary Clinton (independent)
If she didn't run as an independent I would write her name in as my vote.
TechnoZeus to gregor May 09, 2008 02:54:17

Acknowledged. Thanks for the vote, and the comment.
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Daline May 07, 2008 06:03:42

Answered: + Vote for Barack Obama (Democratic)
I'd stick with Obama
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TechnoZeus to Daline May 07, 2008 20:55:55

Good to hear it. Me too. :)
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Fair Shar May 07, 2008 01:04:42

Answered: + Vote for Hillary Clinton (independent)
I hope Hillary goes independent. Even with the DNC and Media shilling for Obama...she has stayed competitive. She is going to be blamed for Obama's loss in National Election anyway -- so why not go Indpendent? I WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. I am angry and upset by what the DNC is doing to we people.
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TechnoZeus to Fair Shar May 07, 2008 21:01:39

Yes, the DNC messed up.... but did you know that Hillary signed an agreement and told them that she was going to go along with their decision to disqualify any state that moved their date too far forward?
Did you also know that Barack Obama took his name off the ballot in Michigan when they broke the rules, because he had agreed not to compete there?

Did you know that even though Hillary also agreed not to compete there, she has "used" her claim of a "win" there to gain votes in every state since? That's what they call "cheating" and now she wants to actually cheat even more by backing down on her agreement altogether AFTER having already used the whole mess to help her stay in the race this long!

But just the same, it's your choice. Thanks for the vote in my poll and for your comment.
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concerned May 06, 2008 04:36:21

Answered: + Vote for Barack Obama (Democratic)
at all times
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TechnoZeus to concerned May 07, 2008 21:02:28

Thanks for the vote in my poll, and for the support for Barack Obama. :)
concerned to TechnoZeus May 08, 2008 00:43:54

the only person running that can get my support at all times
TechnoZeus to concerned May 09, 2008 02:57:57

He's the only major party candidate that has any REAL support, because he's the only one who has been open and honest with supporters so that they really know WHO they are supporting.

If he wasn't running, I would vote for Kat Swift. Hillary used to be my second choice, but that was before she showed her true colors.
concerned to TechnoZeus May 10, 2008 00:50:51 (edited)

oh yeah , and i'm just waiting to see what she will come up with next, but the only thing she needs to do is find the courage to step down
TechnoZeus to concerned May 10, 2008 04:13:35

Yes, I agree. I'm hoping that she will choose to do so in a way that will repair some of the damage that has been caused by the negative campaigning. Of course, there's no way to repair it all, but if she were to stay in for a while and use that time to speak out against the rumors that have been spread... whether admitting which of them came from her campaign or not... it would help.
concerned to TechnoZeus May 10, 2008 15:01:07

oh she dosen't have that courage. she has always just wanted pitty and the ones that pitty her support her.
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TechnoZeus to concerned May 11, 2008 19:29:24

Still.. we can hope that she will find or gain the courage. It would be better that way for everyone, including her at this point.
concerned to TechnoZeus May 11, 2008 21:23:55

i would think so,
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Rick May 06, 2008 00:08:39

Answered: None of the above
None of the candidates appeal to me. If I had to vote, I would vote for who would do the least damage to my family and this country.
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TechnoZeus to Rick May 07, 2008 21:05:04

You might want to look at some of the other candidates then. Check my other polls... I've got quite a few of them included. You might find one that you like.

Or, you could tell me what it is that you dislike about Barack Obama, which is the candidate I'm supporting, and give me the opportunity to check into your concerns for you and possibly respond to them.
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sioux~Proud American May 05, 2008 21:01:24

Answered: + Vote for Hillary Clinton (independent)
I would love to vote for Hillary!
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TechnoZeus to sioux~P... May 07, 2008 21:05:44

Sad, but your call. Thanks for the vote.
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sativa May 05, 2008 20:07:17

Answered: + Vote for Hillary Clinton (independent)
I really wish she would do this.
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TechnoZeus to sativa May 07, 2008 21:09:42

So do I... that either she would or Barack Obama would. If she's going to keep attacking him, they shouldn't be on the "same team" anymore. She has a right to run, and has supporters. Of course, It would be sad if John McCain won because of her splitting the party, but she's doing that anyway so running as independent wouldn't be any worse than what she's doing now. She should have run as Republican.... her original party. She even said today that under the Republican party she would have been the nominee by now, and she's right! They love the kind of stuff she's been pulling.... that's why they elected George W. Bush!
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sativa to TechnoZeus May 07, 2008 21:25:32

I don't think Hillary is responsible for splitting the party, we already seem split to me. I think extreme leftists (latte liberals) have split themselves from the moderates. As a moderate, I would rather be loyal to my country (and be a centrist) than be loyal to a party (and become an extremist). I do not trust Obama and the worshipping I've seen of him ensures me that voting for him would be a mistake. I think there are many Americans that feel this way.
TechnoZeus to sativa May 10, 2008 09:16:14

No, actually, propoganda like that picture you just posted is what has split the party. That, and the fact that Hillary supporters would rather cover their ears and eyes than to notice they are being lied to and that their candidate has had to resort to playing dirty just to stay in the race.

That kind of propoganda doesn't effect people who know the facts... but it drives a wedge between those who know the facts and those who do not wish to know the facts.
kat May 05, 2008 06:33:20

Answered: + Write in a vote for someone (Please leave a comment saying who you would vote for)
when you only agree with a politician on one issue - as i do with ms. clinton - women's rights - then i can't support that candidate and would have to vote for the green or maybe the libertarian or maybe even write-in myself if i'm not the green candidate. oh and no mt. obama because he's just another wolf in sheeps clothing like the rest of the media selected candidates you all think you are left with - yes i agree he'd do a better job than hillary if only b/c of his life experience. but he'll still target muslims and arabs and continue unsustainable energy policies that will create further issues - see mother jones current issue as of 5/4/8. google kat swift - google green party
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TechnoZeus to kat May 07, 2008 21:16:47 (edited)

So that is a write-in for Kat Swift. Okay.

Actually, I believe you're wrong about Barack Obama... but I'll leave it at that unless you would like to discuss why I think that. I know what Barack Obama can do for this country and for this world... and that's why I asked his senate office people to convince him to run in the first place. You might want to look carefully at where his "opposition" is really coming from. Greedy rich people don't want him to win because they think that a better world for the majority of people means a worse world for them... because they may not come out of it as "comparatively rich" when contrasted with a richer world to live in.
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Car May 05, 2008 04:17:12

Answered: + Vote for Hillary Clinton (independent)
Hillary all the way
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TechnoZeus to Car May 07, 2008 21:19:04 (edited)

I remember an old lady chanting that very strongly in Philadelphia.
I felt so sorry for her because she was worried that if Hillary didn't win she would never live to see a female president. What a shame that sexism was more important to her than the good of the world we live in.

I understood her sentiment... and felt very bad for her because nothing anyone could say or do would change the fact that she may well be right. I would like to see a female get into the United States presidency too, but not JUST to have a female. Barack Obama always has been a way better choice.

Still... thanks for your vote. I respect your opinion even though I don't share it.
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Calvin May 04, 2008 22:24:38

Answered: + Vote for Barack Obama (Democratic)
Barack Obama has my vote in 2008!
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TechnoZeus to Calvin May 07, 2008 21:23:14

Thanks. :) The more, the merrier. ;)
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cathy~COB "Love One Another" May 04, 2008 15:35:23

Answered: + Vote for Barack Obama (Democratic)
Barack is my choice for President!
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TechnoZeus to cathy~C... May 07, 2008 21:24:01

Mine too. Thanks for the vote. :)
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missnoee May 04, 2008 14:51:58

Answered: + Vote for Barack Obama (Democratic)
Obama all the way for the USA ! Nothing could ever induce me to vote for hc.
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missnoee to missnoee May 04, 2008 15:01:13

Thanks for the great poles Zeus !
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TechnoZeus to missnoee May 07, 2008 21:24:42

You're quite welcome. Invite as many people as you like. :)
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Chocolat-In the universe I ... May 04, 2008 10:41:48

Answered: + Vote for Barack Obama (Democratic)
I would still vote for Barack---this was an easy selection. Hillary is power hunger enough to do just this.
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TechnoZeus to Chocola... May 07, 2008 21:26:13

She might.. he might... either way, Barack Obama has my vote. He won a long time ago... in my opinion, he won the first time she "used" Michigan and Florida to cheat!