Why did so many Republicans vote for Kerry in NH?
A huge percentage of Republicans/[Very Conservative] voted for Kerry...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3762821/
What's going on?
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What's going on?
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http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pri...index.009.html
Look at Hampstead county and how many votes Dean has...
Kerry has NO chance against Bush
Dean has NO chance against Bush
Edwards has NO chance against Bush
Lieberman has NO chance against Bush
Sharpton has NO chance against Bush
Only Clark would get the people who wouldn't automatically vote Democrat . . . only Clark has Republicans worried
Dean is the only chance against Bush.
Originally posted by Scott
Yea only 3% of the exit pole think of themselves as republican.
You misunderstand...the question is in past tense.
Before voting today, were you:
Category % Total Clark Dean Edwards Kerry Kucinich Lieberman Sharpton
Registered as Undeclared/Independent 45 12 25 14 35 3 9 0
Registered as a Democrat 46 10 30 13 39 3 6 0
Registered as a Republican 4 12 16 0 41 2 9 0
Not registered 5 23 30 13 26 2 7 0
BEFORE voting today, WERE you:
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These are former Republicans who recently registered as Independents/Democrats so they could vote for Kerry...
I was looking at this stat.
No matter how you voted today, do you usually think of yourself as a:? Back to Top
Category
% Total Clark Dean Edwards Kerry Kucinich Lieberman Sharpton
Democrat 49 12 29 13 40 2 5 0
Republican 3 11 8 10 28 0 24 0
Independent or something else 48 14 23 13 37 2 10 0
Which is a whole whopping 1% different from the one you posted. So what's the rub?
Only Clark would get the people who wouldn't automatically vote Democrat . . . only Clark has Republicans worried
Check out this article:
http://opinionjournal.com/columnists.../?id=110004608
by Peggy Noonan on why Republicans DO NOT Clark as the Democratic nomination.
But back on topic. The title of this thread is misleading, since only registered Democrats can vote in a Democratic primary.
Originally posted by Akumulator
Maybe to ensure that Dean isn't the candidate?
I'm inclined to agree with this. If I can't have George W. in office, I at least want a more conservative democrat. That being said, GO BUSH!!!
Originally posted by k squared
But back on topic. The title of this thread is misleading, since only registered Democrats can vote in a Democratic primary.
That's not true. It depends on the state. In NH, you can vote as a Dem or as a registered Independent.
Anyway, it's a good sign for Kerry. A Democrat will have to win some Republicans to win the presidency.
Originally posted by Akumulator
Maybe to ensure that Dean isn't the candidate?
That doesn't make any sense to me at all. Dean vs. Bush is a far better match-up for staunch Republicans than Kerry vs. Bush. As a Republican, I would give serious consideration to Kerry, but give NO consideration to Dean.
I think these few Republicans voted for Kerry in the primary because *GASP* they might actually consider him instead of Bush in November.
Originally posted by Existence
Clark has NO chance against Bush. The guy is like a deer in front of headlights. He has no experience and wasn't even sure he was a liberal until a few months ago.
Dean is the only chance against Bush.
I agree on the former, but not on the latter.
Clark *is* a deer in the headlights. What's up with him saying the equivalent of "Look, Kerry was a puny lieutenant in Vietnam. HAHA!"
Dean is a sham. He was a pure novelty candidate. I saw this waaaaaay back. He sure had a lot of steam 3 months ago... *fizzle fizzle* How can Dean beat Bush? Democrats won't like how he claims to be a fiscal conservative (even though he's not). Republicans aren't going to vot for him because he's a one-man circus.
He doesn't have the war credentials. He doesn't have the hot Portuguese rich-as-f**k philanthropist comedienne wife. He doesn't have the height. He doesn't have centrist views. Dean is a liability to the Democratic Party.
election year could be very interesting...
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Originally posted by jimmac
He, he, he, like I've said there's a lot of people out there unhappy with Mr. Bush.
Eugene hit the nail on the head. Kerry probably is the one who would appeal most to republicans. Nothing unnatural he getting the most votes from switchers.
So its Kerry, Edwards, Dean and Clark then?
Originally posted by Anders
Eugene hit the nail on the head. Kerry probably is the one who would appeal most to republicans. Nothing unnatural he getting the most votes from switchers.
So its Kerry, Edwards, Dean and Clark then?
As long as we get rid of Bush.
My freakin grandma voted for Bush. NH is a constant quagmire.