The ****OFFICIAL**** "I Will Vote For The Dem Nominee" Thread

[SoFlaJet]

REGARDLESS of which one it is-Clinton or Obama. Check in DUers and sign on...this is a democratic party unity thread. Say something good, say what your hopes and dreams are for the next democratic administration. This primary season will end soon enough and we need ALL democrats to put aside the petty bickering we have been going through here and other sites and come together AS true democrats. There is a LOT at stake.

SFJ = signed on no matter WHO our nominee is

[rasputin1952]

1. I will most certainly vote for the D nominee...

:patriot:

[Callalily]

2. Yes, definitely!

:patriot:

[crim son]

3. Of course I'll vote for the Dem nominee.

Anything else would be selfish and short-sighted.

[Dawgs]

4. I will, but I think it's been decided who will win.

[buff2]

9. Who will that be?

[atreides1]

5. I will vote for the Democratic Nominee

I like Senator Obama, but if Senator Clinton is the party nominee then I will cast my vote for her.

[globalvillage]

6. I will vote for the nominee.

I hope it's Obama, but I'd vote for Hillary to put a Dem in the WH.
McSame would be the second consecutive worst president ever. I don't think we could take four more years of Bush.

[proud2BlibKansan]

7. I will vote for the nominee

but I might be holding my nose while I do it. :)

[buff2]

8. Count me in!

:hi: This country couldn't stand another bu$h term and I think either one of our candidates would be great.

[mmonk]

10. Checking in. The nightmare has to end in this election.

[Buzz Clik]

11. yep

[JayFredMuggs]

12. Of course I will vote for the Dem Nominee

[LiveLiberally]

13. Count Me In /nt

[patrice]

14. I know some brilliant and influential Young Adults who make a clear case for "Tough Love" for both

political parties. I say this to let you know that, because of who these Young Adults are to me personally, I have weighed and continue to weigh their position on this question and their issues against the extant candidates. Supporting a candidate is NEVER automatic for me.

.............................

I WILL vote for the Democratic Party's nominee.

[madwivoter]

15. I will absolutely vote for the Democratic nominee

...hopefully we'll know who that is sooner than later.

:bounce:

[MethuenProgressive]

16. "I'll have to think about that," - Mrs. Barack Obama.

http://www.talkleft.com/story/2008/2/4/124123/6787

Not me, I'm a Democrat.
I've always supported my party, and always vote for our nominee.

[DerekJ]

20. I'm still waiting..

[crankychatter]

39. legitimacy will be an issue

Clinton's made sure of that with the fauxrage over MI and FL

on the other hand, she WANTS to win by hook and crook which WILL alienate ALL of the new democrats and old progressives...

This is a sorry state of affairs...

regarding the question... I've been voting against Republicans since I was a 21 year old Buck Sergeant, and I ain't gonna tell you how long that's been.

I even campaigned for Bill Clinton twice, and I despise that grinning, crooked son of a bitch.

[SoFlaJet]

22. You go MP

I can't wait till DU gets back to us helping EACH OTHER out. I'm tired of fighting with my brothers and sisters here...I am a DEMOCRAT and will gladly vote for Hillary Clinton over John McCain. She would make a fifty times better president than ANY republican-same with Obama

[ronnykmarshall]

51. I'll have to take Mrs. O's advice.

[Diana Prince]

52. Too bad they didn't show the whole thing.

Let me say I will vote for the Dem nominee. Michelle Obama did say something after that perhaps you should have known.

"Everyone in this party is going to work hard for whoever the nominee is. I think we're all working for the same thing. Our goal is to make sure the person in the White House is going to take this country in a different direction. I happen to believe Barack is the only person who can really do that."

[stahbrett]

93. She did not say that in response to the question asked in the OP

Try to pay attention...

[DerekJ]

17. of course I will. D'uh

:P

[H2O Man]

18. I am.

[greiner3]

19. Come on Dennis!!!

[LiberalAndProud]

21. I'm in.

Too much at stake to do otherwise. I've had my angry moments, but I come to my senses when I realize what's is at risk.

[woodsprite]

23. Me too! In the end, what matters most to the world is having a dem in the WH.

[SoFlaJet]

24. absolutely woodsprite

I just wish I'd stop reading "I will NEVER vote for so and so" posts from the democrats here. It's getting near time for coming together and I pray we all do. I have selfish interests; my son James will be eligible for a draft in 3 years, and no WAY do I want Mr.100 year war McCain as the president....

[Aloha Spirit]

25. Yes I will vote Democratic. For Senators and Reps too.

Hopefully huge Dem turnout will be good for whole ballot, not just Prez.

[SoFlaJet]

27. Welcome to DU beat tk

go dems in '08!!!!!

[democrattotheend]

28. Welcome to DU!

[democrattotheend]

26. Absolutely

There's way too much at stake in this election. People are dying in Iraq, 40 million people don't have health care, and Justice Stevens turns 88 in a couple weeks...we cannot afford to wait 4 more years for a Democratic president. I pledge to vote and volunteer for whoever gets the nomination.

[SoFlaJet]

29. I'm liking what I'm reading in this thread

we'll find out who the true democrats really are on this board. There are a lot of Clinton supporters here who I have relied on over the years to help me understand what is happening on a day to day basis. I hope to be able to rely on them again.

[shadowknows69]

30. Yep yep

Even if I have to drag myself to the polls kicking and screaming.

[DinahMoeHum]

31. Hell Yeah! Either candidate is a thousand times better than McCain.

Republikkkans Suck Like A Hoover.

:kick::kick::kick:

[Orsino]

32. Unless the nominee is somehow revealed as more corrupt than the entire Republican machine...

...I'm voting for the Dem.

[polmaven]

151. I think the only way THAT can happen

is if somehow Senator Leiberman suddenly becomes the Democratic nominee!

[Orsino]

152. You're just saying that to frighten me.

Compromise candidate, anyone? :scared:

[polmaven]

154. BOO!

:evilgrin:

[Shae]

33. Absolutely.

Always have.
Always will.

[JohnnyLib2]

34. Again, yes.

I don't mean to slam the OP, but would consider submitting an affidavit for future questions on this subject.

[SoFlaJet]

38. what does that mean?

I will be voting for the dem non regardless of who it is or how it happens-how 'bout you Johnny?

[JohnnyLib2]

40. Yes, I will do the same.

I was mildly sarcastic because the question is posed so often. It's difficult to know what any one OP will say about the responses. I can see now that you are encouraging the D votes--thanks.

[SoFlaJet]

41. no doubt JL2

this is too important for us to be fucking around with silly in-party partisan agendas. We NEED a democrat in office come 2009. I want to see guys like Rumsfeld and Rove and Libby held accountable, and a million other reasons to go along with those.

[Irishonly]

35. No Brainer

McCain makes me have nightmares and the way the MSM is pushing him and softballing his mistakes, we democrats must stick together and vote for our nominee.

[GoldieAZ49]

36. present

[JBoy]

54. As far as I know.

[Lucky 13]

37. Yes*

Scenario 1:
Barack continues his winning streak, picks up a few more SuperD's, is ahead by more than a hundred or so delegates, and thus is the clear winner...
YES, I will vote for the nominee, Barack Obama.

Scenario 2:
Hillary pulls a MAJOR comeback, picks up a few more SuperD's, is ahead by more than a hundred or so delegates, and thus is the clear winner...
YES, I will vote for the nominee, Hillary Clinton

Scenario 3:
Hillary and Barack are within a handful of delegates. It goes to a brokered convention and a nominee is chosen in a fair manner
YES, I will vote for the nominee, whoever that is.

*EXCEPTION
Scenario 4: THE NIGHTMARE SCENARIO.
Democratic Party rules are bent or broken and/or "there is blood on the convention floor" and/or the nominee is chosen apart from the will of the people...
I DON'T KNOW who I will cast my vote for.
Frankly, if this scenario happens we have bigger problems. I do believe there will be riots. People are going to be ANGRY, me included. Even then I probably will vote for the nominee, but I can't promise. And at that point what would it matter? We're almost guaranteed to lose in November should that occur.

[npincus]

42. Alright.

Of course. "President McCain" is not acceptable.

[not_too_L8]

43. I'll vote for the Dem nominee

Clinton or Obama

[crispini]

44. will do

:patriot:

[SoFlaJet]

45. anybody happen to see Rodeodance today?

.

[Hugabear]

100. She's been around

Why?

[rinsd]

46. I can't wait till the GOP is out and the Dem Prez and Dem Congress get to fixing this country.

[Bettie]

47. I can't imagine doing anything else

We NEED a change from Bushco and friends.

[fight4my3sons]

48. that would be me

[AspenRose]

49. Do we have a choice?

IT'S S.C.O.T.U.S., STUPID!

[Perry Logan]

50. Anyone who doesn't vote Democratic in 2008 is a traitor.

[PoliticalAmazon]

89. Oh, blow me. I could say that anyone who settles for whatever is candidate...

... is shoved on them is a traitor, too.

Man, when you start using Bush Jr mentality, you are lost.

Would they also be "benchmark haters" and "freedom haters"?

Here's a clue: a growing number of people believe that we have lost control of the elected Dems in Congress because we continue to vote for anything with a (D) in front of its name.

So Hillary Clinton can vote for every damned piece of neocon policy that comes through the Senate and still know she will be voted back into office.

You tell me--what incentive does she (or any other Dem politician) have to listening to the will of the people?

I won't vote for Hillary Clinton because, IMO, she will be as bad as Bush Jr. She has done his bidding for the last 7 years, voting far more often to endorse his agenda than she did to stand up for the American people. She acts like him, campaigns like him, lies like him, and spins like him. She doesn't want to release records, just like him. She has corrupt people advising her, just like him. It goes on and on.

So before you go calling others "traitor" you might want to look in the mirror because, where I sit, anyone who will roll over and vote for someone who has helped Bush Jr destroy our country is a traitor, too.

[JBoy]

53. I can't vote, but will support the Democratic nominee.

In the event that Hillary were to get the nomination I have faith that my opinion of her will dramatically improve when I focus on comparing her not to Obama, but to McCain and a 3rd term for Bush.

[DarienComp]

55. yes.

[bain_sidhe]

56. ME! ME!! :waves hand wildly: because...

(I think it's about time for a repeat of this list, so, I'm using this thread as an excuse)

I will vote for whoever the Democratic nominee is because the President appoints...

... Cabinet Secretaries for the following Executive Branch departments

Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Department of Defense
Department of Education
Department of Energy
Department of Health & Human Services
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Housing & Urban Development
Department of Justice
Department of Labor
Department of State
Department of The Interior
Department of Transportation
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of the Treasury

... candidates for the following Judicial Branch positions

Court of Appeals for Veterans' Claims
Federal Judicial Center
Superior Court Judges
U.S. Circuit Court Judges
U.S. Claims Court Judges
U.S. Court of International Trade Judges
U.S. District Court Judges
U.S. Supreme Court Judges
Territorial Courts
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. Court of International Trade
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Tax Court
United States Bankruptcy Courts
United States Courts of Appeals
United States District Courts
United States Sentencing Commission

... the heads of the following Regulatory Agencies

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Drug Enforcement Administration
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Federal Communications Commission
Federal Election Commission
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Federal Labor Relations Authority
Federal Trade Commission
Food & Drug Administration
Occupational Health & Safety Administration
Securities & Exchange Commission
(just to name a few--there are way more "smaller" agencies that still have a big impact in the areas they regulate)

None of us who love this country can afford to flounce off in a snit if our preferred candidate doesn't get the nomination.

[jackson_dem]

57. Present

[loveangelc]

58. im surprised tbh. Good!

[jackson_dem]

63. tbh?

[loveangelc]

65. to be honest. just us young ppl's silly internet speak. lol.

[jackson_dem]

67. oic. I forgot. I am about the same age as you anyway

[loveangelc]

69. ooo how old are u

[jackson_dem]

85. 24. u?

[loveangelc]

86. 20

[jackson_dem]

105. Is this the first election you have followed closely?

[loveangelc]

122. No, I've actually been into politics since I was 8 in 1996. I didn't follow it closely but I found

it very interesting, and remember as a little girl asking my parents stuff about politics lol. I followed politics closely in 2000 (when I was in 6th/7th grade) and 2004(10/11th grade). I remember in 6th grade taping the Republican primary coverage and the Republican debates and the GE debates lol. It's funny because my friends who never followed politics before I've helped make them more interested in it.:)

It's ironic how much difference a few years make. A few years ago I would defend Bill and Hillary Clinton against ANYTHNG and even joined some online group asking Hillary to run in 2004, haha.

[jackson_dem]

123. Why did you turn against her?

She is just like Obama. Why is one viewed as a DINO and the other as a progressive messiah?

Yeah I have followed it since I was young too, although 2004 was the first election I closely followed.

[loveangelc]

132. This whole election, I have felt that she felt this was an entitlement and really

did not have to worry about her competition, until right before Iowa. Then, imo, her tactics became very desperate. Digging up his kindergarten paper, the whole "roll the dice" thing, and things I just felt were dirty tactics. Yes, Obama has used things against her, but I just Hillary was taking it to an extreme in many ways.

I also felt her campaign was a loser campaign, even when she was inevitable, I knew her running as if she didn't have to worry about anyone else was going to come back to bite her in a democratic primary. I remember watching a debate where she would not answer a question, as if she did not have to because she had this locked up.

She could not win a general election. Her negatives are too high, and no matter what polls say now, they change so frequently that the state by state polls do not really matter right now, especially with no general campaign going on.

Her arrogance is really a put off to me, because she knows she cannot win this nomination, yet she is staying in. She knows that if she were to somehow win through convincing superdelegates to throw out what happened in the primaries/caucuses, she wouldn't win in the end. I feel a big reason they (bill and hillary) are in this is to preserve their legacy, but their legacy is now greatly tarnished imo.

It's too bad she didn't run in 04, because I think she could have won in 04, which Kerry could not.

[Zachstar]

59. I will vote for Obama

The Democratic Nominee

[SeattleGirl]

60. You bet I will!!

I may have a strong preference for one of the Dem candidates over the other, but damned if I don't have a VERY STRONG preference for either of them over McCain!

SG-Voting for THE Demoncratic nominee, regardless of who it is.

[Withywindle]

61. I'm in!

McCain is fucking terrifying.

If you fear one of OUR candidates more than that thing, you're dead to me.

[SunsetDreams]

62. definitely in!

Screw the Neocons!

[baldguy]

64. I will vote for the Democratic nominee.

Even if it's a Clinton.

[SoFlaJet]

66. either one will be better

than a guy who doesn't even know WHO the enemy is in Iraq

[baldguy]

87. Or worse - believes it doesn't matter

Just as long as we're killing people.

[silverweb]

68. Again?!?

This is such a no brainer!


One more time: I will vote for the Democratic nominee.

[Bolo Boffin]

70. bolo = signed on no matter WHO our nominee is. n/t

[Kurovski]

71. Yes.

I will vote for whatever fucking whore is set before me.

Only because our Dem fucking whores at least toss us a bone every now and then, and life is slightly less demoralising in America when Dems run the brothel.

Look, I'm smiling...really, I am. :-) :thumbsup:

[scarletwoman]

97. And the question must be asked...

what's wrong with fucking whores? What kind of whore wouldn't fuck?

Furthermore, what did fucking whores ever do to you that you would compare them with (ugh!) politicians?

:P

[Kurovski]

98. !

:rofl: I LOVE YOU! :rofl:

Well, it's clear to me that you are speaking here of prostitutes, rent boys, call girls, escorts, paid companions, and broadway dancers.

In the past eight years, when I hear "whore" I think of sell-outs, like the press and politicians. Consequently, the word has lost all ability to arouse anything but ire in my blood.

How was work, hon? Did the dogs give you a proper welcome home? :-)

[scarletwoman]

101. You forgot lingerie models and golf pros.

I love you, too. *smooch*

Yes, the dogs gave me a proper welcome home -- one of them had barfed on the floor while I was at work, with some of it dribbled down the front of the couch. I suppose there might be a metaphor in there somewhere, but I choose not to pursue it.

;)

[Kurovski]

103. "Don't sit around on the couch, when you can sit around in front of the computer."

That was the dog's message to you.

[scarletwoman]

110. Ah, I bow (wow) before you, O Wise One.

I am not worthy...

:*

[Kurovski]

112. You know I'm not a rich man, don't you?

So, no big checks on birthdays.

Wait, did you say "zero wise one"?

[scarletwoman]

114. You are rich in creamy goodness and bioflavinoids.

That's good enough for me.

And I said "three, two, one, zero" -- that was your signal to launch.

[Kurovski]

115. !

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Really? It has bioflavinoids? I never knew that.

Or are you posting with the TEEVEE on and typing commercials?

[scarletwoman]

116. Yes, the TEEVEE is on,

but if I were posting commercials it would be all fast cars and "Viva Viagra"...

Oh, wait...

[Kurovski]

118. See?

Uh-huh.

[scarletwoman]

120. It was the car commercial.

They said "cup holders".

[Kurovski]

124. Better turn it off.

You're driving yourself wild.

I also recommend Russian porn for stamping down the libido.

But maybe BuzzClik is in the neighborhood? You've set him off. :evilgrin:

[scarletwoman]

126. *snarf*

:rofl:

It's you who drives me wild.

Russian porn? Is that what Yoduzya is up to these days?

BuzzClik is on his own, I take no responsibility.

FYI, I never turn it off.

;)

[Kurovski]

128. Yoduzya is held back by the constraints of Catholicism.

So she might do some tasteful bondage in keeping with that theme.

But only for Paris Vogue. She says Americans wouldn't understand.

That's right, even poor farm girls can be snobs.

[scarletwoman]

133. Ah. Well do I know the constraints of Catholicism!

I have encountered many a knotty theological dilemma, myself.

I would not call the nubile and lovely Yoduzya a snob -- she is the transcendent blossom risen out of the earth, opening her dewy petals to the glowing sun's warm caress.

;)

[Kurovski]

135. She's real big on hijacking threads, too.

:rofl:

You know her soul so well, you must have a part of Yoduzya deep within you.

[scarletwoman]

137. I prefer to think of it as "kicking" a thread, not "hijacking".

:D

And does not a part of Yoduzya reside deep within us all?

I must bid you good night, dear.

Kisses,
sw

[Kurovski]

138. Good night,

sweet dreams. :hug:

Edit: I answered your PM, btw.

[scarletwoman]

140. They will be...

:hug: :loveya:

[Kurovski]

136. Oh...for a second there I thought you said "knobby" dilemma.

No matter.

[scarletwoman]

139. Okay. That works, too.

:rofl:

[Buzz Clik]

109. She makes an excellent point.

And suddenly I have the urge to cruise downtown....

[Kurovski]

158. Any luck,

sailor? ;-)

[Solon]

72. I'll vote to make sure McCain never enters the White House. n/t

[thoughtcrime1984]

73. I will. nt

[shaniqua6392]

74. I don't really care for either of our candidates.

But I will proudly vote for whichever one gets the nomination. There is too much at stake. All I need to do is think of the Supreme Court Justices that are older than dirt that I know will retire within the next 8 years and I am motivated to fight...fight...fight. I am a Democrat and my goal is to promote our agenda and get as many Dems into the political arena as is possible.

[Lou Queb]

75. My heart will be there with you, I promise...chances are slim that I'll turn into a USter

;)

[Tropics_Dude83]

76. Obama or Clinton all the way-Mccain never!-n/t

[ourbluenation]

77. I'm in. You bet. n/t

[Olney Blue]

78. Absolutely- I will be voting blue!

[Raine1967]

79. To quote the great Senator Joe Biden...

:: YES ::

SCOTUS, baby, SCOTUS.

[tbyg52]

80. Hear, hear! nt

[40ozDonkey]

81. Si se puede!

:headbang:

[NanceGreggs]

82. OF COURSE!!!

:kick: :kick: :kick:

[babsbunny]

83. Of course, either, or

[localroger]

84. Count on me. /nt

[CADEMOCRAT7]

88. democrats united bravo !

Bravo for writing this. It is so important to have unity "now" as a party. I am for Obama. If Hillary wins, I will vote for her. We must come together to rid this country of a Bush third term ! We have a precious opportunity with Nancy Pelosi as Speaker to have the top three in Command "Democrats" !!!

[scarletwoman]

90. I will most likely once again participate in this useless and utterly futile act.

I don't give a shit who the Dem nominee is, because I know nothing fundamental will change. The government will still remain firmly in the control of the Overclass.

But I will participate, merely to let them know that I'm out here paying attention.

sw

[Patsy Stone]

92. That's the spirit!

:rofl:

[scarletwoman]

95. Thank you. The only reason I can even consider participating is the complete meaninglessness of it.

Just to be clear...

:D

[Patsy Stone]

127. Hey

At least it gives you a reason to put on a little lipstick and get out of the house. That's surely worth something, isn't it?

[scarletwoman]

130. Mascara is as far as I go.

I refuse to shave my legs for anything less than an full out Revolution.

:hippie:

[Patsy Stone]

91. Moi!

I will vote for the Democratic nominee.

[tekisui]

94. yep, here.

[rox63]

96. I will definitely vote for the Dem nominee

Whoever wins the nomination. Our country can't take four more years of this mess.

[kwyjibo]

99. I will.

[dysfunctional press]

102. since the nominee is going to be obama, i can safely say yes.

nt

[Buzz Clik]

104. My Ignore list is now pushing 30. Only one "Ignored" shows on this thread.

I've done a helluva job at compiling my list.

[Kurovski]

106. Me! Me! Oh please let it be me!

? ! :-)

[Buzz Clik]

108. In your dreams, butthead.

If I put you on Ignore, the responses to the DUzy threads would be a bit repetitive.

[Kurovski]

111. You make little kittens cry with your evil!

Sea turtles thrash the seas in despair of your wickedness!

(We're still in GDP, right?)

[Pushed To The Left]

107. K&R! The only way to keep the Supreme Court at least partially sane is to get a Democrat in the

White House! Voting for anything else is a vote for the overturn of Roe v. Wade, civil rights being rolled back, America becoming a fundamentalist theocracy, a return of "sodomy laws"..the list goes on and on. There WILL be Supreme Court retirements in the next few years. Don't let the religious right choose their replacements.

[bilgewaterbill]

113. I will vote for Obama. Not Hillary. Sorry.

[Lilith Velkor]

149. "Unity" rides again.

:eyes:

[struggle4progress]

117. Two great primary candidates but ultimately only one nominee

[kmsarvis]

119. EITHER ONE!!!!!!!

:kick:

[Alcibiades]

121. Gladly

I will also knock on as many doors as I have to no matter who it is.

[thevoiceofreason]

125. In case the unimaginable happens

I will not for for her. I will, however, pull the D lever.

[Willo]

129. I will Vote and here is the full Michelle interview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7yaD9OXZ_o&feature=related

[Citizen Kang]

131. I am voting for Obama no matter what

but mostly because he is going to be the nominee.

[donheld]

134. Yes I will vote for the Nominee

[TragedyandHope]

141. signed

[pettypace]

142. I will vote for the Dem*

*except in case the following is nominated.
Clinton, Hillary Rodham.

That is all. B-)

[MilesColtrane]

143. I'll absolutely vote for the Democratic nominee over McCain.

To not do so is a sign of insanity or terminal idiocy.

[Snarkturian Clone]

144. I'll vote for the nominee

and I will be expecting all the DUers who have talked so much shit in GDP to leave if their candidate does not get the nom.

edited to add: this goes for both sides. I've seen vile shit posted by both obamites and hilaritans.

[onenote]

145. of course

[TexasLady]

146. always said it, always will

you bet I'll vote for the Dem nom.

[redsoxrudy]

147. Amen!

Count me in.

[Left coast liberal]

148. Yes, indeed! Either one would be miles ahead of chimpy.

[Scurrilous]

150. I'm in.

:kick:

[SoFlaJet]

153. check the true dems list here before entering the fighting

in another thread with the intent on tearing us apart...they seem to back today in force my fellow democrats...on BOTH sides

[Texas Hill Country]

155. yup

[polmaven]

156. I have been saying it from the beginning...

****OFFICIALLY**** I will support and vote for whichever candidate ias the nominee of our Democratic Party!

[stevietheman]

157. If the nominee is the pledged delegate winner, yes. n/t

n/t