Undecided Voters

Discussion in 'Political Discussions' started by Christopher Green, Oct 26, 2004.

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Which trend will Undecided's follow?

  1. Vote the traditional advantage to the Challenger

    8 vote(s)
    72.7%
  2. Vote against the "Sitting Legislator"

    1 vote(s)
    9.1%
  3. Not vote

    2 vote(s)
    18.2%
  1. Christopher Green

    Christopher Green New Member

    Do you think Undecided voters will go with Kerry, as the traditional 2:1 ratio predicts, or will they go with Bush because of what is stated in this article. ???

    Chris
     
  2. grgrwll

    grgrwll New Member

    First, you have to ask: Why would anyone still be undecided at this point?

    The traditional answer (in a presidential election) is that they don't want to vote for the President, but they can't quite picture the challenger as being "presidential."

    It is the nature of presidential politics that, as the campaign progresses, it becomes easier and easier to see the challenger as "presidential," especially in a tight race.

    The article was interesting, but I don't think it has much relevancy in this campaign.

    Having said that, I still think Kerry is going to lose (unfortunately.)
     
  3. uncle janko

    uncle janko member

    Are there any?
     
  4. grgrwll

    grgrwll New Member

    Just a few million.
     
  5. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    I'll let you know next Wednesday. As a elections officer I usually see a significant number of people who come to vote and decide at the voting machine - I often hear one person asking another (friend or spouse) "who should I vote for?"

    PS: I voted last Saturday, at a local mall, so I can't be an undecided anymore.
     
  6. Christopher Green

    Christopher Green New Member

    Ian,

    Who did you vote for?

    cg
     
  7. Ian Anderson

    Ian Anderson Active Member

    I voted for the least bad candidate.

    Seriously, I am an election officer and worked at a local polling last Tuesday here in California. The ballot was long and most voters took a long time voting (some as long as 10 minutes). It was obvious that a of of voters were unaware of the candidates and/or propositions and made up their minds at the voting machine.

    I think the fact that candidates (there was about 8 on the ballot plus about 6 certified write-in candidates) were listed randomly and not alphabeticaly confused a lot of people (several people said their candidate of choice was not listed but after I suggested they check the entire list they found their choice)

    Overall everything went smoothly. About 7% of the ballots in my precinct were provisional (which California has had for 20 years).
     
  8. Guest

    Guest Guest

    I thought this was settled on Wednesday........:D
     
  9. Mr. Engineer

    Mr. Engineer member

    There was a talk show host that I used to listen to on KGO in San Francisco - he started the DRIP program (don't return incumbant politicians). I like it. I also like term limits. It both saves on retirement costs for career politicians (why should someone get a pension after only serving 8 years? -- it don't - they shouldn't). It also keeps things in check. Besides, after 8 years, most politicians get too big of an ego.
     

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