<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ironman_8:
How is Al and Kucinich wasting America's time?? It seems like they are wasting their own time if you ask me.
It is good that Braun did drop out, not exactly sure what the allure among Dean for some of the rank and file blacks out there.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Guys, I'm not happy that Ambassador Braun endorsed Dean - I'm happy that there will be one less nobody wasting precious time during the debates. The problem is that the stations are required to give "equal time" to each candidate regardless of the whether they actually have a chance to win. That is why I say they are wasting America's time ... people tune into to these debates looking to hear the issue and instead 1/3 of the time is being spent on these three (Braun actually means well, but still).
How is Al and Kucinich wasting America's time?? It seems like they are wasting their own time if you ask me.
It is good that Braun did drop out, not exactly sure what the allure among Dean for some of the rank and file blacks out there.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Guys, I'm not happy that Ambassador Braun endorsed Dean - I'm happy that there will be one less nobody wasting precious time during the debates. The problem is that the stations are required to give "equal time" to each candidate regardless of the whether they actually have a chance to win. That is why I say they are wasting America's time ... people tune into to these debates looking to hear the issue and instead 1/3 of the time is being spent on these three (Braun actually means well, but still).
D2,
I suspect that Kucinich would back Nader (should he run) too. Kucinich might as well convert to Green - he's doing little to help defeat Bush.
I'm not sure that Al's endorsement matters that much in the primaries, but certianly his following will never vote for Bush.
I suspect that Kucinich would back Nader (should he run) too. Kucinich might as well convert to Green - he's doing little to help defeat Bush.
I'm not sure that Al's endorsement matters that much in the primaries, but certianly his following will never vote for Bush.
lander, I disagee about Al. Have you seen his numbers in SC? Consistently over 10% in a key state where probably half of the dem primary voters are black. In SC is where his dropping out and endorsing could determine the winner. I think if he dropped out and endorsed Clark that could put him over the top in SC, which would be a major coup over both Dean and Edwards.
D2,
I stand corrected. I wasn't aware he had upwards of 10% in any state, let alone a swing state. I had seen mostly 1% and 2%'s in the polls for Rev Al.
What do you suspect would be the major force behind Al's endorsement? The war? Or stances minority issues?
What pull does the National Black Causus have? Is it possible that it might conflict with Al?
I stand corrected. I wasn't aware he had upwards of 10% in any state, let alone a swing state. I had seen mostly 1% and 2%'s in the polls for Rev Al.
What do you suspect would be the major force behind Al's endorsement? The war? Or stances minority issues?
What pull does the National Black Causus have? Is it possible that it might conflict with Al?
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> What pull does the National Black Causus have? Is it possible that it might conflict with Al?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I believe the pull of the Black Caucus is negligable. As far as who Sharpton's endorsement would be focused on minority issues first and foremost and maybe a distant second war. With the litle spat that Dean and Al had during the last debate, I would doubt that he would endorse Dean.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Question -- when one candidate 'endorses' another, is this just a symbolic gesture of support to move votes over, or is there more to it? I never have fully understood your electoral system ... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Its nothing more to it other than that person wanting to move the votes over to that person that they endorse.
I believe the pull of the Black Caucus is negligable. As far as who Sharpton's endorsement would be focused on minority issues first and foremost and maybe a distant second war. With the litle spat that Dean and Al had during the last debate, I would doubt that he would endorse Dean.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Question -- when one candidate 'endorses' another, is this just a symbolic gesture of support to move votes over, or is there more to it? I never have fully understood your electoral system ... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Its nothing more to it other than that person wanting to move the votes over to that person that they endorse.
Sharpton may choose to run as an Independent in the general election when he ultimately loses the Democratic nomination. He is loyal only to himself and will do whatever it takes to stay in the spotlight for as long as possible.
"Yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man." - The Dude, 1998
"Yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man." - The Dude, 1998
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by lander:
D2,
I stand corrected. I wasn't aware he had upwards of 10% in any state, let alone a swing state. I had seen mostly 1% and 2%'s in the polls for Rev Al.
What do you suspect would be the major force behind Al's endorsement? The war? Or stances minority issues?
What pull does the National Black Causus have? Is it possible that it might conflict with Al?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I really don't know. He may very well just stay in the race and not endorse until it's over. He's said positive things about Clark so I think he may go there, but who knows. It's a wildcard. But SC is the one state where his impact looms large.
D2,
I stand corrected. I wasn't aware he had upwards of 10% in any state, let alone a swing state. I had seen mostly 1% and 2%'s in the polls for Rev Al.
What do you suspect would be the major force behind Al's endorsement? The war? Or stances minority issues?
What pull does the National Black Causus have? Is it possible that it might conflict with Al?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I really don't know. He may very well just stay in the race and not endorse until it's over. He's said positive things about Clark so I think he may go there, but who knows. It's a wildcard. But SC is the one state where his impact looms large.
