There's a new poll out today from the Boston Globe measuring voter preferences in the upcoming New Hampshire Democrat primary. It seems that the winner at the moment is "none of the above". Bernie Sanders is in first place with only 16% of the vote from his neighbors. Biden is second at 15%. No other candidate breaks the 15% minimum needed to get delegates. Buttigieg is third at 12% and Warren has fallen to 10%. No one else even gets 10%. Undecided or none get 29%.
Think about that. After a year of campaigning and countless hours spent by this group of luminaries in New Hampshire, most Democrat voters have seen one or another of the candidates in person. They obviously don't like what they've seen. Bernie, Biden and Warren were well known in New Hampshire either from prior races or from national media attention. The poll indicates that the New Hampshire electorate is yelling a collective "Eww!" at the choice they are being presented.
With the impeachment trial starting today, the news is likely to be centered on that for the rest of the time until the primary, so there won't likely be much that will change this collective perception.
The people not supporting any of the candidates may decide nevertheless to pick one once they hit the voting booth. They may, more likely, decide not to bother to vote. But wouldn't it be great if there was a write in movement for "uncommitted". It would have a decent chance of winning. Nothing could be a better indication of the low quality of the Democrat field than that result.
Hey New Hampshire! Vote UNCOMMITTED in the primary.
Think about that. After a year of campaigning and countless hours spent by this group of luminaries in New Hampshire, most Democrat voters have seen one or another of the candidates in person. They obviously don't like what they've seen. Bernie, Biden and Warren were well known in New Hampshire either from prior races or from national media attention. The poll indicates that the New Hampshire electorate is yelling a collective "Eww!" at the choice they are being presented.
With the impeachment trial starting today, the news is likely to be centered on that for the rest of the time until the primary, so there won't likely be much that will change this collective perception.
The people not supporting any of the candidates may decide nevertheless to pick one once they hit the voting booth. They may, more likely, decide not to bother to vote. But wouldn't it be great if there was a write in movement for "uncommitted". It would have a decent chance of winning. Nothing could be a better indication of the low quality of the Democrat field than that result.
Hey New Hampshire! Vote UNCOMMITTED in the primary.
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