17 thoughts on “Poll: Clinton 49, Trump 37. Would claim an outlier but it’s Selzer so it’s probably legit”
So. Seems there are primaries tonight: Washington D.C., Maine, ND, Nevada, SC and VA. Although it looks like all but D.C. might only be state-level elections.
Our system could do with a little streamlining. Just a thought.
I think DC Democrats are the only ones on the presidential level tonight. I don't know why we're so bad at elections but we clearly are looking at that mess.
What's sad is that this article just hits a few of the many problems. There's also the fact that a female politician will have her tone of voice policed constantly (Hillary's the calmest of the politicians left running and they call her shrill) and they'll always be viewed as weak. I think a big reason Hillary's going more hawkish in the general election is trying to shake that perception, not any push toward getting into a bunch of wars.
Yes, Hillary has to present as Hawkish, she has no other choice. And really, I don't think we'd want her any other way. She'd get skewered. She's playing a long game with that position. But really if it ever comes down to making a military decision she is certainly not going to make choices lightly.
Two friends of mine, very close friends, Democrats, that I go to the movies with most Fridays, a few weeks ago, they were saying almost in unison to me how of course they will vote Hillary but that they don't like that she's always shouting. This coming from two very smart, gay men. It wasn't even worth it to try to walk them through what they said.
Yes, that and the fact that every single male politician both dems and repubs in the presidential race, or any race for that matter, are far more shouty, domineering and, at least for the GOP, downright boorish. And this is coming from two guys who have had to overcome a lot of prejudice themselves. It still gobsmacks me that they're oblivious to their bias and say it so openly.
I'll have to get back to this after I've had a few drinks to calm the fury I will undoubtedly feel when reading it.
At some point (when it's not 2am and I'm headed for bed), I'll have to see if I can find an English-language translation of the campaign that female French ministers launched about a month ago. It was basically speaking up against their male counterparts about all of the daily sexism the face in their political careers. Infuriating that this garbage still goes on in 2016.
How would you describe your enthusiasm for Hillary Clinton as the presumptive Democratic nominee—
very enthusiastic, fairly enthusiastic, just somewhat enthusiastic, or not enthusiastic? (Asked only of
Clinton supporters; n=332. MoE: ±5.4 percentage points.)
43 Very enthusiastic
22 Fairly enthusiastic
25 Just enthusiastic
22 Fairly enthusiastic
25 Just somewhat enthusiastic
11 Not enthusiastic
– Not sure
How would you describe your enthusiasm for Donald Trump as the presumptive Republican nominee—
very enthusiastic, fairly enthusiastic, just somewhat enthusiastic, or not enthusiastic? (Asked only of
Trump supporters; n=333 MoE: ±5.4 percentage points.)
33 Very enthusiastic
24 Fairly enthusiastic
30 Just somewhat enthusiastic
12 Not enthusiastic
– Not sure
What was that crap about an enthusiasm gap for Hillary?
So. Seems there are primaries tonight: Washington D.C., Maine, ND, Nevada, SC and VA. Although it looks like all but D.C. might only be state-level elections.
Our system could do with a little streamlining. Just a thought.
Here's a link with a very confusing list. I hope it's not on the test: http://www.mytimetovote.com/2016-Primary-Election…
I think DC Democrats are the only ones on the presidential level tonight. I don't know why we're so bad at elections but we clearly are looking at that mess.
Gee, I wonder which way D.C. will go.
ETA: Oh, duh, it's the dems only and you said it right there above. I am a little snowblind from that ridiculous list.
OH GOD JOSH MANDEL WAS ON A COMMERCIAL HE STILL EXISTS
I just googled him. He looks punchable.
He was that guy Wonkette kept calling a boy scout in the 2012 Ohio Senate election.
I don't remember that but yeah, he looks like he should be wearing shorts and knee socks.
|Interesting article about what female politicians have to navigate. Still.|
What's sad is that this article just hits a few of the many problems. There's also the fact that a female politician will have her tone of voice policed constantly (Hillary's the calmest of the politicians left running and they call her shrill) and they'll always be viewed as weak. I think a big reason Hillary's going more hawkish in the general election is trying to shake that perception, not any push toward getting into a bunch of wars.
Yes, Hillary has to present as Hawkish, she has no other choice. And really, I don't think we'd want her any other way. She'd get skewered. She's playing a long game with that position. But really if it ever comes down to making a military decision she is certainly not going to make choices lightly.
Two friends of mine, very close friends, Democrats, that I go to the movies with most Fridays, a few weeks ago, they were saying almost in unison to me how of course they will vote Hillary but that they don't like that she's always shouting. This coming from two very smart, gay men. It wasn't even worth it to try to walk them through what they said.
She's "shouting too much" but I bet this is fine to them.
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Yes, that and the fact that every single male politician both dems and repubs in the presidential race, or any race for that matter, are far more shouty, domineering and, at least for the GOP, downright boorish. And this is coming from two guys who have had to overcome a lot of prejudice themselves. It still gobsmacks me that they're oblivious to their bias and say it so openly.
I'll have to get back to this after I've had a few drinks to calm the fury I will undoubtedly feel when reading it.
At some point (when it's not 2am and I'm headed for bed), I'll have to see if I can find an English-language translation of the campaign that female French ministers launched about a month ago. It was basically speaking up against their male counterparts about all of the daily sexism the face in their political careers. Infuriating that this garbage still goes on in 2016.
It goes on everywhere, in every walk of life. But pointing it out just means more backlash and defense.
What was that crap about an enthusiasm gap for Hillary?
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Since Chris Farley is dead who will play Trump in the movie about his failed campaign?