While Joe Biden stays optimistic that he will win Nevada and South Carolina, he also attempts
to correct doubt in his leadings after two surprising losses. On wednesday morning Andrew Yang drops
out of the presidential race and notes he is looking into other political routes for his career to continue.
Bernie Sanders took the New Hampshire primaries in a very close turn of events and caused major
setbacks for both Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren, while Pete Buttigieg comes in at a close second.
to correct doubt in his leadings after two surprising losses. On wednesday morning Andrew Yang drops
out of the presidential race and notes he is looking into other political routes for his career to continue.
Bernie Sanders took the New Hampshire primaries in a very close turn of events and caused major
setbacks for both Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren, while Pete Buttigieg comes in at a close second.
Why are the poles seemingly unpredictable for democratic candidates ?
Who do you think will eventually come out as the front runners ? Is there a candidate that stands out to you ?
Where does it look like moderates will fall in the voting polls ?
I think Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, and maybe Pete Buttigeg will be front runners at the end of the primaries. Michael Bloomberg stands out to me because of his unique approach to marketing his campaign, I'm curious to see if this will be successful.
ReplyDeleteI think Bernie Sanders will eventually come out as the front-runner at the end of the primaries. Not only are his supporters incredibly dedicated, but Bernie Sanders has had a strong start, with victories in both the New Hampshire primaries and the Iowa caucus. While it could be argued that his margin of victory is quite small, it's also important to note that there are still 8 candidates dividing up the votes. Lastly, Bernie Sanders has a remarkably consistent record, voting for LGBTQ and anti-war policies, as well as marching against segregation all the way back in '63. This only adds to Sander's image of genuineness and originality, which will be very helpful in the primaries.
ReplyDeleteThe poles might be quite unreliable because of the difference in people who fill out poles on line vs. people who actually have the dedication to attend a caucus for an entire day (or even a primary). It is appearing that Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg will end up leading the primaries by the end, and as suggested by various sources, the Iowa caucus (along with the following few primaries and caucuses) often have a huge impact on who will end up getting the nomination. Moderates will probably be voting for Buttigieg, Klobuchar, and Biden, while more further left voters may vote or Sanders or Warren.
ReplyDeleteI think that the poles are unpredictable because people are unpredictable. People can change their minds at any moment for any number of reasons. I don't know who will come out as the front runners for the democratic candidates and there isn't a candidate that specifically stands out for me. I believe that in the end, the American people will choose the right person for the democratic candidate.
ReplyDeleteWhile this is interesting, we have yet to discuss the republican front runner; the Donald. Currently, Google is keeping live updates of both the parties. Trump is in the lead so far, taking 61 of the 62 currently declared delegates. For most of us Californians, these are concerning numbers!
ReplyDeleteThe polls are seemingly unpredictable because it is unclear what changes will occur down the road. For instance, Bloomberg did not even announce his candidacy until late 2019, and we haven't heard from his since. However, his innovative approach, emphasis on public health, and indefinite funding could turn the tide. Currently, Buttigieg and Sanders are in the lead. Amusingly, Buttigieg won a national essay contest in which he regarded Sanders as an inspirational figure. Despite the age difference, both are promising candidates.
ReplyDeleteI think that Bloomberg is a candidate to watch. Especially after his platform picks up after super Tuesday, seeing as ostensibly, he is putting most all of his energy into standing out there. It should be interesting to see if he does come out on top in the end.
ReplyDeleteI think the poles will always be different depending on the state because each set of people have different needs and want a president who fits their vision of a leader. People also sometimes don't exactly know what they want in a president, so they could just choose a candidate who is the most innovative.
ReplyDeleteTo me, Bloomberg and Buttigieg stand out particularly. Bloomberg is interesting because of his unique approach to the campaign, with his marketing strategy and last minute decision to run. Buttigieg appeals to a large platform of voters which may work in his favor or against him.
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ReplyDeleteIt seems like all the candidates are hard to predict and very different from each other making this race particularly interesting. I think It will be Biden as a front runner due to his support from the obama administration. I don't know where the moderates will be.
ReplyDeletePolls are extraordinarily unpredictable for democratic candidates because simply misplaced words could lose them a massive amount of votes due to the fickle and judgemental natures of people; however, I believe that Bernie Sanders has a high chance of ultimately winning due to his strong public image, which has been built over many years through his continual work against discrimination due to race and sexuality, as well as partaking in many other activities that people would consider noble. I do have a slight bias for him winning myself.
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