2016 DEM Straw Poll (DEMOCRATS ONLY)

[JRP1994]

Let the voting begin! You have 2 weeks.

[JRP1994]

Because of ideology, or electability?

[JRP1994]

What an awful slate.

Which candidates not included would you rather see?

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Schweitzer. I think he would have a coattail effect on a lot of states and would put Republicans on the defensive in areas they never though they'd have to be. Places like Montana, Missouri and the Dakotas.

I agree, though I don't think he could save Missouri for the Dems. It's trending right, and quickly.

[JRP1994]

Would enthusiastically support above the others: Hickenlooper, Gillibrand

Not perfect but I like their electability: Clinton, Schweitzer

Generally alright but I have reservations that they'd be weak GE candidates: Warren, Castro, Biden*

Pretty uninspiring, but still better than any R: O'Malley, Warner

Bad enough that I'd consider not voting for: Cuomo

*Biden is actually my favorite candidate if I'm being idealistic, but the pragmatic argument puts him in this tier.

Why do you disapprove of Cuomo? I am not as familiar with him as I'd like to be, and I'm interested in the opinion of New Yorkers, specifically.