# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=250 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 251 --- ## [Labour Debate: Where Do Candidates Stand On Legalising Cannabis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/labour-debate-where-do-candidates-stand-on-legalising-cannabis/729879)
**Author:** [@MrQwertyasd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrQwertyasd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2015, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/labour-debate-where-do-candidates-stand-on-legalising-cannabis/729879 "2015-09-04T03:44:59Z")
I get the distinct impression that Corbyn isn’t too fussed if you want to get high. But overall the level of debate amongst politicians is dismal and control freakish. --- ## [Differences between red vs. red, blue vs. blue states](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/differences-between-red-vs-red-blue-vs-blue-states/728670)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/differences-between-red-vs-red-blue-vs-blue-states/728670 "2015-09-03T19:51:00Z")
How is the liberalism of, say, Oregon, different from the liberalism of Massachusetts? Seems like Massachusetts is ‘traditional’ liberals while Oregon is more libertarian and has a significant number of voters who favor… --- ## [Does Sanders have appeal beyond white liberals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-sanders-have-appeal-beyond-white-liberals/729017)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-sanders-have-appeal-beyond-white-liberals/729017 "2015-09-03T14:22:47Z")
These are his base, educated white liberals. However they/we are probably 10-15% of the electorate. Does Sanders have a lot of appeal to minorities, the disadvantaged, Reagan democrats, etc? Is it just name recognition … --- ## [Tell me again why Bernie Sanders isn't electable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-again-why-bernie-sanders-isnt-electable/722014)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 374\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-again-why-bernie-sanders-isnt-electable/722014 "2015-09-03T13:22:22Z")
I mean, seriously. Sure, he’s approaching ancient and he’s showing quite a leftward slant in his attitude. But how does his presidency fail? What is it about him that should make me facepalm the Democratic Party when h… --- ## [Realistically what could a president trump or Sanders accomplish with the executive branch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/realistically-what-could-a-president-trump-or-sanders-accomplish-with-the-executive-branch/729626)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/realistically-what-could-a-president-trump-or-sanders-accomplish-with-the-executive-branch/729626 "2015-09-03T03:52:38Z")
Assume one or the other wins. Congress has no interest in a progressive agenda or in one that will alienate Latinos en masse. So president trump or Sanders decides to lawyer up and push the powers given to the executive… --- ## [Biden-\[Blank\] 2016!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-blank-2016/729026)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-blank-2016/729026 "2015-09-03T03:37:08Z")
So picture it: Biden gets in the race, gains momentum throughout the fall and primary seasons, and wins the hearts and minds of America’s Democratic electorate as well as the 2016 nomination. Who does he pick as a runnin… --- ## [Negative votes in caucus states](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/negative-votes-in-caucus-states/729706)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/negative-votes-in-caucus-states/729706 "2015-09-03T02:21:04Z")
I had an idea that in a crowded field like this years Republican group going into Iowa that an experiment be tried. Each caucus voter would get one positive vote and one negative vote. (The votes would be tallied separ… --- ## [Clinton & Bush versus the field: Place Your Bets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-bush-versus-the-field-place-your-bets/720135)
**Author:** [@John\_Stamos\_Left\_Ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Stamos_Left_Ear)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clinton-bush-versus-the-field-place-your-bets/720135 "2015-09-02T19:01:37Z")
You have an imaginary $100 to bet. You have to place ONE bet on the Republican and ONE bet on the Democratic nominee for president with a minimum bet of $5 and you have to bet all $100. You only have two choices to wag… --- ## [Why are county clerks elected?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-county-clerks-elected/729658)
**Author:** [@DTAvenger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DTAvenger)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2015, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-county-clerks-elected/729658 "2015-09-02T17:57:57Z")
Most of the recent fiasco regarding the county clerk in Kentucky who’s refusing to comply with court orders to issue marriage licenses has focused on the immediate questions - will she resign, will she be held in contemp… --- ## [Trump picks his VP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-picks-his-vp/729560)
**Author:** [@zoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-picks-his-vp/729560 "2015-09-01T21:36:56Z")
I think it’s obvious, “The Apprentice - Vice President!”. The ratings would be through the roof. I imagine it would be a disaster for the campaign but who knows, it might work. If Trump gets the nomination (seeming more… --- ## [Is Limiting the First Amendment EVER a Good Idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-limiting-the-first-amendment-ever-a-good-idea/729378)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-limiting-the-first-amendment-ever-a-good-idea/729378 "2015-09-01T18:16:50Z")
I know many liberals (me included) are against the flag-burning amendment. (I don’t personally support flag burning. And I would certainly never do it myself.) So why would an amendment overturning Citizens United be any… --- ## [How would Bernie Sanders's constitutional amendment overturning Citizens United actually work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-bernie-sanderss-constitutional-amendment-overturning-citizens-united-actually-work/728588)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2015, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-bernie-sanderss-constitutional-amendment-overturning-citizens-united-actually-work/728588 "2015-08-31T03:47:20Z")
It was described and advocated in this thread from December 2011, and the full text of the proposed amendment is here. This is something my mom strongly advocates, as do all my friends and basically almost all liberal a… --- ## [Hispanic voters and the 2016 election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hispanic-voters-and-the-2016-election/728970)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2015, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hispanic-voters-and-the-2016-election/728970 "2015-08-31T03:43:09Z")
Hispanic voters may or may not play a very big role in the 2016 election, but it’s pretty clear that they will certainly be playing a very big role in presidential elections and national politics in general quite soon. R… --- ## [Democrats and the Debates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-and-the-debates/729298)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/democrats-and-the-debates/729298 "2015-08-30T20:20:33Z")
In a couple of weeks Republican presidential candidates will be having their second debate while Democratic candidates still won’t have a single one. In fact, they won’t have one until mid-October with only six total. Th… --- ## [Trump = Jeb Bush's Best Friend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-jeb-bushs-best-friend/729082)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2015, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-jeb-bushs-best-friend/729082 "2015-08-29T13:56:24Z")
Like most conservatives, I have little use for Jeb Bush, but I’ve believed all along that he’s going to win the nomination, and if anything, I think Donald Trump cinches things for him. Jeb was in trouble so long as the… --- ## [Biden passesd a note to Warren behind the gym](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-passesd-a-note-to-warren-behind-the-gym/728545)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2015, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biden-passesd-a-note-to-warren-behind-the-gym/728545 "2015-08-28T03:41:16Z")
Biden and Warren have a private meeting. Do think he got to second base? This election is the gift that keeps on giving. --- ## [Dear Hillary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-hillary/728939)
**Author:** [@Bimmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bimmer)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2015, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-hillary/728939 "2015-08-28T00:31:36Z")
By Michael Goodwin Dear Hillary, It’s too bad you didn’t have time to talk last night, or the night before. I was miffed when Huma first texted to say you were unavailable, whatever that means. When she did it again la… --- ## [They make a great politican but a lousy candidate.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-make-a-great-politican-but-a-lousy-candidate/729050)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-make-a-great-politican-but-a-lousy-candidate/729050 "2015-08-27T14:06:34Z")
I’ve known some politicians that were GREAT at the job. Meaning to me - they listened to their people and got things done. Overall good representatives. BUT, they hated the whole process of running for office. One woman… --- ## [National parties taking down local candidates? Common?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-parties-taking-down-local-candidates-common/729049)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-parties-taking-down-local-candidates-common/729049 "2015-08-27T12:37:35Z")
I say national parties start looking at local elected officials (I’m talking city and state level here) and begin to either weed out or build up those they like or dislike pretty early. After all politicians build on ear… --- ## [If the Republicans loose in 2016, would that be the end of the party as we know it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-republicans-loose-in-2016-would-that-be-the-end-of-the-party-as-we-know-it/728716)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-republicans-loose-in-2016-would-that-be-the-end-of-the-party-as-we-know-it/728716 "2015-08-27T03:38:30Z")
Let’s say that Jeb wins the nomination and looses to Clinton, with an electoral map similar to 2012. Let’s also assume that the Democrats retake the Senate. Could this lead to a formal split of the Republican Party going… --- ## [Which GOP POTUS contenders are likeable, honorable, & competent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-gop-potus-contenders-are-likeable-honorable-competent/728914)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-gop-potus-contenders-are-likeable-honorable-competent/728914 "2015-08-27T02:37:15Z")
From the Great Un-Fork Hillary Thread: Can you point us to the GOP candidates that tick all of these boxes? Younger & more transparent aren’t hard. But you want likeable, straight-talking, \*and \*with a record of compe… --- ## [How much "blame" does voter enthusiasm carry for an election's results?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-blame-does-voter-enthusiasm-carry-for-an-elections-results/728374)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-blame-does-voter-enthusiasm-carry-for-an-elections-results/728374 "2015-08-26T17:52:51Z")
Reading some of the other threads reminded me of this topic. I’ve seen ardent progressives urge Sanders supporters to vote and work enthusiastically for whoever gets the Democratic nomination, on the feeling that health… --- ## [Florida Senate Democratic primary is pretty ugly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-senate-democratic-primary-is-pretty-ugly/728925)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2015, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-senate-democratic-primary-is-pretty-ugly/728925 "2015-08-26T06:59:59Z")
http://www.nationaljournal.com/politics/florida-senate-murphy-grayson-democratic-primary-20150824 If Murphy gets the nomination, the Democrats have to be heavily favored to win Rubio’s seat. If it’s Grayson, the Republ… --- ## [The biggest obstacle facing the 2016 Democratic nominee: Fighting the historical trend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-obstacle-facing-the-2016-democratic-nominee-fighting-the-historical-trend/728686)
**Author:** [@2ManyTacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2ManyTacos)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-biggest-obstacle-facing-the-2016-democratic-nominee-fighting-the-historical-trend/728686 "2015-08-25T23:17:12Z")
It’s no secret that it’s very difficult historically for the same party to hold onto the White House for more than two consecutive terms. The last time it happened was when Bush 41 succeeded Saint Ronnie, & even he only… --- ## [What's the closest a former President has ever died before a Presidential election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-closest-a-former-president-has-ever-died-before-a-presidential-election/728790)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-closest-a-former-president-has-ever-died-before-a-presidential-election/728790 "2015-08-25T20:19:27Z")
Not to be morbid but we have two former Presidents who have a reasonable possibility of dying before November 2016. And two others who are unlikely to die but anything’s possible. This made me wonder how the death of a f… --- ## ["Vote for none of the above" - how many votes would it get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vote-for-none-of-the-above-how-many-votes-would-it-get/728771)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vote-for-none-of-the-above-how-many-votes-would-it-get/728771 "2015-08-25T19:06:39Z")
This thread isn’t advocating a “Vote for none of the above” option on the ballot, but rather, exploring the question of how many votes it would get. Say that there was a “Vote for None of the Above” option on the presid… --- ## [O'reilly and Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oreilly-and-trump/728855)
**Author:** [@stosh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stosh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oreilly-and-trump/728855 "2015-08-25T17:53:09Z")
I don’t care what side you are on, it’s fun watching these two egomaniacs talking over each other. their ego’s are the only thing more important than the almighty buck. --- ## [When and how will Clinton go negative against Sanders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-how-will-clinton-go-negative-against-sanders/728320)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-how-will-clinton-go-negative-against-sanders/728320 "2015-08-24T19:32:16Z")
Presidential candidates from the Clinton family fight dirty when running for president. They smear their opponents thoroughly and often. Bill did it during his presidential runs. Hillary did it during the 2008 Preside… --- ## [Trump vs Sanders looks awfully probable (over a year out)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-vs-sanders-looks-awfully-probable-over-a-year-out/728146)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2015, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-vs-sanders-looks-awfully-probable-over-a-year-out/728146 "2015-08-24T19:30:34Z")
Blah blah blah, it’s only August of the year before, blah blah blah. Yes, it’s too soon to call. Yes, in commasense’s poll I said Trump would get distracted by something shiny by Halloween. That was wishful thinking. I… --- ## [Who could Sanders beat in a general election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-could-sanders-beat-in-a-general-election/727992)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2015, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-could-sanders-beat-in-a-general-election/727992 "2015-08-23T21:39:30Z")
Somewhat related to this Kasich v Sanders thread but not your personal vote, but your assessment. I’m not ambitious enough to list out all the GOP choices, so let’s just discuss. I think Sanders gets blown away by Bush… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=249) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=251)