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Who’s gonna win New Hampshire? No matter who your canidate is, sign the pledge to stand with our eventual nominee

Who’s got the “big mo” going into tomorrow’s primary in New Hampshire? No, we’renh primary 2 not talking about the failed “Joe-mentum” of 2004 lore, but the kind that will lead to a win in the Granite State’s first-in-the-nation primary.

Let us know what you think – leave a post and pick your winner.

While none of the Republican candidates have generated much excitement on the campaign trail, one thing has become crystal clear: whoever wins the Republican nomination, a vote for any one of them is a vote for a third Bush term.

On issue after issue, while Democrats are offering real solutions and new ideas for providing the American people the change they want, all of the Republicans have promised four more years of President Bush’s failed policies. The American people want a new direction in Iraq, but not one Republican candidate has a plan to end the war. The voters may be looking for leaders with new ideas for helping more than 47 million uninsured Americans get health care coverage, but none of the Republican candidates have offered a plan to extend coverage or reduce health care costs. While the American people expect a return to fiscal discipline, all of the Republicans have promised to extend President Bush’s budget-busting handouts for the super wealthy and their special interest friends.

 

No wonder Democrats are generating more energy, money and enthusiasm on the campaign trail. Democratic candidates are attracting more voters to their events, and are much better organized. [Wall Street Journal, 12/31/07] We’ve already seen the record turnout for the Iowa Democratic caucuses, and they expect more of the same tomorrow in New Hampshire. All of this stands in stark contrast to a divided Republican field and a general lack of enthusiasm among Republican voters. Four in 10 GOP voters have switched candidates in the past month alone, and nearly two-thirds say they may change their minds again. [AP, 12/27/07] Meanwhile, polls show voters across the country are “far more likely” to trust Democrats than Republicans when it comes to key issues like the economy and health care. [AP, 12/28/07]

No matter how you look at it, one thing is clear: the voters want change, not a third Bush term. Americans see that Democrats represent the future while Republicans represent the past. Here’s the bottom line:

  • No Republican Candidate Has a Plan to End the War in Iraq;
  • No Republican Has a Plan to Expand Coverage and Cut Costs;
  • All of the Republicans Favor Privatizing Social Security and Cutting Benefits; and
  • All of the Republicans Favor More Budget-Busting Tax Cuts for the Wealthy.

No matter who your personal favorite is, once we have a nominee it’s imperative we as Democrats come together and unite behind our candidate. Gov. Dean is asking Democrats to sign a unity pledge in support of whomever is our eventual nominee.

“Stand up and show our candidates, our opponents, and the country just how strong the Democratic Party is by joining me in a pledge to support the Democratic candidate for President in 2008 – no matter who wins. When we have a nominee, they’ll know that thousands of Democrats from across the country are united – even if they may not have supported them in the primary. “

 

That being said, if you’re looking for a cool place to watch the results come in tomorrow, make sure you find you way over to Sen. Josh Miller’s classy establishment: Local 121 for a result-watching party sponsored by Local 121, RI Future, FairVote, Providence Daily Dose, and Not for Nothing.

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15 Responses to “Who’s gonna win New Hampshire? No matter who your canidate is, sign the pledge to stand with our eventual nominee”

  1. David Franks Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 2:43 pm

    Obama by 9 points!

  2. Sue Stroup Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 2:44 pm

    I think Hillary Clinton will win the New Hampshire vote. I will be voting for her. But I have no problem supporting whomever is nominated as long as it is a Democrat

  3. Steph Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 2:44 pm

    I was in NH this weekend and I still believe Hillary can pull it off. Go Hillary!

  4. Concerned Person Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 2:46 pm

    Obama. Please God, not Hillary.

  5. RI for Ron Paul Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 2:46 pm

    Ron Paul will “shock the world” on Tuesday and pull off the upset against the anointed media favorites. If you care about the Constitution, vote RON PAUL!

  6. Michael Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 2:48 pm

    Sen. Obama will win tomorrow and the momentum will be un-stoppable – on to the nomination and hope for a new direction in this country!

  7. Julie Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    Barack Obama has some major momentum now and is drawing enormous crowds in NH. The man has been talking so much that he’s losing his voice, but he’s still hard at work! He will win!

  8. Michael D Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 3:46 pm

    I would love to see Hillary become President with Barack as Vice President. I think Barack could use a little time in that position to make him an ideal successor to Hillary. Really, any of the candidates would be a blessing! I’m more worried about who the Republican nominee will be…

  9. MJ Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 3:48 pm

    Don’t tell mama, but I’m for Obama! It’s time to bridge the divide and get inspired. He’s The One.

  10. Dennis McGinity Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    I believe in Hilary. Not because of her husband, who I would vote for again if Iit were possible, but because of the person that she is. She is the ‘changling’. My belief is that she alone can and will ‘change’ the course this great Country is on. Hilary is for all the people. This Great Ship America needs the best Captain, not just a captain. She alone will take all of us safely home.

  11. Lauren Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 7:41 pm

    I don’t care who wins I am sticking by Dennis Kucinich he is the only one out there that means what he says and is CHANGE. He is a vegan, he has been against the funding of the war; he is against action in Iran; he is for Universal Health care; he is against the intrusion of big business and corporate influences in our government;

    HE IS MY CANDIDATE!

  12. M McDermott Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 8:13 pm

    Barack Obama. This is more than democrats winning, it is bring this country together.

  13. Joe K Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 8:15 pm

    I HOPE that it’s Hillary and if not in New Hampshire she should be selected at the convention for some very good reasons…the “young” vote, while admirably and predictably idealistic has been swayed by dreamlike oratory – Where’s the meat? We don’t need a neophyte motivational speaker, we need a sound, knowledgeable, experienced and capable visionary who can pragmatically get the entire nation back on track… that’s Hillary Rodham Clinton (BTW – I’d like to see Bill Richardson as the VP… his experience and political savvy would help create an extremely powerful executive team.)

  14. crush Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 9:12 pm

    Not all young voters have been swayed by the talk- I’m 22 and I’m proud to be for Hillary. Its the youth who are going to inherit the long term debt of the Bush administration, the youth who have friends fighting in Iraq and the youth who have huge debt burden from education loans… youth need Hillary to reverse the trend of the Bush administration- she actually knows how to get it done. Go HILLARY!

  15. Aaron B Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 9:26 pm

    I think it’ll be Obama.

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