Who will be the next President of the United States?

Onkel Neal · 12-05-07, 07:59 PM

Ok, a year from now, we will know (unless Florida has a problem reading their ballots). My question, who do you think will be the next President of the United States? Now, not necessarily who you want to be the next President, but if you had to bet $100 of your lunch money, who do you think will ultimately win the nom and general election?

Let's see your political savvy up front, state your claim now.

Edit: Poll is now public, click on one of the vote numbers to see how predictions are faring.

Skybird · 12-05-07, 08:03 PM

Neal, you surprise me, lots of potentially flamatory threads from you in recent weeks!

Could we also have a poll "Who should be the next president of the US?"

Onkel Neal · 12-05-07, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Neal, you surprise me, lots of potentially flamatory threads from you in recent weeks!

Could we also have a poll "Who should be the next president of the US?"

Ha! Now that would be flammatory!

fatty · 12-05-07, 08:15 PM

Probably way too early to call but I expect the pendulum is going to swing in the other direction next year. After watching the last Republican debate I don't believe any candidates have enough strength and charisma to take on Hillary if she wins the Dem ticket. I think she will end up holding herself back - as they say, people may not vote FOR the Republican, but AGAINST Hillary - being a woman (there are still Americans, I think, who aren't comfortable with the idea of a female prez) and, well, being Hillary.

From these very early showings and my completely unscientific observations I induce Hillary takes it with a very very narrow margin.

RamRod · 12-05-07, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fatty

as they say, people may not vote FOR the Republican, but AGAINST Hillary

I think you have your saying backwards. Unless the GOP does something in the next year to turn the tide of public opinion, (SubSim public aside), it will be more like "people may not vote FOR Hillary, but against the Republican Party."

Reaves · 12-05-07, 09:58 PM

I won't vote as i'm not a Yank and therefore feel it isn't my place but if I were to put money i'd say Hillary.

I expect a similar thing to happen in the USA that happened in Australia, and that's the Republican party losing.

MothBalls · 12-05-07, 08:22 PM

It's actually three different questions.

Who will be President?

Who do you want to be President?

Who should be President?

Unfortunately in the US it will probably be whoever buys the most TV spots, does the best job at mudslinging, and most likely to support the interests of big business.

I didn't vote. My pick, Morgan Freeman, isn't in the poll.

Skybird · 12-05-07, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MothBalls

It's actually three different questions.

Who will be President?

Who do you want to be President?

Who should be President?

And a fourth question: why not me?

Chock · 12-05-07, 08:41 PM

I reckon (and voted) for Hilary Clinton as the likely winner. She's probably not a great choice for president, but I suspect the backlash from getting fingers in too many military pies around the world might swing it for her, even the Bush administration is currently distancing itself from anti-Iranian sabre-rattling at the moment. There is also the female vote, that's something which worked for Margaret Thatcher in the UK when she was voted in to be the first female PM, and has also worked in many other countries too, with many of those women voters not really interested in policies as such, but simply going for 'girl power'.

Chock

NEON DEON · 12-05-07, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Quote:

Originally Posted by MothBalls

It's actually three different questions.

Who will be President?

Who do you want to be President?

Who should be President?

And a fourth question: why not me?

1) You have got to be a U S Citizen.

2) I do not think you could stand yourself being Prez of the U S!

3) Are you prepared to grope the German leader?

JSLTIGER · 12-05-07, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Neal, you surprise me, lots of potentially flamatory threads from you in recent weeks!

Could we also have a poll "Who should be the next president of the US?"

Ha! Now that would be flammatory!

I know that I might get brig time for insubordination but...

Isn't the word that you're both searching for inflammatory?

Onkel Neal · 12-05-07, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Isn't the word that you're both searching for inflammatory?

I think your write :hmm:

Reaves · 12-06-07, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Quote:

Isn't the word that you're both searching for inflammatory?

I think your write :hmm:

I can't stand it when people use uncorrect grammar.

:p

Jimbuna · 12-06-07, 10:35 AM

I voted for Hillary because I reckon people are desparate to see if she can give a better 'personal' performance than Bill did during his time in The White House.

Stealth Hunter · 12-06-07, 10:08 PM

Clinton has a 0 chance here or in Hell. She's a woman, and they will rig the voting process to keep her from winning. I'd say they'll take Barack. He's black, but he's the second leading candidate and he's at least a man.

View Poll Results: Who will be the next President of the United States?
Joe Biden	1	1.30%
Hillary Clinton	25	32.47%
John Edwards	3	3.90%
Rudy Giuliani	6	7.79%
Mike Huckabee	7	9.09%
John McCain	5	6.49%
Barack Obama	13	16.88%
Ron Paul	5	6.49%
Bill Richardson	1	1.30%
Mitt Romney	3	3.90%
Fred Thompson	8	10.39%
Pat Buchanan	0	0%
Voters: 77. You may not vote on this poll

12-05-07, 07:59 PM	#1
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,385 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Who will be the next President of the United States? Ok, a year from now, we will know (unless Florida has a problem reading their ballots). My question, who do you think will be the next President of the United States? Now, not necessarily who you want to be the next President, but if you had to bet $100 of your lunch money, who do you think will ultimately win the nom and general election? Let's see your political savvy up front, state your claim now. Edit: Poll is now public, click on one of the vote numbers to see how predictions are faring. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web Last edited by Onkel Neal; 01-04-08 at 08:19 AM.

12-05-07, 08:03 PM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,679 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Neal, you surprise me, lots of potentially flamatory threads from you in recent weeks! Could we also have a poll "Who should be the next president of the US?" __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

12-05-07, 09:58 PM	#6
Reaves The Old Man Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,509 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	I won't vote as i'm not a Yank and therefore feel it isn't my place but if I were to put money i'd say Hillary. I expect a similar thing to happen in the USA that happened in Australia, and that's the Republican party losing. __________________

12-05-07, 08:41 PM	#9
Chock Sea Lord Join Date: May 2005 Location: Under a thermal layer in chilly Olde England Posts: 1,842 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I reckon (and voted) for Hilary Clinton as the likely winner. She's probably not a great choice for president, but I suspect the backlash from getting fingers in too many military pies around the world might swing it for her, even the Bush administration is currently distancing itself from anti-Iranian sabre-rattling at the moment. There is also the female vote, that's something which worked for Margaret Thatcher in the UK when she was voted in to be the first female PM, and has also worked in many other countries too, with many of those women voters not really interested in policies as such, but simply going for 'girl power'. Chock __________________

12-05-07, 08:15 PM	#4
fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Probably way too early to call but I expect the pendulum is going to swing in the other direction next year. After watching the last Republican debate I don't believe any candidates have enough strength and charisma to take on Hillary if she wins the Dem ticket. I think she will end up holding herself back - as they say, people may not vote FOR the Republican, but AGAINST Hillary - being a woman (there are still Americans, I think, who aren't comfortable with the idea of a female prez) and, well, being Hillary. From these very early showings and my completely unscientific observations I induce Hillary takes it with a very very narrow margin.

12-05-07, 08:22 PM	#7
MothBalls Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,012 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	It's actually three different questions. Who will be President? Who do you want to be President? Who should be President? Unfortunately in the US it will probably be whoever buys the most TV spots, does the best job at mudslinging, and most likely to support the interests of big business. I didn't vote. My pick, Morgan Freeman, isn't in the poll.

12-06-07, 10:35 AM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,732 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I voted for Hillary because I reckon people are desparate to see if she can give a better 'personal' performance than Bill did during his time in The White House. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-06-07, 10:08 PM	#15
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Clinton has a 0 chance here or in Hell. She's a woman, and they will rig the voting process to keep her from winning. I'd say they'll take Barack. He's black, but he's the second leading candidate and he's at least a man.