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.

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

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?

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

bookworm_020 · 12-05-07, 08:58 PM

The fact that we still have a year of this to go (barring a contested recount!), and that's it's gone on for at least a year is enough to make anyone go nuts

Isn't there anything else for the US to think over other than who's going to run?, Who's going to win? and What will they do?

Just vote now and get it over!

Remember to vote early and vote often if you live in Florida!:rotfl:

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.

Ducimus · 12-05-07, 10:02 PM

Im afraid to guess. Cause i know, in some time hence from now, it will come back to haunt me.

12-05-07, 10:15 PM

I'm not in the prediction business. The only poll which matters occurs when the Electoral College votes in December 2008.

NEON DEON · 12-05-07, 10:22 PM

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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?

Monica Lewinsky · 12-05-07, 10:22 PM

Alfred E. Nueman.

The curent pool is polluted with major b.s.

12-05-07, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEON DEON

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!

I agree, Skybird would actually have to deal with a problem instead of non-constructively critisizing the problem. He would also have to work much harder than his state mandated six weeks vacation allows.

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: 42,618 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, 08:41 PM	#7
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, 08:58 PM	#8
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	The fact that we still have a year of this to go (barring a contested recount!), and that's it's gone on for at least a year is enough to make anyone go nuts Isn't there anything else for the US to think over other than who's going to run?, Who's going to win? and What will they do? Just vote now and get it over! Remember to vote early and vote often if you live in Florida!:rotfl: __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

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	#5
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.

12-05-07, 09:58 PM	#10
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, 10:02 PM	#11
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Im afraid to guess. Cause i know, in some time hence from now, it will come back to haunt me.

12-05-07, 10:15 PM	#12
waste gate Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I'm not in the prediction business. The only poll which matters occurs when the Electoral College votes in December 2008.

12-05-07, 10:22 PM	#14
Monica Lewinsky Grey Wolf Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 845 Downloads: 11 Uploads: 0	Alfred E. Nueman. The curent pool is polluted with major b.s. __________________ Sink them all!