2016 Presidential Pulse Poll: You have the power to change the results. Doris -- act.democracyforamerica/go/4458?t=1&akid=5674.1541649.b5576p When we released the final results of Democracy for Americas first 2016 Presidential Pulse Poll on Thursday, I said that the media would take notice of what DFA members had to say. So I wasnt surprised by the coverage our Pulse Poll results have received, from MSNBCs Morning Joe to the Chicago Sun-Times. DFA members like you will shape the direction of the 2016 Democratic Party primary race and the media is clearly paying close attention. Heres just a sample: CNN: ...the polls biggest finding is not that support for Warren among liberal voters is widespread, but that progressives want to make sure that the Democratic nomination process is a contest, not a coronation. Washington Times: Sen. Elizabeth Warren is by far the most popular would-be presidential candidate among progressives in the Democratic party, boasting a nearly two-to-one advantage over presumed frontrunner Hillary Rodham Clinton, a new poll shows. The Hill: Even if Clinton does not face a real challenge, liberal groups are making clear they will be pressuring her to speak out on income inequality. So now that youve seen the first choice results of DFA members, its time to have some fun looking at the final results based on all three draft picks chosen by voters in the poll (not just first picks). Over the last few days, our digital team developed a fun and interactive way for you to analyze the results of DFA’s Presidential Pulse Poll -- fantasy-draft style! Now, with the click of your mouse, you can add or remove candidates from the final results and see how the inclusion or exclusion of 15 potential candidates shifts the results in a hypothetical 2016 Democratic Party primary campaign. Curious what happens if Elizabeth Warren doesnt run? Or if Hillary Clinton does? What about Bernie Sanders? Former Senator Jim Webb just became the first candidate to launch a presidential exploratory committee -- if he runs, how would he do? You not only have the power to change the results of DFAs Pulse Poll -- you have the power to influence who becomes the next president. Now its time to use that power. Lets get to work. Charles Chamberlain, Executive Director Democracy for America P.S. On Thursday, I shared my analysis of the final results with DFA members. Check it out below: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America Date: Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 1:28 PM Subject: FINAL RESULTS: DFAs 2016 Presidential Pulse Poll Im excited to announce the final results in Democracy for Americas first Presidential Pulse Poll of the 2016 race. And, just like in the 2007-08 election cycle, DFA members are not falling in line with the dominant media narrative. With 164,733 votes cast by DFA members across the country, the results are in. And the winners are... (drum roll): https://secure.actblue/contribute/page/pulsepoll/?refcode=CPP112314CC&recurring=24Surprised? Were not. Elizabeth Warren won by a large margin because she inspires Democrats by valiantly fighting for populist progressive policies to address income inequality in the face of Wall Street resistance -- and because she regularly engages with the grassroots base of her party. Of course, if you listen to the media, you would think there is no reason for a Democratic presidential primary to take place. DFA members know primaries matter. We know that the Democratic Party is stronger when its a contest of ideas, not a coronation. And we know that none of the potential candidates can lock up the nomination before a campaign has even begun. If several candidates run, the race will be wide open. And, no matter who runs, DFA members will be working day in and day out to get behind the best candidate with the strongest vision for fighting income inequality. Americans will benefit from a robust primary campaign that explores the critical issues that will define the 2016 election -- and that prepares the eventual Democratic Party nominee for a bruising battle against the GOP and billionaire-driven SuperPACs. DFA members will be there every step of the way, as the boots on the ground across the country. Well highlight the strongest positions on the critical issues -- regardless of the candidate. Well leverage our support for the candidates ready to deliver on the clearest vision for moving America forward. And well tirelessly support the eventual Democratic Party nominee. While some political insiders would like to think the 2016 primary has already been decided, your votes show that numerous Democratic candidates have strong support to run for president. Check out some of the reasons DFA members supported their top choices, in order of the final results: Derek M. in Iowa: Elizabeth Warren has done more than anyone to bring questions of economic fairness and opportunity into the political debate. Deborah S. in New Hampshire: Bernie Sanders relentlessly stands up for working families and retirees. Christian C. in North Carolina: Hillary Clinton has been tested and can easily stack up against any GOP nominee. A competitive Democratic Party primary -- potentially featuring these candidates and several others -- will show Americans who we really are: Our ideas, our diversity, and our vision for our countrys future. And, as we saw in 2008, even a long, tough primary can strengthen both the party and the eventual nominee.
Posted on: Sun, 23 Nov 2014 23:03:43 +0000
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