Who would you vote for?

[DeluxeMoustache]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

The fact that anyone voted Trump is disturbing.

Yeah, the only thing I can think of, being Alberta based, is looking at a single issue, that being potentially more friendly to our local economy

But that comes with tolerance for a whole lot of things that are very wrong not limited to the stunning lack of morality and that is just the start

[Azure]

It is not an accurate poll though, as there will be more options on the actual ballot.

I would update it and then it'll be more interesting as we would see how many people will go 3rd party.

[GioforPM]

Biden was like my 5th choice of the Dem nominees but he's actually surprised me a lot, in a good way.

[MarchHare]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Umm look at who we have as premier...

I am as outspoken a critic of Jason Kenney as anyone on this forum. I think he's absolutely horrible as a premier, and I'm personally against pretty much everything he's for. I'd still take him over Trump 10 times out of 10. Kenney may be awful in many, many ways, but he doesn't pose an existential threat to Western democracy the same way Trump does.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by MarchHare

I am as outspoken a critic of Jason Kenney as anyone on this forum. I think he's absolutely horrible as a premier, and I'm personally against pretty much everything he's for. I'd still take him over Trump 10 times out of 10. Kenney may be awful in many, many ways, but he doesn't pose an existential threat to Western democracy the same way Trump does.

He's moving that way.

[MarchHare]

Originally Posted by Azure

It is not an accurate poll though, as there will be more options on the actual ballot.

I would update it and then it'll be more interesting as we would see how many people will go 3rd party.

Only one of Biden or Trump will be president. There is functionally no difference between voting for a third-party candidate and spoiling your ballot. For the sake of this forum poll, if someone was inclined to throw their vote away on a third-party candidate, they should just exercise restraint and not vote at all.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by MarchHare

I am as outspoken a critic of Jason Kenney as anyone on this forum. I think he's absolutely horrible as a premier, and I'm personally against pretty much everything he's for. I'd still take him over Trump 10 times out of 10. Kenney may be awful in many, many ways, but he doesn't pose an existential threat to Western democracy the same way Trump does.

Give him time. He will prove you wrong! At least Trump is near death age.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Biden was like my 5th choice of the Dem nominees but he's actually surprised me a lot, in a good way.

He was like 3rd or 4th for me.

The biggest issue I have is that he has already pretty much resigned himself to being a one-term president. That means in 2024, the Dems will have no incumbent advantage.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction

He was like 3rd or 4th for me.

The biggest issue I have is that he has already pretty much resigned himself to being a one-term president. That means in 2024, the Dems will have no incumbent advantage.

If things are going well Harris will have that advantage...plus a flashy new candidate to take on Trump or Don Jr. Lol

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by Azure

It is not an accurate poll though, as there will be more options on the actual ballot.

I would update it and then it'll be more interesting as we would see how many people will go 3rd party.

It's already a big ask for Canadians to make an educated decision on Trump vs. Biden. Most of the voting likely comes down to:
- what I've heard on the news
- single-issue concerns (KXL for example)
- partisanship with a false perception of right/left split in America as it applies to Canada
- whichever/troll votes/no interest or baseline education
- what I think would be best for Canada (which is pointless, considering if you could vote, you'd be American, so Canada would be lower on your decision list)

Adding a 3rd party option when the vast majority of people here don't know the third party options or their platforms is probably pointless and would draw in more of the 4th factor, given how casual this poll is anyway.

[FurnaceFace]

I’d say many people held their nose and elected our own mini trump because we want our oil industry saved and thought that party was the best option. In that respect I can see lots of Albertans thinking Trump is best for us. He very well might be on that issue, but on so many others he is terribad. I think it’s best for our country to have a more open, thoughtful, sane, coherent US leader given our economy is still highly tied to them.

[Oling_Roachinen]

Originally Posted by FurnaceFace

I’d say many people held their nose and elected our own mini trump because we want our oil industry saved and thought that party was the best option..

I don't think the vast majority held their nose. They made sure to take in every whiff of a Kenney's pungent smell.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by dino7c

If things are going well Harris will have that advantage...plus a flashy new candidate to take on Trump or Don Jr. Lol

Possibly, but history isn't on her side.

Of the 17 vice president's that ran for president in the past, only 5 were elected to become president (Biden might make it 6/18 this year).

Not really great odds.

[Locke]

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

It's already a big ask for Canadians to make an educated decision on Trump vs. Biden. Most of the voting likely comes down to:
- what I've heard on the news
- single-issue concerns (KXL for example)
- partisanship with a false perception of right/left split in America as it applies to Canada
- whichever/troll votes/no interest or baseline education
- what I think would be best for Canada (which is pointless, considering if you could vote, you'd be American, so Canada would be lower on your decision list)

Adding a 3rd party option when the vast majority of people here don't know the third party options or their platforms is probably pointless and would draw in more of the 4th factor, given how casual this poll is anyway.

And then the understanding of how American politics works is a major factor as well. The complete lack of understanding in how the system actually works is stunning, on both sides of the border. I can forgive the Canadians, but the fact that so few Americans actually understand how voting works is just shameful. So this plays into the mix here as well. The inclusion of the third party candidates is just a display of that aspect. Also, including the third party does give a cop out vote for those who are the shy Trump voter in Canada. The data is interesting to watch unfold, kind of like crisply packaged sheets.

[dino7c]

Trumpers are the loud minority not the shy majority IMO

Guy got 3M less votes than Hillary Clinton

[FlameOn]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

The fact that anyone voted Trump is disturbing.

I'm disturbed that's >10% of CP... but then again we are in AB.

[Mazrim]

Damn, I accidentally clicked Trump. Just pretend one of those votes is actually on Biden!

[pepper24]

Originally Posted by FlameOn

I'm disturbed that's >10% of CP... but then again we are in AB.

I'm surprised it's not higher with Biden saying he'll cancel KXL. It's a big deal for Alberta and Canada. Trump on the other hand has been a constant supporter.

[RichieRich]

Originally Posted by New Era

This will be an interesting poll. It will definitely show the existent of the "shy Trump voter" north of the border. The funny thing about this is, the shy Trump voter is a euphemism for something in American politics, and something that is really taking root in Canada, especially out west. The data will be interesting in what it says about Canada more so than anything about American politics.

Please expand and share your "especially out west" comment?

inquiring minds wanna know.