Posted on 01/23/2016 12:00:09 PM PST by DoughtyOne
Donald Trump has opened up a marginal lead over Ted Cruz in the voting on the Free Republic Caucus thread. Yesterday's vote revealed a 51.88% to 45.31% preference for Trump.
The Free Republic Caucus (daily) has been up and running for four days now. The first day was the 20th, and we're in the midst of voting on the fourth day now. Over 300 people have participated each day.
The Free Republic Caucus has been instituted to determine what the preference of FReepers was. It is being run each day leading up to and into the Caucus and Primary season, so that we can determine how dynamics of the day are impacting people's preferences here.
Does daily news impact our preferences? Do endorsements impact our preferences? Are arguments on the forum affecting our preferences? Are candidates actions impacting our preferences?
There are five important dynamics to the Caucus daily results.
1. What are FReepers preferences
2. Is there a trend over time?
3. How many people are contributing to the consensus
4. How large is the voice on Free Republic.
5. What caliber of people are representatuve of this forum.
It would be nice if thousands were participating in this activity. Those who review what is going on here should be able to see a robust participation. The more participation, the louder our voice will be.
Results of the prior day's voting is linked at the bottom of the initial post starting each new day's Free Republic Caucus. Once you see that day's vote, you'll be able to move backward to see other day's votes.
Statistics of the vote are presented. A graph reveals what the trend has been.
Rules are applied evenly and fairly to both main groups of supporters on the forum. The thread has been regligously dedicated to being a place where folks can go and vote without distrubance and infighting.
May the best man win.
If there are any questions regarding the Free Republic caucus, please ask away.
Once again, to those who have participated by voting for your prefence and abiding by the rules, I think the forum has been very well represented by your actions. Thank you very much.
It may change too Jobim.
I want more participation, and with that may come a change.
I want the broadest consensus possible.
May the best “Candidate” win. (see I listen)
BTW: Thank you Jobin.
Obama was not a populist. Gay marriage and all that other crap isn’t the the stance of the larger population. He and Hill wouldn’t even campaign on those issues. Nice try though.
Some of us may wind up with massive egg stains on our faces.
I expect some. I do expect some on the faces of those who opposed him too.
We’ll see.
Thank you. I actually appreciate those who voted within the guidelines far more than you appreciate me.
This provides hope that we can run polls on other issues down the road. I would like that.
So many times, loud voices drown out those who think differently.
Now we can see what’s on people’s minds. I personally value that.
People don’t vote in the elections either.
Everyone runs their life as they see fit. I have no problem with you and other individuals deciding not to vote.
I explained why I’d like to see you do it, but that’s not a put down if you don’t.
Good for you if you do and good for you if you don’t.
No problem.
Thank you. I have appreciated your participation.
A true SlyFox would know the difference.
Well that too. LOL HEEEeeeeey...
I noticed you. Nice trim.
Or should I say it’s getting time for one.
Candidate | 1/20/2016 | 1/21/2016 | 1/22/2016 |
---|---|---|---|
Bush | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Carson | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Christie | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cruz | 177 | 138 | 145 |
Fiorina | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Gilmore | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Graham | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Huckabee | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kasich | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pataki | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Paul | 6 | 3 | 4 |
Rubio | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Santorum | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Trump | 189 | 157 | 166 |
No | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not Valid | 60 | 27 | 16 |
Total Votes | 438 | 331 | 336 |
I changed my mind. I will vote because you put forth the effort for this tool.
Thanks for the compliment!
No, I haven’t provided that option.
I don’t want to get into keeping a list of people that want to auto-vote.
Besides, I want people to think about this vote daily.
Some people will change their minds. That’s good.
Evidently those who only want the hear what they want are listening to him.
“Definition of a populist - a member or adherent of a political party seeking to represent the interests of ordinary people.”
Ordinary people aren’t for gay marriage. Just a small fringe of leftists who Obama represents.
I hope if he ends up winning his actions make me wash my face and move on.. But I do have a real worry about this site if it is composed of a bunch of people ignoring the egg stains. I realize that their is room for disagreement but we don't want the cholesterol level too high. I want this to remain a conservative site.
SlyFox, I know there has been plenty of “Left” in Trump.
Did he lie about it?
Has he been one way and then sworn he never was, then tried to woo my vote having not changed anything?
I have looked at both candidates.
I happen to trust Trump more.
If you trust Cruz more, I am fine with it.
This is what elections are for. People see things differently.
I’m sorry you see it that way. There are a lot of folks posting for Cruz here too.
You have a voice. Use it. I support Trump, but I support your voice too.
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