[dangus]

I hate to say it, but Arnold has one huge advantage over Bustamante:

Everyone knows "Schwartzenegger" is running. It's even easy to find, being the longest name. But do you realize that 70% of Demonrats can't even name ONE primary contestant?

And, apologies to Californians here... YOu guys are the exceptions to the rule, as your presence indicates... But Californians are the most politically ignorant people in the U.S.

These polls are skewed because they usually list the names for the voters. How many voters do you think will be able to remember that "Bustamante" is the leading Democrat, and find him in a list of 135 names?

Frankly, John Jacobsjingleheimerschmidt (easy to spot) would probably run neck and neck with Bugs Bunny (easy to remember) in the polls if they could both run.

[NYC Republican]

I hate to say it, but Arnold has one huge advantage over Bustamante: Everyone knows "Schwartzenegger" is running. It's even easy to find, being the longest name. But do you realize that 70% of Demonrats can't even name ONE primary contestant? And, apologies to Californians here... YOu guys are the exceptions to the rule, as your presence indicates... But Californians are the most politically ignorant people in the U.S. These polls are skewed because they usually list the names for the voters. How many voters do you think will be able to remember that "Bustamante" is the leading Democrat, and find him in a list of 135 names? Frankly, John Jacobsjingleheimerschmidt (easy to spot) would probably run neck and neck with Bugs Bunny (easy to remember) in the polls if they could both run.

Great post! I haven't even thought of that. In the typical polls, they are asked to choose among 4 or 5 candidates. At the polls, there are scores, and how many will go through the effort to find Cruz? Especially if it's alphabetical... Again, great point.

[Doctor Stochastic]

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