FINAL RESULTS: DFA's 2016 Presidential Pulse Poll

*Duh. - Dan

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From: "Charles Chamberlain, Democracy for America" <info@democracyforamerica.com>
Date: Nov 20, 2014 1:55 PM
Subject: FINAL RESULTS: DFA's 2016 Presidential Pulse Poll
To: "Daniel A. Stafford" <aquarianm@gmail.com>
Cc:

Daniel --

I'm excited to announce the final results in Democracy for America's 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):
Surprised? We're 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 it's 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.

Democracy for America is going on offense to define the issues and candidates that will decide the 2016 presidential election. To sustain our campaign, will you make a monthly donation to DFA -- even $3 helps -- to help win the White House in 2016?

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. We'll highlight the strongest positions on the critical issues -- regardless of the candidate. We'll leverage our support for the candidates ready to deliver on the clearest vision for moving America forward. And we'll 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 country's future. And, as we saw in 2008, even a long, tough primary can strengthen both the party and the eventual nominee.

No matter who runs for president, DFA will be pushing every candidate to boldly tackle income inequality and other critical issues that will decide the 2016 election. Will you make a monthly donation to DFA -- even as low as $3 -- to sustain our campaign in the critical months to come?

Thanks for sharing your presidential draft picks with us. Together, we will work with you to make sure the strongest possible candidate wins the Democratic Party presidential nomination -- and goes on to win the White House.

- Charles

Charles Chamberlain, Executive Director
Democracy for America

P.S. Looking for the full and final results of all 15 potential candidates in the Presidential Pulse Poll? Well, you're in luck. Our data gurus are putting together an interactive site that will allow you to change the results -- fantasy draft-style -- by including or excluding different candidates from a hypothetical presidential primary campaign. We'll share it with you ASAP so you can have some fun playing around with possible primary match-ups!

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