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Sunday, October 19, 2014

Today's Survey Question 10-14-14

Do endorsements like the FOP, 
BOE or Daily Times sway your vote?

40 comments:

Anonymous said...

Not really. If anything it makes me less of organizations or businesses that do. Even more so if they're backing someone who I believe to be a scam or of poor character.

Anonymous said...

NO

Anonymous said...

No.. I could care less what agenda driven lobbyists or media types have to say on political issues.

Anonymous said...

DT's - NO! They are not worth even a reason why from me.

National and state FOP's and other organizations that aren't local, a resounding- NO! Most of the membership is from the Western Shore and I DO NOT need THEM to tell ME who to vote for and I take offense that they would even try, as if we locals aren't capable of making good decisions for ourselves.

Local organizations whose members live and work in OUR communities and their children go to OUR schools and they pay taxes here, etc., YES I do take into consideration their political endorsements but it's not likely they alone would sway me one way or another as other factors are just as important to me.

Anonymous said...

Not BOE or DT, but I would want to know why FOP endorsed the person.

Anonymous said...

Kidding....right?

Anonymous said...

Yes. I believe in their opinion.

Anonymous said...

Never I have a mind of my own to make my own decisions

Anonymous said...

No and I dont think they "tell" you who the vote for. They just put out one sided info.

I did hear the F.O.P. met with Mayor Ireton and told him the cops at Salisbury City are sick of him and his liberal b.s. I guess collective bargaining is next for them. Joe what are you hearing on this

Anonymous said...

I will listen to all available information and opinions but ultimately I make my own decisions.

Anonymous said...

When groups endorse a candidate they rarely express the view of the membership, only management.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely not. I can think for myself.

Anonymous said...

No I can think for myself

Anonymous said...

I don't take their opinions, any advertisement or commercial, etc. Only facts and history, if any.

Anonymous said...

NO!

Anonymous said...

12:11,You hit that nail on the head.

Anonymous said...

It certainly matters to me. When the DT or BOE endorse a candidate I stay clear of them.

Anonymous said...

Yes, in the opposite direction!

Bob Aswell said...

No,what does sway my vote is finding out and verifying politicians like Jim Mathias are liars. Bob Aswell

Anonymous said...

nothing sways my vote. i hate them all

Anonymous said...

Always consider the source. Daily Times and other Liberal groups; NO. Conservative groups; YES...
This is only if I don't know much about the candidate.

Anonymous said...

the joke is on us two parties one agenda. divide and conquer tit for tat meaningless debate

Anonymous said...

nope. been around long enough to know the evil politicians versus the just plain dumb ones.

Anonymous said...

NO, absolutely NO. If anything, they usually make me laugh.

Anonymous said...

Agreed . The fop as well. They could end the military surplus cops are receiving for no reason.

Anonymous said...

no, i don't need someone telling me how to think

Anonymous said...

Uh..... NO! Think independently people. Its worth the time to research the issues and make you own decision, based on FACTS (if you can find any FACTS!).

Anonymous said...

No, I'm so far to the right I'm afraid sometimes.

Anonymous said...

No,i only let rush limbaugh,fox news,and joe albero tell me who to vote for.

Anonymous said...

Yes....to vote against anyone they endorse

Anonymous said...

During fundraisers they like to tell people the money donated to FOP goes to LEO's and their families in crisis. This couldn't be further from the truth, only a very small percentage goes to LEO victims and the rest is spent on administrative functions. I'm not saying not to support FOP, however, know that they are top heavy like every Union and most of that cash goes into politics and lobbyists.

Anonymous said...

I have a Delaware state trooper in the family and he's the one who told me to give my donations to camp espa instead of the FOP. The camp is totally funded from donations and has all volunteer staff, nobody living a fat salary out of any of that money

Anonymous said...

No. Just as endorsements on this site do not sway my vote.

Anonymous said...

Ditto 12:48 and 4:07. They definitely influence me ... to vote the opposite.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely NOT!

Anonymous said...

FOP No way!

Anonymous said...

4:42 every charitable dollar the F.O.P. takes in goes back out to other charitable organizations. You been drinking chicken house water again I see. Stop speaking through your butt your underwear muffles your nonsense. At least speak in facts. I do not let the F.O.P. influence who I vote for,but at least get the facts straight lol

Anonymous said...

I go in the box and vote republican period.

Anonymous said...

No.

Anonymous said...

Definitely not the DT! They get worse (farther to the left) all the time.