Can We Guess Who You Would Vote for in the 2020 Democratic Primary?

By: Elisabeth Henderson
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Can We Guess Who You Would Vote for in the 2020 Democratic Primary?
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About This Quiz

From February to June 2020, Democrats will select which candidate they want to battle Trump in the presidential election. This election season has had an unusually large field of candidates, all energized to go up against Donald Trump. A total of 29 candidates have stepped up to run, and now eight major candidates remain to be whittled down in the primaries. 

Democrats have the opportunity to determine the vision of their party and are anxiously seeking to parse out what Americans most want and need to see in order to regain control. Women, like Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar, face Americans' voiced anxieties that they may not be "electable" by pointing out that they have a better record of winning elections than the men in the running. Progressives, like Bernie Sanders, take on worries that their platforms are too radical by rolling out the specifics of how their plans would look in action. Moderates, like Joe Biden and Pete Buttigieg, battle for the centrists in the party — those who don't want to shake things up but just want to stop the red tide. 

The variation in candidates' promises and visions for our country creates a wide gulf between the contenders. This primary election will determine the face of the party entering into the national battle for the direction of the country. What would that face look like, if you had your pick? Cast your vote for these questions, and we'll tell you who we think you'll vote for! 

Climate Change
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Which issue is most crucial for young people today?
College debt
Immigration
Healthcare
Climate change

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What Gun Is Best for You Based on This Personality Assessment 2
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Do you think people should be allowed to own assault weapons for hunting and self-defense?
Yes, but they can voluntarily sell them back.
Yes, but they’ll be encouraged to sell them back.
There’s no need for them, and they should be banned.
Yes, within reason

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Dem debate
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What kind of face does the country need to see at the head of the Democratic field?
A progressive face
An experienced face
A female face
A fresh face

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White House
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What kind of approach does the Democratic Party need to take in order to gain control of the White House?
Radical
Moderate
Progressive and smart
Cautious and progressive

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4 Money
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What would be a reasonable way to tackle the mounting college debt crisis?
Completely wipe it out.
Expand our current debt relief program.
Cancel debt for the most vulnerable.
Wipe out debt for students under a certain wealth bracket.

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Teacher
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What kind of previous experience would be most valuable for a president to have?
Lawyer
Vice president
Teacher
Military

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Donald Trump
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What is the most effective way to handle criticism by Trump?
Give a sharp analysis of what he’s actually done in office.
Laugh it off and make a harsh critique.
Witty comebacks on Twitter
Bring light to his lack of moral integrity.

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Wind
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What aspect of environmental justice should the top candidate focus on?
100% renewable energy
That farmers should not suffer as a result of new laws
That racial equity is part of the equation
That we consider national security as connected to the climate issue

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Boss
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What kind of gaffe are you willing to overlook?
Making harassing remarks to staff
Being overly affectionate
Misrepresenting ethnic identity
Downplaying the importance of Black Lives Matter

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Child Hand
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What protections would you like to see for workers in the next presidential cycle?
Increased membership in unions
Hold executives accountable for abuses of labor laws
Universal child care
Reinforce bargaining power

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President
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What kind of quality would you like to see in the next president?
Radical
Friendly
Intelligent
Fresh

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Laughing
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Which group is it most crucial for the Democratic frontrunner to have devoted to them?
Progressives
African Americans
Women
Latinos

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Decision making
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Which organ do you use most when you are deciding how to vote?
My stomach
A combination
My brain
My heart

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Which of the following policy proposals would do the most to promote racial equity?
Investing heavily in historically black colleges
Enacting prison reform
Creating climate change proposals that work for minority communities
Police reform

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Q18 - medicine
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What can the government actually do about the opioid epidemic?
Make regulations for the pharmaceutical companies
Provide greater healthcare opportunities in vulnerable communities
Hold pharmaceutical corporations accountable
Educate communities about the dangers of opioid use

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#33 Bingo
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Which of the following would you most likely do with a group of friends on a Saturday night?
Watch an indie film
Play bingo
Have a philosophical conversation
Go to a dance bar

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Military
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What is the most important experience necessary for preparing to be the commander in chief?
Experience in dealing with foreign policy decisions
Experience in brokering deals abroad
Experience in drafting foreign policy legislation
Experience working in the military

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LGBTQIA
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Which issue do you feel your candidate should clearly dominate?
Healthcare
Foreign policy
Environmental justice
Gay rights

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1960
Wiki commons
What is “the golden age” in American politics?
2015
1950s
1960s
Now

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28 Border Wall
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Which aspect of our immigration system should our government focus on fixing first?
Ending deportations until an equitable system is created
Protecting the dreamers
Creating a rules-based system that demonstrates our values
Creating an equitable system for hardworking families to be part of our country

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25-Politics
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How should the ideal candidate interact with those across the aisle?
Make joking remarks about them
Attempt bipartisanship
Give a biting critique of their folly
Try to shake hands across the aisle

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16 Doubt of relgion
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How important are your religious convictions as you make your political decisions?
They’re in the background.
I am a very spiritual person.
My politics and spirituality are inseparable.
I’ll only vote for someone who mirrors my values.

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middle east
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How do you think the United States should engage in the Middle East?
We should pull out our troops.
We should wisely continue to work for peace while having a military presence.
We need a specific timeline to pull our troops.
We must maintain a peaceful military presence.

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Q29 Cried
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What kind of story makes you actually tear up when a candidate tells it?
Stories about injustice
Stories of family struggles
Personal stories of hardships
Personal stories of being judged and threatened

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Can You Identify the Military Branch of These War Heroes 2
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At what point should the United States enter into a war?
Only if someone attacks us
Only if national security is at risk
Only if there is imminent danger
Only if it is really the best thing for our troops

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31 Victory
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What makes a candidate most likely able to take down Trump?
Having the most original, progressive ideas
Being the most familiar and stable candidate
Being able to outsmart him at every turn
Being the most authentic and moderate

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35 Which Democratic Presidential Candidate Are You Most Like?
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Will you vote in the primary?
Yes, I have already!
Probably
Yes, and I'm canvassing.
I haven't decided.

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Prius
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What kind of car do you drive?
Subaru
Mid-level sedan
Prius
Volkswagen

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Republican
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What do you anticipate may be the most difficult obstacle to the winning candidate beating Trump?
Not energizing the base
Being too polarizing
Not having a clear plan
Not being fresh enough to get people excited

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14 Jean Jacket
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Which jacket are you most likely to have in your closet?
Fleece
Puffy coat
Sweater jacket
Denim jacket

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