Can an independent candidate win a U.S. Senate race in Missouri?

Asked by ABC 17 News

205 Votes

Can an independent candidate win a U.S. Senate race in Missouri?

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

A Republican is trying to get on the November ballot as an independent in Missouri.

A Republican is trying to get on the November ballot as an independent in Missouri. Show Less

3 Comments

Christopher Watson

We need Independents to step up to the plate so to speak. The days of these non-working rinos needs to end, niether of the two major parties are getting anything done! We The People, need people in office that can and will work across the center, and be non-partison. PLEASE?????

Adam

Just depends on who he/she is and how they view certain issues

Jack L

It would be possible but not very likely. It would have to be someone who is a popular celebrity

Adam

Nah... Ryne Sandberg... lol

Jack L

Adam Wainright could do it

Adam

Howard Stern anybody????

62%

No

Candidates who aren't Democrats or Republicans have difficulty winning statewide races.

Candidates who aren't Democrats or Republicans have difficulty winning statewide races. Show Less

3 Comments

Max DeYoung

When pigs fly. However, I am sure many people from Columbia would vote for Bernie Sanders, or someone like him.

Zaos Gonzolez

I’ll run when it pays 5,000,000 Bitcoin per hour

Should Iran be able to keep a nuclear program for energy purposes?

Asked by ABC 17 News

171 Votes

Should Iran be able to keep a nuclear program for energy purposes?

25%

Yes Yes

75%

No No

25%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

75%

No

1 Comments

Steve Baumann

The current administration of Iran has proven to be unreliable and is not trustworthy.

Max

Iran has plenty of oil for energy generation.

Fred

No, not as long as the current regime is in power. Theocracies are always bad news ... something we should keep in mind!

Max

That has been going on since the Prophet Muhammad found the Muslim church in 610 AD.

Should Congress have a say in whether the U.S. strikes Iran?

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238 Votes

Should Congress have a say in whether the U.S. strikes Iran?

68%

Yes. Congress authorizes war. Yes. Congress authorizes war.

32%

Not unless it's full-on war. Not unless it's full-on war.

68%

Yes. Congress authorizes war.

1 Comment

Fred

The Constitution vests the power in the legislative branch to ensure decisions on war are made democratically, rather than by a single person.

Max

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 (50 U.S.C. 1541–1548)

32%

Not unless it's full-on war.

1 Comments

Max

It would take congress years to make a decision, and the amount of pork required would be phenomenal. Congress is dysfunctional.

Max

Most congressmen are millionaires, but our nation is nearly $40 Trillion in debt.

Max

Congress can't even pass a budget to fund the government.

ABC 17 News

Can an independent candidate win a U.S. Senate race in Missouri?

38% Yes Yes

62% No No

38% Yes

62% No

Should Iran be able to keep a nuclear program for energy purposes?

25% Yes Yes

75% No No

25% Yes

75% No

Should Congress have a say in whether the U.S. strikes Iran?

68% Yes. Congress authorizes war. Yes. Congress authorizes war.

32% Not unless it's full-on war. Not unless it's full-on war.

68% Yes. Congress authorizes war.

32% Not unless it's full-on war.

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

62%

No

25%

Yes Yes

75%

No No

25%

Yes

75%

No

68%

Yes. Congress authorizes war. Yes. Congress authorizes war.

32%

Not unless it's full-on war. Not unless it's full-on war.

68%

Yes. Congress authorizes war.

32%

Not unless it's full-on war.