Valin Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Right now, a brokered convention looks good. Michael Steele is saying a 50-50 possibility. Guess that covers it. That's our Michael! Standing firmly on both sides. I know the Dems when they go to bed dream of this. I think either Santorum or Gingrich will get out after Fla. But I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 From the Hot Air Thread Update: Santorum’s speaking as I write this and Ed notes on Twitter that he’s using the past tense a lot. Him dropping out would be Romney’s worst nightmare, needless to say. Update: Wouldn’t you know it, Nikki Haley couldn’t make it over to the Romney rally tonight. Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 freddoso freddoso Ron Paul notes that he will not be competing in Fla. Bummer. Strange. What's after Fla? I know the MN. caucuses are Feb 3 They may actually mean something!! Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 January 31, 2012 Florida (primary) February 4, 2012 Nevada (caucus) February 4–11, 2012 Maine (caucus) February 7, 2012 Colorado (caucus) Minnesota (caucus) Missouri (primary) – *See note below on Missouri February 28, 2012 Arizona (primary) Michigan (primary) March 3, 2012 Washington (caucus) March 6, 2012 (Super Tuesday) Alaska (caucus) Georgia (primary) Idaho (caucus) Massachusetts (primary) North Dakota (caucus) Ohio (primary) Oklahoma (primary) Tennessee (primary) Vermont (primary) Virginia (primary) 2012 Election Central Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokke Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Right now, a brokered convention looks good. Michael Steele is saying a 50-50 possibility. Guess that covers it. Conventional wisdom (ie inside the Beltway) says that Newt is unelectable because of his baggage. The results from South Carolina indicate that isn't true. If he does well in Florida, he's going to have real momentum. The next burst of conventional wisdom will be that nobody but Republicans will vote for him and that all the independents will vote for Obama. Well McCain was selected on the assumption that he'd carry the independent vote. That didn't really happen. More importantly, he couldn't even light a fire in the Republican party. McCain won the 2008 SC primary with 33% over Huckabee with 30%. McCain received 147,733 total votes. Currently Newt is winning with 41% over Romney's 27% and with about 70% of precincts reporting Newt has already received 175,000 votes. The Republican candidate who can light a fire among Republicans will defeat Obama. South Carolina indicates that Newt has the ability to light a fire among Republicans. Certainly more than anyone else running and apparently more than McCain. This is a long way of saying, I think a brokered convention isn't going to happen. Despite (in spite of) conventional wisdom, I think Newt is going to drag his baggage into being the Republican nominee and then into the White House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 The Republican candidate who can light a fire among Republicans will defeat Obama. Yep. Newt is doing a good job of that. Taking on the media stokes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Right now, a brokered convention looks good. Michael Steele is saying a 50-50 possibility. Guess that covers it. Conventional wisdom (ie inside the Beltway) says that Newt is unelectable because of his baggage. The results from South Carolina indicate that isn't true. If he does well in Florida, he's going to have real momentum. The next burst of conventional wisdom will be that nobody but Republicans will vote for him and that all the independents will vote for Obama. Well McCain was selected on the assumption that he'd carry the independent vote. That didn't really happen. More importantly, he couldn't even light a fire in the Republican party. McCain won the 2008 SC primary with 33% over Huckabee with 30%. McCain received 147,733 total votes. Currently Newt is winning with 41% over Romney's 27% and with about 70% of precincts reporting Newt has already received 175,000 votes. The Republican candidate who can light a fire among Republicans will defeat Obama. South Carolina indicates that Newt has the ability to light a fire among Republicans. Certainly more than anyone else running and apparently more than McCain. This is a long way of saying, I think a brokered convention isn't going to happen. Despite (in spite of) conventional wisdom, I think Newt is going to drag his baggage into being the Republican nominee and then into the White House. Reply 32 I was listening to Fred Barnes and something he was saying Romney has not put out any big ideas. So a question, has he given people a reason to vote for him, as opposed to a vote against another candidate or he's inevitable? Here's the thing and I grant you this is purely emotional, he just doesn't get my gitter going. He has not made me want to go out and work for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 My glitter isn't a moving either. He hasn't put out any great ideas and it feels like the McCain thing of it is his turn. I'll vote for him if it goes that way, but not with a lot of enthusiasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 philipaklein Philip Klein RT @jimantle: Why does Newt want some guy named Lincoln Douglas in all the debates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokke Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I was listening to Fred Barnes and something he was saying Romney has not put out any big ideas. So a question, has he given people a reason to vote for him, as opposed to a vote against another candidate or he's inevitable? Here's the thing and I grant you this is purely emotional, he just doesn't get my gitter going. He has not made me want to go out and work for him. He reminds me a lot of John Kerry. Too smooth, too polished, too political. I saw a picture of Romney doing his laundry today. The first thought I had was when Kerry went into the drug store in Nebraska (or somewhere) and said "can I git me a huntin' license." I listened to a bit of Larry Kudlow today who is a solid Romney supporter. He said Romney needs to say something like "hell yes I'm rich. So rich that I can't be bought or bribed." I do think I'd appreciate that tack a little more. Trumpet who are and explain why that makes you a good candidate. Don't try to be something you aren't. It just doesn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I was listening to Fred Barnes and something he was saying Romney has not put out any big ideas. So a question, has he given people a reason to vote for him, as opposed to a vote against another candidate or he's inevitable? Here's the thing and I grant you this is purely emotional, he just doesn't get my gitter going. He has not made me want to go out and work for him. He reminds me a lot of John Kerry. Too smooth, too polished, too political. I saw a picture of Romney doing his laundry today. The first thought I had was when Kerry went into the drug store in Nebraska (or somewhere) and said "can I git me a huntin' license." I listened to a bit of Larry Kudlow today who is a solid Romney supporter. He said Romney needs to say something like "hell yes I'm rich. So rich that I can't be bought or bribed." I do think I'd appreciate that tack a little more. Trumpet who are and explain why that makes you a good candidate. Don't try to be something you aren't. It just doesn't work. YUP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 BreakingNews Breaking News Gingrich at SC victory speech: "President Obama is a president so weak that he makes Jimmy Carter looks strong.'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Newt actually gave Mitt a great opening in the debate to talk about Bain and venture capitalism vs crony and he didn't take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 My glitter isn't a moving either. He hasn't put out any great ideas and it feels like the McCain thing of it is his turn. I'll vote for him if it goes that way, but not with a lot of enthusiasm. I posted this over at CGP "Fla. is crucial for Romney. He has to win it, and if he doesn't win it by a large margin, he's in trouble. If he wins it by 2-4% he's still in trouble. Here's the thing He started this campaign day day after he dropped out in 08. He's got a ton on money, a really good organization, the backing of a large pert of the GOP establishment (see his endorsements) , he should not be in this situation, looking at it coldly. Why is he? because a large part of the has real problems with him (Romneycare), and a large part of the base is looking for someone who will fight, and a there are those who are afraid he is another Bob Dole, John McCain, type candidate. He has got to answer these questions (close the deal) or even if he does win the nomination.....? Can he do it? For his sake I hope so....but he is who he is and that's who he is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 He reminds me a lot of John Kerry. Too smooth, too polished, too political. I saw a picture of Romney doing his laundry today. The first thought I had was when Kerry went into the drug store in Nebraska (or somewhere) and said "can I git me a huntin' license." I listened to a bit of Larry Kudlow today who is a solid Romney supporter. He said Romney needs to say something like "hell yes I'm rich. So rich that I can't be bought or bribed." I do think I'd appreciate that tack a little more. Trumpet who are and explain why that makes you a good candidate. Don't try to be something you aren't. It just doesn't work. As Valin said...Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 He said Romney needs to say something like "hell yes I'm rich. So rich that I can't be bought or bribed." Love that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Tingles says "The One" is center left. The sad thing is given the modern Democratic party he nay very well be correct. Oh and Newt is an evil ultra radical right wing extremest hater..but you knew that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Joe Paterno has died. He has not died. False report that was picked up by the media. My apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Joe Paterno has died. He has not died. False report that was picked up by the media. My apologies. BreakingNews Breaking News Update: OnwardState.com managing editor resigns over website's erroneous report on Joe Paterno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rokke Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Joe Paterno has died. He has not died. False report that was picked up by the media. My apologies. BreakingNews Breaking News Update: OnwardState.com managing editor resigns over website's erroneous report on Joe Paterno Please don't resign. It's not that big a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Joe Paterno has died. He has not died. False report that was picked up by the media. My apologies. BreakingNews Breaking News Update: OnwardState.com managing editor resigns over website's erroneous report on Joe Paterno Please don't resign. It's not that big a deal. A. I agree he shouldn't. B. That he is shows to me something rarely found in editors, Character! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 The ones that should resign are all the media outlets that copied it and put it out as news without verifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Don't forget, if you have not voted in Today's Toons for favorite of 2011, it self destructs at 2pm ET tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Need ideas for news feeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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