Author Topic: Elections 2012 (Read 149618 times)

Dan · « **Reply #40 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:30:15 PM »

Quote from: meshugener on March 06, 2012, 09:29:18 PM

If I may ask, Dan, did you vote today?

Of course.

farmerjoe · « **Reply #41 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:30:41 PM »

My question is what is Paul doing in the race? He has no chance.

Dan · « **Reply #42 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:32:32 PM »

Quote from: farmerjoe on March 06, 2012, 09:30:41 PM

My question is what is Paul doing in the race? He has no chance.

Helping his buddy Romney and proving a point.

meshugener · « **Reply #43 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:32:37 PM »

Here comes my real question for whom?

Dan · « **Reply #44 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:34:12 PM »

Quote from: meshugener on March 06, 2012, 09:32:37 PM

Here comes my real question for whom?

NOYB.

I will say I voted for Bush in 2004 on a provisional ballot when I was Brazil. That entire election came down to OH (fairly typical as OH has voted for the ultimate winner of every election for the past 100+ years besides JFK) of which it was too close to call until they started counting the provisional ballots, so that was neat.

Side incomer · « **Reply #45 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:34:30 PM »

Quote from: Dan on March 06, 2012, 09:30:15 PM

Of course.

Oh! I thought you're a democrat.

Big government? stimulus? nothing?

Dan · « **Reply #46 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:39:07 PM »

Quote from: Dan on March 06, 2012, 09:28:14 PM

Santo is up by 12K now for the prize of the night, but still Cuyahoga County is always slow as usual in reporting

Over 14K now...

meshugener · « **Reply #47 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:39:26 PM »

OH has open primaries?

Dan · « **Reply #48 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:42:37 PM »

Quote from: meshugener on March 06, 2012, 09:39:26 PM

OH has open primaries?

Yes, anybody can vote for anyone. Which is why Clinton beat Obama in the '08 primaries

Cbs · « **Reply #49 on:** March 06, 2012, 09:46:41 PM »

Quote from: Dan on March 06, 2012, 09:34:12 PM

I will say I voted for Bush in 2004 on a provisional ballot when I was Brazil. That entire election came down to OH (fairly typical as OH has voted for the ultimate winner of every election for the past 100+ years besides JFK) of which it was too close to call until they started counting the provisional ballots, so that was neat.

farmerjoe · « **Reply #50 on:** March 06, 2012, 10:08:25 PM »

Looks like Santorum will take North Dakota!!

Deal Guy · « **Reply #51 on:** March 06, 2012, 11:28:18 PM »

Is Ohio a winner takes all in the primaries?
Romney is up now with 86%

jj1000 · « **Reply #52 on:** March 06, 2012, 11:29:46 PM »

Quote from: Deal Guy on March 06, 2012, 11:28:18 PM

Is Ohio a winner takes all in the primaries?

No.

Dan · « **Reply #53 on:** March 07, 2012, 12:16:22 AM »

Quote from: Dan on March 06, 2012, 09:16:49 PM

OH is looking interesting with the urban centers (CAK/CLE/CMH/CVG) all leaning towards Romney and the rest of the state going for Santorum so far.
http://www.cnn.com/election/2012/primaries/county/map/r/oh?hpt=hp_pc1

CNN is showing Santo with a small lead, but I bet Romney still pulls it out:
Santorum
107,206
39%

Romney
101,203
36%

Gingrich
42,156
15%

Paul
23,562
8%

Quote from: Dan on March 06, 2012, 09:39:07 PM

Over 14K now...

AP/CNN may not be calling OH for Romney just yet, but you heard it here first, OH has gone for Romney as I predicted earlier

HelpMe · « **Reply #54 on:** March 07, 2012, 12:21:50 AM »

Does any of this really matter? If unemployment keeps improving it is all over.

Dan · « **Reply #55 on:** March 07, 2012, 12:25:44 AM »

Quote from: HelpMe on March 07, 2012, 12:21:50 AM

Does any of this really matter? If unemployment keeps improving it is all over.

That's a big if.
Anyway the whole thing will likely boil down to FL and OH again, so the only numbers that matter are foreclosures and unemployment in those states, not nationwide. And they ain't pretty.

HelpMe · « **Reply #56 on:** March 07, 2012, 12:32:51 AM »

This could turn out to be another Reagan vs. Carter. Remember how they thought that would be a close one? The republicans have to wake up. When you have someone like Rush calling a girl a “slut” because she believes in birth control you better speak up.

shmiel · « **Reply #57 on:** March 07, 2012, 12:50:50 AM »

Quote from: Dan on March 07, 2012, 12:25:44 AM

That's a big if.
Anyway the whole thing will likely boil down to FL and OH again, so the only numbers that matter are foreclosures and unemployment in those states, not nationwide. And they ain't pretty.

I don't think it will come down to FL and OH only (though those 2 are very important). Remember Obama opened a whole new front out west against what was (sort of) safe Republican states like CO, NV. Those states are real toss-ups now and they will also be a big factor. On the other hand I think Republicans will be able to make a serious play for states like WI, MN, maybe even MI and PA. And they need to take back IN, VA, and NC (they will) if they are to stand any chance

Dan · « **Reply #58 on:** March 07, 2012, 12:55:51 AM »

Quote from: shmiel on March 07, 2012, 12:50:50 AM

I don't think it will come down to FL and OH only (though those 2 are very important). Remember Obama opened a whole new front out west against what was (sort of) safe Republican states like CO, NV. Those states are real toss-ups now and they will also be a big factor.

2008 was a unique case as there as an extraordinary amount of hate for anything that said (R) on the ticket after 8 years of Bush and states that had been red became blue. I don't think 2012 will be the same.

Cbs · « **Reply #59 on:** March 07, 2012, 12:58:06 AM »

Quote from: HelpMe on March 07, 2012, 12:32:51 AM

This could turn out to be another Reagan vs. Carter. Remember how they thought that would be a close one? The republicans have to wake up. When you have someone like Rush calling a girl a “slut” because she believes in birth control you better speak up.

i dont think there are too many DDF'rs that would remember it!