The Right Scoop- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Go Rick!
- PFFV
Well it feels like 2008 all over again !@#$%&&^%$#@! The majority of people in Michigan are blithering idiots! Man am I disappointed. Romney the plastic man / manikin bought this state with his mega-millions in smear ads. Barring a miracle, I think our nation is already half way down the toilet. If people think RomneyCare is the answer they sure are stupid. Tonight we have an overwhelming amount of stupid.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
we are bankrupt in so many ways except for having a surplus of stupid people.
- klaffner
Funny. I was thinking the same thing about the folks who voted for Santorum. Don’t worry. You will come around. Romney is fine once you get past whatever it is that has you so bothered.
BTW: The last time Romney had a good night, he lost the next three in a row.
- PFFV
The problem is that everything about Romney bothers me. He has been on each side of every issue. Here we go, McSame all over again! Next thing you know the manikin will brand himself as a ‘Maverick’. I am going to get sick, excuse me>>>>> Raaaalph!
- Sober_Thinking
To klaffner…
That’s like saying “this is only going to hurt a little”
I’d take Ron Paul over Romney… Romney is the worst of the 3 candidates. I’m sorry you bought what he was selling.
- klaffner
Not to worry. We will all be on the same team when the nomination is done.
- Sober_Thinking
Well, true dat.
- DavidRobertson
And how am I supposed to get past the fact that this guy will do nothing to repeal Obamacare except a dumb executive order? Or how am I supposed to get past his idiotic 59 point economic plan? It is 59 more ways to get in the way…or perhaps I should get over his inability to be a conservative….I don’t know…what should I be getting over?
- PFFV
Spot on David! I fear we will get stuck with Romney and have to pray he does something to reverse course. My Gut says RomneyCare won’t do anything to repeal ObamaCare and this will our nations death knell, the final kiss of death to our future generations right to pursue happiness will be no more. Less Government Now! Time is running out, this is why I get so mad at these Romney supporters. Preaching to the choir here I’m sure…lol! Have a great day; we will keep up the good fight until the end
- klaffner
David. this is enlightening. If you really think that is all Romney wants to do about ObamaCare is issue an exec order, then that makes sense that you do NOT support him. I have good news. You don’t have to worry about Romney on ObamaCare. Allow me to explain. The exec order is something the President can do on his own and without regard to congress. He can do this on day one and he has committed to do so. Repeal requires congressional action. Romney has also committed to a full repeal. Of course that requires cooperation with and from congress. You must have missed this. I hope this helps you change your mind about Romney.
- DavidRobertson
It is not lost on me klaffner. I certainly understand the roles of the 3 branches, and what it takes to repeal. The difference between you and I is that you believe he has the stones to do it. I don’t think he does. I can see him coming a mile away. We’ll be reduced to a conversation about “how to do it better”.
I’ve read that entire 150+ page pdf from Romney. Furthermore, I’m a member of his church and have plenty of peers who constantly remind me how great he is. As a person, I’m sure he is. However, he’s done nothing as Governor or otherwise that would suggest that he even understands what conservative means or what we base our ideology on. For some of us, being a business man is not enough prescription to get this country back on track.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Dias/1680711668 Chris Dias
I like your last statement.
- Sober_Thinking
I share your contempt. Romney is a slime and the fact that people are buying his negative ads and BS is a sad indictment of America.
- http://twitter.com/Gunnerguy1911 Willie Smolder
Here we go
- Asian_chic
Today is my birthday so hoping I can celebrate a big win tonight!
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Happy Birthday! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9_R-docZK0
- Asian_chic
Lmao! So cute and funny. Thanks!
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
Happy Blessed Birthday Asian sister!
- Cindy09
Happy Birthday to you!
- Asian_chic
Great song! Thanks so much Cindy!
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
Thanks Scoop!
- las1
Hey sweets… I’m waiting for the polls to close … so anxious what Mittnochio’s fate will be, or Santo’s for that matter.
I put up Newt’s avatar for you to enjoy… it won’t stay there long. He’s a cutie eh!
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
Hey las1! I know, I was stuck on the Michigan results page like white on rice, but I couldn’t take it. I’ll go back every 5 minutes or so lol. Newt (your precious pup) IS ADORABLE!!!! How sweet for you! Thanks for putting him up again so I could see him. He looks very intelligent just like his namesake.
- dcarter888
Given Santo is sleeping with Obama & democrats and Union thugs you better put Santorum/Obama on the chart above. This is backfiring nationwide for Santo. Sorry, Michael Moore is not a Reagan Democrat. CNN had interviews with people who basically admitted they would vote for Obama in general. This is backfiring on Santo
- stage9
Liberals LOVE Romney
http://www.liberalsloveromney.com/#Soros: Obama, Romney ‘Not Much Difference’
http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/SorosObama-RomneyNotMuchDifference/2012/01/28/id/425830You need to step away from the crack pipe Obamneyite
- sDee
Liberals, Lefitsts, Statists and other Marxists can spot a fellow traveler far off.
Elephants have have bad eyesight.
- BMinPA
As long as he does not change his views to attract the dems he should get votes from anywhere he can. A vote is a vote is a vote.
- drphibes
It’s called an open primary.
- stevenbiot
You are the one at parties that everyone asks, ” Who invited him/her,” aren’t you?
- las1
… just driving by with Romney flags flapping from his windows.
- nibblesyble
He does have a point, the dems that are voting against Romney are in no way Reagan dems. They are full on Obama-loving liberals who are happy to muck things up.
- drphibes
Does this mean the left fears Romney, so they’d rather run against Santorum? This is getting confusing.
- nibblesyble
I think they have had a long history of playing games, not sure this is about Romney or Santorum but just a devious way to make things interesting!
- keyesforpres
So? If Santorum gets the nomination you don’t think the Rep. that voted for Romney won’t vote for Santorum?
- 3seven77
Nibbles was talking about DEMS that “voted” for Santorum (this was an open primary so folks from either party could vote). There is no way that those DEMS will vote for Santorum against Obama.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Ricardo-Galvan/100001729378103 Ricardo Galvan
I don’t understand why the GOP allows Open Primaries in the GOP NOMINATION PROCESS. We have leftists here mucking up our election process. This is sickening everytime I bloody see it.
After this ugly and backward nomination process is over, we need to seriously start pressuring our leaders to make changes to the system. The whole thing is obviously designed to benefit the most moderate/left Republican. It gives them all the advantages. They win the early, left states giving them a lot of momentum before even one good red state gets a chance.
- librtifirst
I believe that caucus votes, and primary votes, can be, and are, tallied for whoever the establishment wants to win. They don’t just give it all to one person. They have to bring out their guy as a frontrunner first, then downgrade him to make it look like a race. In the end, he will just squeeze it out. Happens every time. Its always a close election. Why? Is the country really, always, evenly split? I don’t think so.
- TPDanbo
It is designed to favor the most left/moderate candidate that’s because it’s put in place by GOP elites who HATE CONSERVATISM,and believe our main choice should be left/moderate!
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
You do realize that mittens didn’t mind when the GOP in Michigan asked for an open primary do you not? Since it’s an OPEN PRIMARY, Santorum is doing the prudent thing and trying to appeal to independents and disenfranchised democrats who have major buyer’s remorse over dear leader. Gee, getting along with independents and democrats. Sounds like something mitt “I’m good friends with splash kennedy” romney would do in Mass. doesn’t it.
- keyesforpres
As opposed to what? If it helps Santorum win Michigan how does it backfire for him. If Santorum gets the nomination do you think we’ll vote for Obama because dems voted for Santorum in the primary? Not!
- stage9
C’mon Rick you gotta pull this out buddy. When does Ohio vote?
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Randall-Pickard/100003011397298 Randall Pickard
One week – Super Tuesday
- stage9
They’re saying Arizona is sewn up for Obamney…I hope not.
- stevenbiot
It is, and I’m pissed. Brewer isn’t my favorite anymore.
- las1
The GOP machine… I know… it’s a shocka!
- librtifirst
No sarc tag at the end?
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Sooper Toosday!
- stevenbiot
I want him to win Michigan so bad.
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
me too!
- Rightstuff1
I am a big Newt fan. He is my guy but it is down to Santorum in Mich to beat Romney. I’ve got my fingers crossed and every other appendage I can cross for a Rick win in Ohio and in Mich. What a big ol’ smackdown that would be for FrankenRomney, the one person I truly loathe……
Romney does not attract independents or democrats if he did they would swing the election his way in Mich. I liked Ricks response earlier when he said Romney didn’t say squat when 53% of the voters in New Hampshire were Democrat and voted for him….
Wahhhhhhh…..
Go Newt !!! Go Rick !!!! Anyone but Romney
- PFFV
Well I voted for Santorum today so you can’t blame this Michigan voter if he loses
- StrangernFiction
Here’s to sticking it to the GOPE!
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
CNN must have got bored of Newt’s speech and cut it off. =/
- las1
My son and I listened to Newt’s NRA speech. Unbelievable!
It blows me away that he’s overlooked. The guy towers in the clouds above everyone else. His grasp and facility with history and his understanding of the significance of American history… outstanding.
He needs to be in the White House. Period!
- Is_Sense_Common
Not overlooked, just lurking. I think he’s letting Rick & Mittens bloody themselves while he prepares for a throw-down on Super Tuesday.
- las1
You’re right… he’s not overlooked. They’ve simply structured a deliberate Cordon sanitaire around him. I’m waiting for a third resurrection of the man… America needs him.
- jaym68
Too bad Texas was/is delayed… would have been helpful to Newt
to have it sooner rather than later. - http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Santorum is leading in Texas right now, it’s actually better if it’s later for Newt.
- jaym68
Thanks, I didn’t know that.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Ricardo-Galvan/100001729378103 Ricardo Galvan
The clown “evangelicals” in Texas endorsed Santorum early on, even when Perry was still in the race. They’re the ones seen in photos forming prayer circles around Santorum, even though he’s a Catholic. Definitely not what I’m used to amongst the typical Southern Baptist. I’ll vote for a Catholic, and see no problem forming coalitions (even though the Catholic Church is usually sleeping with the Dems in every election), but it’s different when you start embracing ecumenicism for the sake of politics.
These fools are going to be in for a rude awakening when they realize all the religious and social platitudes Santorum was stumping on were designed to cover up his record and platform.
- jaym68
I just hope they get their ‘rude awakening’ before the TX primary and switch their vote over to Newt!
- jaym68
I just hope they get their ‘rude awakening’ before the TX primary and switch their vote over to Newt!
- capelady
Santorum has had the momentum, his time in the sun, but I believe that will wane just as it has for everyone else. Only Newt has proven that he can rise from the ashes like the phoenix… he has done it before and he can do it again. The man is tenacious!!! If you watch the documentary hosted by Bill Kurtis in 1994 about Newt leading the Republican Revolution in Congress – he was amazing! The liberal opposition was formidable, but he was not phased. What he was able to accomplish was absolutely historic and with more support from the GOP establishment, he could have done even more!
- 3seven77
“What he was able to accomplish was absolutely historic and with more support from the GOP establishment, he could have done even more!”
This is exactly why the GOP establishment doesn’t want Newt. The GOP Establishment has a nice little system set up where everybody who comes into Congress a mere pauper goes out a millionaire. The Repubs put on a nice front promising to “fight” for us, but when Obama speechifies they roll over on their backs like beaten dogs. They are Useless Wimps.
The GOP establishment knows that Newt Gingrich will kick asses and take names. Newt will hold their feet to the fire to accomplish things. He will rock their safe little world. Scary thought for those Useless Wimps.
- capelady
I think Santorum may implode… and when he does, Newt is the true conservative who will fill the void!!!
Romney can only win if the establishment forces it – and they are having buyer’s remorse because he has proven to be such a weak candidate. Romney cannot communicate well or connect with people – there is no way he can compete with Newt one-on-one!
- FreeManWalking
Ha ha ha ha how ka ka ka ka can ya ya ya ya you sa sa sa sa sa say he can’t ca ca ca ca communicate?
- http://twitter.com/CharlieZangelQQ DaMz
hold on , how well did Newt do tonight?
while we’re all waiting for rick to implode Rombo will be racking up the delegates
this guy needs to be stopped. He’s not going to beat obama. - http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
He hasn’t been overlooked, he’s had his moment in the spotlight a couple of times, perhaps a third time will be the charm?
- stevenbiot
He’s good, but not better than Rick.
- capelady
He is much better than Rick… his tax reform plan is more comprehensive, he has a plan to bring the judiciary back under the Constitution (Rick only says he will appoint conservative judges – that is not enough), and he has the unique experience of leading a historically successful conservative revolution in Washington before… none of the other candidates can do that. He politically astute and knows how to get things done, even working with Bill Clinton and a Democrat-led Senate. He is the only one who can beat Obama because he is a far better communicator than Rick Santorum and he can inspire Americans to hope for the future again!
- MaxineCA
I’d love to see that speech. Do you have a link? I love this guy on every single topic.
- las1
Here… enjoy.
- MaxineCA
Thanks very much! I turned off the tube about an hour ago as I really can’t get too worked up over this primary. I would rather spend my time watching Newt give another inspiring, great speech.
- Linky1
Just wait for the results to come in. Can’t stand the whine fest from either Mittens or the political tools on TV.
- MaxineCA
Just finished watching. All I can add to your comment is WOW, just WOW. That was so great, I don’t know where to start. 1000 Likes if I could do that! Newt always does a great job of bringing history into the context of life today. I’ve heard him speak on a lot of topics but this was the first I’ve heard him speak on the topic dedicated the the 2nd Amendment.
For those here in the Scoop community I would consider this a MUST SEE. I think most of you will enjoy and agree.
Thanks again las1.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Ricardo-Galvan/100001729378103 Ricardo Galvan
Send it to Scoop and ask him to post it. A few of us doing that will get his attention over all the spam he probably gets. Send it to all your friends as well on facebook or whatever other medium you use. This speech is powerful and demonstrates why Newt is superior to all the other candidates we’ve had in a very long time.
- FreeManWalking
Maxine,
Have you checked out Kitman TV, there are some really good speeches here.
http://kitmantv.blogspot.com/2010/01/best-speeches-on-leftism.htmlIce Cream and Cake, some of Newt’s are on there too.
http://kitmantv.blogspot.com/search/label/newt%20gingrich - MaxineCA
Thanks! I’ll check it out.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Ricardo-Galvan/100001729378103 Ricardo Galvan
Look around on Youtube for a video by the same folks discussing Anatoliy Golitsyn. Herbert Philbrick videos are also a great thing as well.
- capelady
You are so right, and Newt is the only one who is going to be able to beat Obama! He has the knowledge, the substantive solutions and the communication skills to inspire Americans to hope for the future again, just as Reagan did.
Do you have a link for the NRA speech? I haven’t heard it. If you haven’t heard his American Dream speech, or the one he gave for David Horowitz called Victory or Death (in 2009 before he decided to run) check it out on You Tube… AMAZING!
Newt is the one the establishment and Obama are afraid of – that is why they do everything they can to black him out. Those in Congress who oppose him dislike him because he refused their pork projects so he could balance the budget when he was Speaker. He insists he isn’t going to Washington to make friends (unlike Romney!)… Washington is broken, and he knows how to fix it!!!
- MaxineCA
las1 provided it on the reply to me. Here it is. It will blow your socks off!
- FreeManWalking
Thanks Maxine
Rinomney used the word Resolute to describe himself. Ha ha ha and i ain’t stammering. Calling himself resolute was as funny as Newt calling himself Cheerful.
When the camera, pans to the audience you see RESOLUTE on the faces of those sitting in the audience.
- jaym68
Michigan Primary
2.0% reporting (103/5233)Santorum 41.4% 9,103
Romney 37.6% 8,274
Paul 10.7% 2,357
Gingrich 7.3% 1,595 - BankGuy
11%
Santorum 41%
Romney 38% - jaym68
13%
Santorum 40%
Romney 39% - stevenbiot
Nooooooooo!
- jaym68
Remain calm… it’s gonna be close
14% now – same % - las1
We’ll marvel how the media spins any victory by Santo in MI. Something like Iowa before the primary… very important! But Iowa after the primary… unimportant.
Funny how that works!
- mjs_pa
JimPethokoukis RT @GOP12: Michigan: Santorum has just taken over Romney on Intrade for the first time since early this morning.
9 minutes ago - BankGuy
Paul talking now. My God….what a wingnut!!! He’s also Romney’s wingman.
Jusk sickening..
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
This is a nail biter in MI!
- BankGuy
MSNBC is reporting that Santorum used UAW list for Santorum robocall.
Great!!!!!! - stevenbiot
BankGuy, why are you watching MSNBC? Don’t you do it. You are better than that. You are money!
- BankGuy
O’Reilly still on so I have to watch CNN and MSNBC. Love MSNBC as they’re anti Romney. I even agree with Rev. Al on Rombama.
- stevenbiot
O’Reilly is such a wanker. My wife bought me his book, and I took it back to the store. She is pissed. But, I did it on principal.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
LOL
- BankGuy
I also hate Krauthammer who’s on now. Admits Romney is a loust candidate. MSNBS still ripping on Romney. Warms my heart.
- nibblesyble
yes but the Kraut says Romney will still get the nomination…plus said even if Newt won the South it would still be very improbable for him to win. Whaa? He didn’t clarify what he meant, because Bill didn’t bother to challenge him on it. On a postive front..go Rick! decimate the Snake and send him back to the private sector!
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Ricardo-Galvan/100001729378103 Ricardo Galvan
Kruathammer was also down on Herman Cain as well. I don’t think he’s an establishment guy, as he is usually spot on for most things, but I think he’s been amongst the establishment guys so long he has their cynical world view when it comes to elections.
- stage9
LOL! I thought I was the only one who hated O’Reilly…..he’s such a hack…he’s a fence sitter with no real analytical aptitude whatsoever.
- BankGuy
Newt ran circles around him on the energy issue tonight and Bill looked confused.
- stage9
He has the ego of Rush but without the sense.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Ricardo-Galvan/100001729378103 Ricardo Galvan
I’d love to see that video.
- Sober_Thinking
Go Rick!
- drphibes
Can we even ponder the sweetness of a Santorum win in Michigan?:
A stake through the heart of the “electability” meme.
GOP realization: We’ve hit an iceberg.
Panic.
Reverse Engines!
Mitch Daniel, get off your a$$ and start bailing!
Romney tossed aside like yesterday’s garbage. - stevenbiot
I am putting off studying for a test just to savor the flavor!
- drphibes
Politics is not worth it. You should study. Really.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Ricardo-Galvan/100001729378103 Ricardo Galvan
I agree. I held off on studying during the last debate and ended up having to rush everything at the last minute. I graduate after this semester and want my 4.0 intact!
- StrangernFiction
It would be beautiful.
- RocknRolla
My enthusiasm is waning. This just gets more and more depressing.
- stage9
Crud, the gap is closing.
- BankGuy
Put on CNN. A lot of purple up on the board already plus 11% of voters are union members. Faith my son!!!
- sDee
If you care to turn off the tube….
http://www.google.com/elections/ed/us/results?gclid=CPeP5f2Fwq4CFYZgTAodwUSMTQ - drphibes
Thanks. That low-rent Fox internet channel is a snoozfest.
- jaym68
google not keeping up…
this is better:
http://www.cnn.com/election/2012/primaries/state/mi - BankGuy
My bladder is bursting but can’t move away from the tube.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Waaahmney wins Arizona
- BankGuy
gee, that was a tough call! MI is the real prize!
- http://twitter.com/2Eskies2Many Kari George
Now you don’t know that. Their polls don’t close till 9 and it’s 8:07 CST.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
CNN called it for him based on huge lead in the exit poll
- http://twitter.com/2Eskies2Many Kari George
Good grief. (Just saw CGPatriot’s post, too). This is getting rilly silly.
(ps I was saying you don’t know in a joking way)
- CGpatriot
You need to tell me something….please just give me a holler!
- http://twitter.com/2Eskies2Many Kari George
?? I’d be happy to, but I have no idea who you are. Hint?
- CGpatriot
I’m a Cali~ native, and haven’t you heard, we are no longer part of the union. SARC/ I’m behind Newt, alway’s have been. BTW: Cali~ is still Reagan country in my book. I also work for the E biz, I’m a stunt woman– I know…… it’s interesting because I’m a staunch Conservative and you would not believe the stuff I put up with doing my job!!! “Lol”
Also too– love and support Sarah and like many who supported her, very disappointed with her announcement Oct. 5Th, sigh!
- nibblesyble
stunt woman? I want to hear some stories! I bet you have plenty!
- CGpatriot
O.k. I’ll bite– I’ve done many westerns. The last western gig I did was working for HBOs… series Deadwood? I do stunt work with different pic’s for Paramount and Disney etc. Just the like many in America, my work as slowed down also. I’m not part of SAG: I’m a private contractor, and get many offers through word of mouth, sorta like– who’s who in the biz……! It’s really about ones reputation for stunt folks etc.
It’s not that exciting, it’s more like a big “baby sitting” job for these self absorb libholes, honestly– they’re wimps. However– I will say there are many more Conservatives in the industry then you know. Its’s easier to come out as being “a gay person”, then someone who is Conservative! O.K. enough about me……
- nibblesyble
Looooove it! So cool, I love a strong butt-kicking woman! Especially since the only danger I get in is perhaps a papercut when I read books! Glad to hear there is some conservatives in the industry. keep the faith!
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Ricardo-Galvan/100001729378103 Ricardo Galvan
Sounds like a bad a** job! Good for you.
- http://twitter.com/2Eskies2Many Kari George
Would you be Stolli, Gesso, & GiGi’s mommy? (I never realized how many people in Cali – Eskie people & dog people + some others, I know) Sorry to be so clueless, CG!
- Mensaman62
Looking at google…Flint and Toledo…big cities went Rick…but where is Detroit
- BankGuy
Is that Dingle’s old district? If so, the unions turned out for Santorum.
- Stehekin912
Those of you who are knowledgeable – I thought delegates had to be proportional if the primary was before April 1…? How is Arizona a winner-take-all delegate state?
- Mensaman62
I think only if they moved up the primary
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Ricardo-Galvan/100001729378103 Ricardo Galvan
It can’t. It has to be proportional. Unless the GOP is screwing us again like they did with Florida.
- jaym68
Flipping now…
20%
Romney 41%
Santorum 38%but it’s still early…
- BankGuy
lots of purple on the map right now.
- drphibes
i guess the lead can jump around as various districts get counted. it’s statistically too close to call.
- xjesterx
This is from the 2008 election:
“The 2008 Michigan Republican primary took place on January 15, 2008. Mitt Romney came in first with 39 percent of the vote, followed by John McCain with 30 percent and Mike Huckabee in third-place with 16 percent.”
Romney won BIG there in 2008, has been CAMPAIGNING FOR FOUR YEARS guys, and now IF he wins, it will be by the hair of his chin. This thing is not over tonight by a long shot.
Santorum winning would be nice, but remember the same basic result has been achieved no matter who wins. Romney should have taken Michigan easy, and instead he is fighting for his political life. It’s a proportional state, so Santorum and Romney split the delegates anyway.
The only thing the winner gets is bragging rights, which is much more needed for Santorum than Romney for money raising, but EITHER WAY, Romney basically loses cause he shows how weak he is.
Chin up to those who want a more conservative candidate, this thing is NOT over no matter what happens tonight. Remember….conventional wisdom is everyone saying the same thing…..it has been proven WRONG WRONG WRONG in this race.
So when Rove and Co. are wiping spit from their chins they are talking so fast, just remember they have been wrong over and over. They will say it’s doesn’t mean much if Romney loses Michigan, and they will say its a huge deal if he squeaks by and wins. So its a bunch of bullsh*t guys, ignore it.
- Mensaman62
A good showing means more money from me to keep Rick going toward the win! and then more in the general.
- http://twitter.com/2Eskies2Many Kari George
Exactly.
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
I sure like your positive outlook xjesterx. Thanks- I needed that!
- BankGuy
Think they’re rolling in suburban Detroit and that’s why it’s flip flopped.
- CGpatriot
Oh’ My everyone, just in-case you haven’t been payin attention to the News as of late………*rolleyes* [[[[[[Faux News alert]]]]]] just announced by Meygan Kelly “Romney” reported the declared winner of Arizona and all those delegates etc and blah,blah,blah.
Yep-peeeee………great news for the Dems.
- Mensaman62
MI is the important race right now…can you win a home state?
- drphibes
Anyway you cut it, it is embarrassing to BARELY win your home state.
- CGpatriot
I was being Sarc/ should have included that in my post…….” Cali~ pffft of coarse not!
Happy now……….
- BankGuy
Even if Romney wins, it will be a pyrrhic victory.
- drphibes
Good vocabulary! You mean, a pyrrhic victory for him?
- BankGuy
wasn’t that my spelling?
- drphibes
I wasn’t criticizing your spelling. I think you spelled it right. I was asking, did you mean that the victory would be damaging to Romney? Or to us?
- BankGuy
sorry, to rombama
- Asian_chic
What I’m worried about is if Santorum wins, they won’t call it for some strange reason until after the Super Tuesday. I don’t trust the establishment since they run the state and I know they got away with it in Iowa.
- las1
Iowa deja vu all over again. GOP written all over it… don’t put it past them.
- http://twitter.com/shelly99032 Shelly Sands
Oh Lord God, PLEASE let Santorum take Michigan. Amen
- BankGuy
gosh. get everyone on fox knee pads and a bib the way they’re shilling for rombama
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Ricardo-Galvan/100001729378103 Ricardo Galvan
I don’t watch Fox anymore. I stopped when every night that SOB Shepard Smith was accusing Herman Cain of being a fake, for fun candidate with no chance. He was like that even when Cain was surging. Everyday it was “When will the flavor of the month collapse?” and insult upon insult, and lie upon lie. That channel quickly became unbearable.
- BankGuy
McCallum said that Romney closed the deal tonight. The bleach from her hair has seeped into her cranium.
- FreeManWalking
Fingers Crossed, Big upset 0b0 and RINOmney both loose MI
- BankGuy
Rove is calling it for Romney. Big surprise there
- http://twitter.com/shelly99032 Shelly Sands
Oh Rove SHUT UP!!!!
- Stehekin912
Agreed! He is and always has been a Romney Robot.
- nibblesyble
here here
- keyesforpres
I second that!
- http://pulse.yahoo.com/_VVZODHFH7JZH7YGYOHGY6P7DY4 JR Dogman
Just donated “25 Newt Gallons” (i.e., $25). If yer for Newt, give what ya’ can — remember, Super Tuesday’s a’comin.
- http://pulse.yahoo.com/_VVZODHFH7JZH7YGYOHGY6P7DY4 JR Dogman
Amen to that. Rove is such a tool.
- BankGuy
Watching MSNBC now as it’s more fair and balanced that FOX. FOX is Rombama HQ.
- FreeManWalking
I heard whispering in the RINOmney camp. If Santorum is going to pull in the Democrats the only chance we have left is the Graveyard vote, Okay guys get out the shovels and get me some votes…
Really I heard it with Myomney hearing aid.
- BankGuy
unions voting 53/17 Santorum in exit polls.
- FreeManWalking
anything on the graveyard polls?
- keyesforpres
They voted Obama….vote early and vote often!
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Win or Lose, still proud of Santorum, he didn’t allow Mitt Romney to cake walk through two states and the toughest one being in one of his hometowns.
- BankGuy
let’s see what the delegates look like. More important.
- FreeManWalking
from the looks of the google map there is a good chance Rick get more districts and the majority of delegates.
- Sparky5253
How can you be proud of a candidate who is so desperate for votes that he lowers himself to solicit votes from the enemy? The optics of this are pitiful!
The Democrats obliged. Michael Moore ran “Operation Hilarity” and made a fool of Santorum. Plus, he provided more fodder for Obama campaign ads.
I can’t say it often enough that Santorum is a loose cannon, undisciplined, and such a non-strategic thinker.
- BankGuy
What planet are you on?
- K-Bob
Planet “find a tiny flaw and wedge it into something really, really big to scare the children”?
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Reagan democrats aren’t the enemy…
- PChandler
The only fools are dolts like you who fall for Michael Moore’s reverse psychology stunts.
- V. M.
Too many of them are ruling the Republican party. Cowards.
- drphibes
This night has grayed Mitt’s temples a bit.
- jaym68
Good, maybe he’ll reconsider ‘lighting his hair on fire’ if it continues…
- Linky1
or becoming the Grecian Formula for Men spokesman.
- Linky1
or becoming the Grecian Formula for Men spokesman.
- BankGuy
If anything, tonight made Romney soil himself
- http://twitter.com/shelly99032 Shelly Sands
LOL Stinky magic pants….Sorry couldn’t resist. Sue me I made a not PC joke
- Linky1
There’s been a lot of that going on around here today.
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
that killed me Shelly! Call me immature, but at this point in the day, I’m in a silly mood and that cracked me up.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Heard Santorum lost the Catholic vote to Romney by 4%
- drphibes
Modern catholics really go for those golden discs that Joe Smith turned up with a divining rod.
- http://twitter.com/shelly99032 Shelly Sands
lol
- drphibes
glad someone got it.
- M_J_S
I get into these arguments all the time, everywhere, about Mormons not being Christian. They are not.
I’ll compare my academic credentials to anyone anywhere, but yet there come the idiots.
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
Why do Catholics and American Jews remind me of each other? Rhetorical. They’re all into self destruction.
- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000679899592 John Bohler
hey, we traditionalist Catholics are working on it. not easy turning around 50 years of modernist bishops control you know!
- BankGuy
self identified Catholics who go to mass on Christmas and Easter, pro choice…basically cafeteria Catholics. Take a look at true Catholics, they went for Santorum.
- jollyjellybean
This Catholic is not.
- drphibes
I missed the whole “I threw up listening to JFK” thing. Was this a big deal?
- nibblesyble
enough for Santo to say he wished he hadn’t said it.
- drphibes
missteps don’t help.
- nibblesyble
I don’t wish Santo to go down in flames, but if it helps Newt rise again, I will get over it fast.
- drphibes
Yes, I’d love to see Newt rise. But I’m foremost for the cause of Romney popularity waning
- nibblesyble
me too, I was hoping Santo was going to kick his butt in Michigan.
- http://twitter.com/nestroyat64 Johann Streit
Santorum just got overconfident. Never a good sign.
- M_J_S
It must have been a sex tape.
- http://twitter.com/occupywhat1 occupywhat
Scoop, maybe you should have opened a chat room. Will be voting for rick in ohio
- http://twitter.com/shelly99032 Shelly Sands
I had to mute the loon.
- BankGuy
CNN is doing a good job on reporting. Good analysis
- nibblesyble
I know! I am watching them and not Fox, just like on the night Newt won SC. So weird!
- BankGuy
Mayor of Flint ripping on Romney on MSNBC
- BankGuy
Mayor of Flint ripping on Romney on MSNBC
- johnos2112
Here is a question I have for all the Governors that support Mitt Romney. Do you endorse repealing Obamacare? Do you support a state mandated health plan for your state? Then why do you support a former Governor who did and the state is having some major financial issues because of it?
- nibblesyble
Listen everybody, it looks like Snake Romeny is going to win.. but it really isn’t a win because he barely did it. In fact it is humilating for him. This will stick like a bad stink for the rest of the process!
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Brokaw on Santorum: ‘like a character in a Bruce Willis movie — he just knows how to stay alive’
Bruce Willis usually wins in the end
- jaym68
Yippie-Ki-Yay M—-!
- http://pulse.yahoo.com/_CKFGTNEKQQCXQZHLQ7EM72Q37E Michael Bittner
“Come out to the coast, have a few drinks, have some laughs……”
- M_J_S
And often without shoes!
- K-Bob
And there’s always a really big explosion.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Limbaugh: Santorum Shouldn’t Even Be Within Striking Distance In Michigan. But He Is.
- BankGuy
Oakland Cty. turned out big for Rombama.
- NHConservative0221
I can’t put into words how much I hate Mittens.
How can anyone be stupid enough to support him??? We’re on the brink of ruin so the support this wimp who won’t fight Maobama (only conservatives) has a terrible record, and the most moderate business as usual plans.
WTF??
Michigan has been a disaster forever yet they keep voting for Dems in the General and big gov’t Libs in the primary!! Good Job!
And thanks for nothing Jan Brewer!!
- BankGuy
Sheriff Joe should slap her into irons!!
- jaym68
When I listen to Mitt speak, I get the same feeling in the pit of my stomach as I do when listening to Oliar, just slightly less intense. His supporters are as cutthroat as the leftist’s too… Why are so many people so blind to this?
- M_J_S
If he’s the nominee, and when he loses, I’m going to rub it in to every. single. one of these idiots faces endlessly as us Conservatives break away from the GOP.
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
why torture yourself?
- jaym68
I don’t anymore. I just observed both of them long enough to form an educated opinion – and then I let myself off the hook… for sanity’s sake.
- Nukeman60
Just saw Brewer on Fox saying she was glad to deliver the state for Romney. WTF! He already had the state. She just jumped on the bandwagon at the end for her own self-promotion. What a disappointment.
- M_J_S
Yeah, just toss her a few cartons of cigarettes to shut her up.
All of these Re-PUBIC-s come out of the woodwork: McDonnell, Haley, Brewer, Christie, etc, etc, etc. It is these people that have watered down the GOP to what it is today.
Romney is the quintessential John Boehner RINO. I pass.
- K-Bob
She’s always seemed like a 4/5 Tea Party, 1/5 RINO hack to me. I’ve avoided criticising her much, because of the border issues and the hope that she had some plan to win big on the illegal alien/state cops issue.
Now it looks like she just wants to see how long Jan Brewer can hold office.
- BankGuy
Begala: “Romney is the Marie Antoinette candidate”. Great stuff!!
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
Oh come on dang it! I’ve had a lousy day with news, come on Santorum!!!
- BankGuy
MSNBC coverage is actually great. FOX should be embarrased. Chris Matthews actually likes Santorum and thinks Rombama is an empty suit (which he is BTW)
- NHConservative0221
Why doesn’t MI just become part of Canada and Az become part of Mexcio??
Sickening!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- http://twitter.com/shelly99032 Shelly Sands
I’m so PO’d with the GOPE I could just scream. I just don’t know how I’m going to vote for that POS Flopney. I can’t stand him.
- M_J_S
I’m not, so don’t feel bad. Romney won’t defeat Obama anyway.
- http://twitter.com/shelly99032 Shelly Sands
This just sucks. If this is what the country wants (socialism) I say let them burn! I’m just so pi$$ed off. Sorry for the rant
- stage9
people always elect leaders who reflect their values….what does that say about the condition of America?
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
That’s not a rant to apologize for- girlie, do I feel your pain.
- librtifirst
I no longer believe that the American people choose their national leaders. These videos give ample evidence, testimony, and specifics on this. The establishment in both parties put in who they want. We’re just he suckers who think that our vote counts. I no longer vote to help get someone elected. I support non-establishment candidates to expose the fraud.
- BMinPA
snob, throwing up, college, contraception, JFK. All burning issues. Oh, what could have been.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Rick Santorum: Not Obamacare, Not Romneycare, But Youcare!
- nibblesyble
looks like Romney will be speaking soon….hmmm looks like it’s time to watch HGTV.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
I really like Rick Santorum’s speech right now, I hope Scoop will post it later on, I wanna hear it again.
- BankGuy
BTW, without a teleprompter!
- http://twitter.com/nestroyat64 Johann Streit
Just don’t throw up!
- Siobhan7
Democrats and the Republican establishment – just two heads of the same snake. Both shoving the same progressive socialist agenda down our throats. God help our poor country!
- NHConservative0221
Nice to see 7% of genuises who voted for Newt!!
Newt didn’t even campaign in the state, great way to waste your vote!
Newt needs to make an alliance with Santorum just like the RomPaulNey alliance.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
There is no alliance between Newt and Rick, Newt is attacking Rick as being a Big Labor Repub.
- http://pulse.yahoo.com/_HU45BLBCROTOIVK4Q56XO2N5VU MSGT
The pitfalls of early voting
- xjesterx
Newt, Perry, Cain even HUNTSMAN…they all got some votes!! I think it’s time we stop believing the “get out the vote” hype. If you don’t already get out to vote on your own and you don’t have some idea of who that “Hunt Man” is on your voting ballot, PLEASE STAY HOME. You are officially a moron, and we don’t need you taking up a space in line.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
There’s Ann “the press strangler” Romney, she really has a stink face on her mug
- Cindy09
Oh Well! If it going to be Romney’s tonight, don’t forget to come back in a week with the REAL tally! I just pray that this is not a second Maine catastrophe where it’s a give away to the Proud Chosen!
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
Sorry Cindy, not to change the subject off your good point, but what does your avitar say? I can’t see it to read it!!
- Cindy09
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
I noticed that the print looks really small. I need to get a bigger one!
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
Sweet! I like it!
- http://punditpawn.wordpress.com PunditPawn
Romney… oof. This war is lost.
- pmb88
Hoping that Rick wins. No one would have expected that Rick would be this close at all in MI. It goes to show that Mitt has trouble winning his “home” state and questions his electability.
- BankGuy
Oakland County, home of the country club Republicans. Shades of Rockefeller.
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
I’ve GOT TO STOP watching these polls so closely. Every time I do, my pick loses. Lord, does this remind me of the Sharron Angle/harry pelosi race.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
I remember Dick Morris said Angle was going to win, that’s the last time I’ll trust his analysis… I just ignore everything he says now.
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
I never listened to him to begin with, but a good friend of mine had gone out to campaign for her, and I had been watching her before then- it was SO close, but then the couple of counties that harry’s son’s company was in charge of the voting machines came out with him ahead (surprise!) and with the SEIU bussing in the illegal hotel workers- she didn’t have a chance, but she gave it a heck of a try!
- http://pulse.yahoo.com/_CKFGTNEKQQCXQZHLQ7EM72Q37E Michael Bittner
I wouldn’t rule out Angle actually winning that race against “Dingy” Harry. You know it was in Vegas that “Dingy” “turned” it around, don’t ya know?
- http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada
yep. I was one of the “conspiratorists” who believed all along that she did win. It was close in the end, but a lot of the way through it she was ahead. Convenient for harry.
- Jeffrey Hardin
Dick Morris has Liberal tendencies…Switching parties casting your old beliefs aside, is one thing, but to remain in the same party your squealing about, leaves his words liken to that of a “squealing greased pig!
- Jeffrey Hardin
Prepare for Newt my friend, he is looking to be the only honest one out there
- http://twitter.com/shelly99032 Shelly Sands
oops sorry double post
- Asian_chic
I know how you feel; the anger and frustration as to how stupid people can be but you got to have hope! The race is not over! I know many of the states on Super Tuesday will tell the establishment to stick it where the sun don’t shine!
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Can’t stand Romney supporters they act like Obama supporters
- jaym68
Ya -like I said in an earlier post… cutthroat like the leftists.
- jaym68
Also –
I had the misfortune of tangling with Murkowski supporters during the whole Murkowski vs Miller debacle up in Alaska. They were beyond vicious, they were like piranhas – and we’ve already seen what a RINO she turned out to be. I truly believe there is a very real ‘liberal’ wing of the Republican party, and the difference between them and the left is virtually indiscernible. - http://pulse.yahoo.com/_CKFGTNEKQQCXQZHLQ7EM72Q37E Michael Bittner
What’s the dif?
- BankGuy
Can’t stand it; Romney is such a stiff. GOP, look forward to losing with Romney!
- http://twitter.com/CharlieZangelQQ DaMz
I think its pretty good that rick came so close .
Shows what a weak candidate rombo is.with both rick and newt in this race im afaid its going to help rombo.
with just a little more push and santorum would have had it.on to sup tue
- BankGuy
Romney is in trouble with the MI performance.
- FreeManWalking
eked out enough to hold the establishment at bay, for now, and lost enough momentum that it will be like climbing Everest if he can pull it off.
I think we are going to see the real RINOmney NOW, a no holds bared LOW DOWN DIRTIEST NASTIEST CARPET BOMBING attack ads that he can unleashed on Santorum and Newt.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Jacob-Guibault/1309790987 Jacob Guibault
Why is Newt still in the race?
- nibblesyble
Because it is very possible that Newt will be able to rise again.
- Siobhan7
From your mouth to God’s ear! Now if we can only convince women to put aside their resistance to him, then we have chance. He would make a wonderful president with Santorum as his VP.
- http://twitter.com/2Eskies2Many Kari George
I really wonder about this sometimes. If you look around, it seems like Newt’s most ardent supporters are women. I kinda think it might be one of those memes.
- FreeManWalking
What would Santorum’s contributions be as Veep?
I see a West or Rubio helping by bringing over Florida.
- Siobhan7
You’re right – West or Rubio would be great. But I also think Pennsylvania would be very important and I think Santorum can deliver it along with the heartland and Newt taking the south?
- BankGuy
OH and PA go to the Santorum column.
- FreeManWalking
Maybe, just not sure he could pull them after loosing the Senate, but sometimes folks will vote for a homeboy for pres of veep more so than as a Senator or Congressman.
- FreeManWalking
To WIN
- PChandler
Because his pimp Adelson wants Romney to win, he said it explicitly, so he wants to keep Newtered in the race so he can drive away votes from Santorum. Simply as that.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
I will never pledge support for Romney, NEVER EVER EVA!!
- BankGuy
Romney economic plan, country club dues will become fully tax deductible for individuals and corporations.
- http://pulse.yahoo.com/_HU45BLBCROTOIVK4Q56XO2N5VU MSGT
This makes it look much worse………
http://www.cnn.com/election/2012/primaries/epolls/mi?hpt=hp_t1
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
I guess Santorum didn’t connect with women in MI.
At least Santorum won my age group
- klaffner
Whew. I thought the DailyKos was going to pull it off. But now we have a little micro study. The democratic votes that Santorum received are fake votes from loyal dems who are going to vote for Obama in December. But Romney got 10 to 15% of the democratic vote. I think it is reasonable to view those democratic votes for Romney as votes that will stick with Romney in November.
- BankGuy
Begalla saying that Ohio may be Romney’s undoing. Throw in PA and Romney is in BIG trouble.
- xjesterx
Romney’s team is SO scared about him being of, by and for the rich. This is why he keeps saying stupid things like he still wants the tax code to be “progressive”. What they seem to forget is IT DOESNT MATTER what Romney’s plan is….Obama is going to attack him for being “for the rich” anyway!!
- http://twitter.com/2Eskies2Many Kari George
Check out the demographics at MSGT’s cnn link. His base in Mi is $100,000+
This just isn’t credible to me. Maybe if people want a Steve Martin character for prez.
- NoToTyrants
IMHO, contrary to his “electable” moniker, if Romney is the nominee, Obama will be reelection. Even if I am wrong and Romney ekes out a win, he has no intention of reversing America’s current course toward the socialist abyss and reestablishing Constitutional governance. He will try and manage the unsustainable socialist utopia created by the left over the past 80 years, and he will fail. Along with the current Republican leadership in the Congress, a President Romney will put the final stake through the heart of the Republican party, and it will be well deserved.
On to Super Tuesday! That will be the pivotal moment that decides if America wants to remain strong and free or slouch into the socialist abyss consuming Europe.
Pray for our nation!
- http://pulse.yahoo.com/_CKFGTNEKQQCXQZHLQ7EM72Q37E Michael Bittner
Unfortunately, you are so right. This country is FUBAR! God save us all!
- BankGuy
any news on delegate count yet?? would turn a bad evening into a good one.
- pmb88
especially if Rick won more delegates in mi than mitt.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Rick is thinking the best he can do is split of the delegates.
- BankGuy
DANG!!!
- BankGuy
Cheer up folks, Ohio is the firewall here. Santorum will win Ohio and deny Romney the nomination. The south and midwest are already lost to Romney by either Newt or Rick.
- PVG
Thanks BankGuy, I needed that!
- BankGuy
Ohio looks good if tonight’s results don’t move the needle in Ohio. See RCP polls below:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/oh/ohio_republican_presidential_primary-1600.html - http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Santorum could win OH, TN, and OK a week from now.
- K-Bob
It’s really hard to cheer for Ohio if your home is in Michigan, but I’ll do it.
(but I’ll do it while drinking something brewed in Michigan)
- BankGuy
How about a little joke then?
Q: How do you get an Ohio State alum off your front porch?
A: Pay him for the pizza - K-Bob
Yeah, the Domino’s pizza.
- mjs_pa
philipaklein RT @daveweigel: Romney margin out of Oakland County: 29,000. Romney margin statewide: 28,000.
24 minutes ago - BankGuy
Real implications for delegate count then??
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Richard-Jones/100001374595021 Richard Jones
I wish Rick woud have won Michigan. BUT I am a NEWT person.
For those idiots who keep asking why NEWT is still in it, go to NEWT.org and READ !!!
HIs plan was to survive until Super Tuesday all along, and win Georgia and Tennesee, and then TEXAS later.If does dies not win anything next Tuesday, and I do mean WIN, not finish forth and collect delagates like PAUL and brag like an idiot (goofy idiot), I would hope he consider dropping out for RICK to compete with Romney.
Paul is such a lyar now, I saw him slip out of all the questions with Wolf, and he has been a JOKE because he is doing something unethical in PRIMARY politics no one has seen before.
Paul has no plan to “lead” America, he just wants to promote his ideas, and I have lost respect for him, every week, more and more. ALL that money by his supporters, so he can get attention????
The Paul fans have been suckers, and helped possibly get OBUMMER re-elected.
His actions have helped make the primarys so screwy (along with the biased MSM), and his actions fooling his fans are SUCKERS to have supported him.
In history, this will go down as a really embarrissing thing for and his “FOLLOWERS”.
- PChandler
How do you expect Santorum to win with Newtered still on the race? hurrrrr durrrrr…. his pimp Adelson said it in an interview, he wants Mitt to win, that’s why he’s still giving money to his boy-toy Newt so he can drive away votes from Santorum.
- BankGuy
Adelson is a dipshite as the longer that both Newt and Rick stay in the race, the worst for Romney. That’s the political calculus.
- GraceKnows
I agree with most of what you said, but I don’t think I’d advise Newt to drop out if he doesn’t clean up on Super Tuesday. He is not and never has been the spoiler that Paul is. He is not doing this to get attention. Newt could have stayed out of this and done a lot better in the private sector, but this is a call for him to help his country like it hasn’t been helped in a long time.
He has the will to do this, and is making the sacrifices necessary, no matter what. I’m staying on board with him until he gets to Tampa. Newt is not a quitter – I believe he has proven that. He can run circles around Obama until O wouldn’t know what hit him. Newt has said he would do something, and each time, he carried it out. He can turn this ship of state around, and he’ll do it without ego getting in the way. He’s been tried in the fire and come out scarred, but never beaten.
Like someone said in these comments, look to see what his strategy is, and see that, although the media (including conservative media) seem to be in a near-blackout where Newt is concerned, he’s steadfastly going forward.
Newt has spelled out his plans. There is nothing anyone has asked that he does not have a thoughtful, intelligent answer. He was the first to respond to the Obama apologies for the Koran-burning and subsequent murder of our soldiers.
As Churchill said, “Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never–in nothing, great or small, large or petty–never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.”
I support this principled man for president. Period. NEWT 2012
- mjs_pa
philipaklein RT @daveweigel: Romney margin out of Oakland County: 29,000. Romney margin statewide: 28,000.
24 minutes ago - K-Bob
Figures. His home county (when he used to live there), and the home of all the auto company bigwigs.
- mjs_pa
yes i believe this county has the highest median income in the state.
- K-Bob
It’s still one of the higher income counties in the US, despite Michigan’s economy. It dropped of course, from 60th place (2000 census) to wherever it is now.
The counties going up? Northern VA and Maryland. All due to Obama’s expansion of government.
- BankGuy
will laugh when delegate count comes out favoring Santorum!
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Disgusting Foxnews is all happy Romney won, still trying to trash Santorum, if Romney lost they would be spinning their heads off.
- jaym68
Really disappointed in them lately… we need a true conservative media alternative- rhyming, no less!
- BankGuy
It’s really a sad day when I like Cooper and Blitzer over the crowd at FOX. Watch, soon, they will be saying that conservatives are traitors if they don’t vote for Romney. Hear that drum off in the distance.
- K-Bob
When I was stuck watching lefty TV a while back, Cooper and Blitzer were the best part of the day.
- PChandler
… saying that conservatives are traitors—
Errr, basically that’s what the sociopath Ann Coulter said one day, that those who vote for Newt are liberals. Even tho i don’t like Newt what Ann ‘Skeletor’ Coulter said was pretty f’ing retarded, specially since Romney is the sensei of Obama, he created Obamacare, wha’s more liberal than that?.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
Yep, I already hear the drum beat that it’s our fault that Romney lost to Obama.
- K-Bob
I would tune in to see that.
(That’s about the only thing I’d tune in to see on a news program.)
- NoToTyrants
Fox News is essentially part of the Romney campaign. It is undeniable.
Up until the last year or so, I was a die hard Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld fan. I used to DVR every episode and watch it the next evening. Now, even Red Eye is shrilling for Romney. They also seem to have a huge man crush on Chris Christie.
Andy Levy, subbing for Greg last week, went as far as to say that he would actively vote for Obama if Santorum were the Republican nominee. Levy, a self-described Libertarian and Romney cheerleader, is in essence saying he would rather vote for a Marxists like Obama than he would for a Conservative. He explained by saying he really cared about the social issues like gay marriage. Internet rumor is that Andy Levy and Allahpundit are one in the same person, so it all makes sense.
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We’re f*cked. Say hello to 4 more years of Obama, ObamaCare, skyrocketing taxes, corporations fleeing the country, mass unemployment, the invalidation of the Constitution, the destruction of our military, Veterans being thrown in the trash, Soldiers and Marines being made to stand before the Hague, increased terror attacks, government mandated gay rights and ethnic-based rights, $6+ dollars/gallon everywhere, all the time, the cessation of all on-shore and off-shore drilling, mass and forced unionization, the virtual replacement of Congress with an illegal shadow government of czars, etc.
- BankGuy
OH YE OF LITTLE FAITH!!! A BROKERED CONVENTION TO COME.
- jaym68
You took the words right out of my mouth. A brokered/contested convention to come?
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No.
- jaym68
Real Clear Politics…
Odds of a Brokered Convention Are Increasing
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That’ll happen about the time the Darth Vader and the Galactic Empire show up on Earth.
- wodiej
well why don’t you just leave the country now since you obviously don’t want to fight to keep it? Your candidate loses two states and you’re giving up.
- BankGuy
Rove was wrong again on his call tonight. He said that Romney would have a 4-5% gap. Only 3.1% and 29k votes separating the two (even with Oakland Cty.) 96.5% reporting. Could be a delegate win for Santorum. Let Romney spin that!!
- CDS in Manitoba
Wow, just wow. I never new that Arizona had so many Romulans. Yikes.
- PChandler
It’s Warren Jeffs country, that’s why.
- librtifirst
They probably don’t.
- Cindy09
I feel numb at such dumbness!!
- MaxineCA
It’s encouraging to see so many people engaged in our process this time (no, not the lame stream media, but citizens). But I’m really surprised how many folks have their panties in a knot regarding the 2 state primary today. We have many more states to go so hopefully we will ALL get our chance to vote.
Remember the saying “It’s not over until the fat lady sings.” (We can only pray it won’t be Aretha Franklin in another butt ugly hat!!!!!!)
Stay calm…… we have a long way to go.
- FreeManWalking
Someone put a clamp on the fat lady’s mouth until we get through all the states…
- mjs_pa
Rick gave another stirring speech. I just listened to it for a third time.
*Early voting won it for mitt. I read somewhere he won early voting by 59-30 or something similar. Who exactly came up with this nutty idea of voting before the campaigning has ended…better yet, before it has begun?
- Siobhan7
So in other words, the fix was in!
- tag4189
There is only absentee voting here in Michigan, no voting places are open early. In most cases I think it is the elderly, military, or out of town folks that take advantage of it. I could be wrong of course but that is the impression I get.
- BankGuy
what % was early voting?
- MaxineCA
Now, now, don’t be so harsh on the absentee ballot process. Back in the day when I was working I traveled a lot. My corporate office didn’t care if I’d be gone on election day or not. I signed up for an absentee ballot and loved it. One time I was so busy & traveling I forgot to mail it in so I went to my local place to vote and they would not let me! The nice gentleman explained to me I could bring my absentee ballot back and place it in a special box. That was good to know that people who are on the list for absentee ballots could NOT go to the polls and vote again.
Remember that’s how our military personnel vote, and they darned well better count all of their votes this time!
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thanks for posting the speech mjs
- FreeManWalking
I for one, like others have our mind made up before the last minute, and see no advantage of standing in a line for hours being herded in to make my mark.
- BankGuy
delegates delegates delegates?? 98% vote in
- BankGuy
the kraut on fox just said that winning the delegate count in mich doesn’t matter as it only matters who won the vote count. is he daft?
- tag4189
I am from Michigan and looking at how things ended up I beleive it was much more likely that Santorum lost this race by his own doing and not because of what Romney did. He was up in Michigan for a couple of weeks and he lost support after the debate and after he was focused on more. Romney said some pretty stupid things while here and I do not think he did much to help himself.
My son has been telling me all along that Santorum has already lost the support of so many folks due to the way he comes across, my son is a conservative but follows the chatter. I think that maybe even though what he says is true he needs to figure out how to communicate it differently and it may be to late for that.
I like santorum but I I like Newt better and I hope Newt’s plan for Super Tuesday works and he is able to pull this off.
- BankGuy
have your son look at the numbers. the margin of victory was due to a landslide in oakland cty (30k votes). this was where romney was born and raised and is prime rino territory. this was essentially the margin of victory. santorum will be on message this week and win ohio and later pennsylvania.
- tag4189
I understand that it was mainly Oakland county and there was also a big attempt to manipulate the vote here so who knows what would have been if folks would have voted for the their candidate. What my son is reffering to is the election as a whole, not just this one race. Again, I have no issue with Santorum, I just happen to like Newt a little better. I just hope one of them is able to pull this off.
- BankGuy
all should keep in mind that if it goes to a brokered convention, the arizona delegates will be challenged (as florida’s) as GOP rules prohibit winner take all before april 1st. delegates could go from 29 to 15 in a brokered situation. couple the challenge on florida, there are real problems for romney.
- drphibes
what’s the point of the drudge headline and photo? “Romney Wins More” with pic of O sipping a glass of … something. I don’t get it.
- BankGuy
drudge wants romney ordained as soon as possible as he thinks an extended primary huts the GOP’s chances….what a moron!!! Trying to be clever as he thinks Obama is relishing the protracted contest. Typical for these so-called conservatives (who are really RINO’s)
- B-Funk
Yah, I agree. I’m honestly rather enjoying the drawn out primary. It’s kinda like sucking the poison from the snake bite.
- StNikao
The pretend conservatives are lost souls. Social liberals, liberal to moderate politically, fairly moderate economically. They are confused…having drunk the liberal kool-aid, they have believed all the post-modern amoral propaganda.
- PChandler
Matt ‘Dandy’ Drudge thinks this is a done deal, he thinks his comrade Mitt can now focus on defeating Obama. Funny cause Romney lost to McCain who lost to Obama in 2008.
Good luck with that, good luck trying defeating Obama with Obama’s own sloppy second.
- http://twitter.com/ozziecastillo Ozzie
Listened to Santorum’s speech- it was pretty good, but I couldn’t help but think of a line to use.
“BO doesn’t want the middle class to be broke, but he wants them to be broken— or something along those lines.”
I think it’s a good counter class warfare argument to build in what people’s relationship to government should be, and the path that is set to place people in servitude and obedience to their government rather than the other way around.
- K-Bob
Great. Romney wins by a 3% margin over Santorum.
Fox News reported a 9% Democrat turnout for the Republican primary.
Stupid, stupid open primaries.
- http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez
BuzzFeedAndrew Will the spin/narrative be different tomorrow if Rick Santorum wins the delegate count in Michigan?
BuzzFeedAndrew RT @JHoganGidley: Reports now show @RickSantorum leads cong. district count in MI 7 to 6. (With one District too close to call)
- JoeMontana16
Guess Santorums pandering to Democrats didn’t work. Boy he stepped in it. He bought him a loss with his auto bailout rhetoric that no conservative would support. Of course he’ll use his signature line that he was misunderstood. Newt needs to catch fire but I’m less optimistic.
- FreeManWalking
Awe come on Joe… Newt will carry the south.
With his speech to the NRA, I think he sewed up their vote too. Lock & Load!
- Been_There_BT
59% didn’t want Romney in his “home” state.
Rick & Mitt will probably each get the same amount of delegates in Michigan. I wouldn’t call that a win for Mitt, I’d call it a tie.
George Washington knew that you don’t need to win all the battles in order to win the war, but you do have to hang in there and wear the opposition down, and then seize the opportunities as they present themselves.
Newt & Rick are doing just that to Mitt. And just like Washington, they are making do with very little in the way of resources while draining the resources of the opposition.
So don’t let the “Tories” get you down, think “Swamp Fox!”
- denbren52
Attention all ABRs (Anyone but Romney)! Some facts to help bring you in from the ledge:
It appears that there may be a delegate split in Michigan that results in an even split of 15-15 although Fox News is reporting 11-11 with 8 unallocated (no explanation). No matter how you spin that, it’s a tie. Each won 7 of the 14 districts (an even split).
Romney only has 10% of the delegates needed to win the nomination. The “win” in Michigan helps his momentum nationwide unless we help to counter-spin with the rest of the story: Romney is unelectable in his “home” state. 59% or Republicans voted for someone else. That translates to a 20 – 30% vote for Romney in general assuming some who voted against him will vote for him in the general.
Let’s not lose hope. Super-Tuesday is coming fast and there’s still time to derail this Romney train.
- Constance
I considered nothing better from my state of Arizona, unfortunately. I did not expect Michigan to go for Santorum either. That’s okay. Onward we go! I’m glad Newt is staying in the race.
- cain999
I am so sick of the GOP! They have lost many Conservatives this primary season!
- http://www.facebook.com/david.masiwchuk David Scott Masiwchuk
think of all Romney had to do even having to manipulate Michigan government to opening up the Michigan primary just so he can win…..And even then not by much.
***ROMNEY PROJECTED TO WIN BOTH ARIZONA AND MICHIGAN ***
The polls close at 9PM EST in both Michigan and Arizona and I have a vote tally below. It switches between both state primaries:
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Here are a few links to election tallies around the web:
Google Elections: Michigan – Arizona
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Video feeds for Romney and Santorum:
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Spot on David! I fear we will get stuck with Romney and have to pray he does something to reverse course. My Gut says RomneyCare won’t do anything to repeal ObamaCare and this will our nations death knell, the final kiss of death to our future generations right to pursue happiness will be no more. Less Government Now! Time is running out, this is why I get so mad at these Romney supporters. Preaching to the choir here I’m sure…lol! Have a great day; we will keep up the good fight until the end
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Happy Blessed Birthday Asian sister!
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Hey las1! I know, I was stuck on the Michigan results page like white on rice, but I couldn’t take it. I’ll go back every 5 minutes or so lol. Newt (your precious pup) IS ADORABLE!!!! How sweet for you! Thanks for putting him up again so I could see him. He looks very intelligent just like his namesake.
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Well I voted for Santorum today so you can’t blame this Michigan voter if he loses
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O’Reilly still on so I have to watch CNN and MSNBC. Love MSNBC as they’re anti Romney. I even agree with Rev. Al on Rombama.
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Go Rick!
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You need to tell me something….please just give me a holler!
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O.k. I’ll bite– I’ve done many westerns. The last western gig I did was working for HBOs… series Deadwood? I do stunt work with different pic’s for Paramount and Disney etc. Just the like many in America, my work as slowed down also. I’m not part of SAG: I’m a private contractor, and get many offers through word of mouth, sorta like– who’s who in the biz……! It’s really about ones reputation for stunt folks etc.
It’s not that exciting, it’s more like a big “baby sitting” job for these self absorb libholes, honestly– they’re wimps. However– I will say there are many more Conservatives in the industry then you know. Its’s easier to come out as being “a gay person”, then someone who is Conservative! O.K. enough about me……
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Just donated “25 Newt Gallons” (i.e., $25). If yer for Newt, give what ya’ can — remember, Super Tuesday’s a’comin.
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that killed me Shelly! Call me immature, but at this point in the day, I’m in a silly mood and that cracked me up.
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Yes, I’d love to see Newt rise. But I’m foremost for the cause of Romney popularity waning
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This just sucks. If this is what the country wants (socialism) I say let them burn! I’m just so pi$$ed off. Sorry for the rant
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Newt, Perry, Cain even HUNTSMAN…they all got some votes!! I think it’s time we stop believing the “get out the vote” hype. If you don’t already get out to vote on your own and you don’t have some idea of who that “Hunt Man” is on your voting ballot, PLEASE STAY HOME. You are officially a moron, and we don’t need you taking up a space in line.
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Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem
I noticed that the print looks really small. I need to get a bigger one!
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Sweet! I like it!
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I’ve GOT TO STOP watching these polls so closely. Every time I do, my pick loses. Lord, does this remind me of the Sharron Angle/harry pelosi race.
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Prepare for Newt my friend, he is looking to be the only honest one out there
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