Total votes:
Clinton 8,914.030
Obama winning 8,392,514
Total Delegates!
Obama 1,806
Clinton 1,789
This is undemocratic! I demand a recount!
Total votes:
Clinton 8,914.030
Obama winning 8,392,514
Total Delegates!
Obama 1,806
Clinton 1,789
This is undemocratic! I demand a recount!
guess its time for another crying jag from billary.
I can’t figure out which one I dislike more – and that includes mccain…
The well is running dry for Hillary, she has had to put up $5Million of her own money for her campaign drive, At the same time Obama has raised Over $30million in january alone for his.
Every time I hear Obama speak, I feel like I’m watching “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” again. That said, I prefer Obama’s naivete to Hillary’s coldness, calculation, and crocodile tears.
But overall, I still pick McCain (since Paul has no chance). He thinks for himself. He put on a uniform, unlike any of the Dem challengers, was shot down and tortured by a government that didn’t even claim to recognize the Geneva Conventions (I wonder if he looks at the complaints about waterboarding, and thinks “pussies”.), and unlike say, John Kerry, doesn’t trot out his war record every chance he gets. I think he’s strong and intelligent. He won’t fold up like a cardboard box in the face of the West’s enemies, but he won’t go around declaring war at the drop of a hat either.
Don’t forget that the Democrat Party is not counting the delegates in Florida and Michigan. Obama and Edwards did not put their names on the ballots in these states; Billary did, and she “won” both states. And, this was after she said she would not run (in Michigan, at least).
If these “delegates” give her the nomination, you can bet she will go after them.
Don’t forget the super delegates.
http://demconwatch.blogspot.com/2008/01/superdelegate-list.html
There’s a revealing quote from the Archbishop in the article:
“They should not imagine, either, that we know exactly what we mean by Sharia and just associate it with … Saudi Arabia, or whatever,” he continued.
Wonderful. The Archbishop has no clear idea what he even means by sharia law, other than that it shouldn’t be as nasty as the version practiced by Saudi Arabia.
This is a lot like Aboriginal leaders angrily denouncing requests for a definition of native self-government while claiming that no one has any right to block implementation of their yet-to-be-defined policy.
It’s like signing up for a bank loan and being told to come back in six weeks to find out what interest rate you’ll be paying. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand who would benefit most from that kind of arrangement.
No! It was the voting machines!
When did Rove start working for Obama ?
Are those hanging chads or does Billary just need a better plastic surgeon?
Note that in the Presidential election, 51% of the voting age population voted. Can you imagine that in Canada?
And think about it – the Americans take a full year of ferocious debate to, themselves, elect the leaders of their representative parties, and then, themselves, elect their President. Canadians have almost no say in the leaders of the parties and no say in the election of the PM. And, we don’t debate either vote.
Does anyone recall the Time magazine cover in 1976 that showed Jimmy Carter as a stylized JFK? The implication was that he was going to lead America to the “promised land” after the Watergate morass? Why do I keep visualizing that caricature every time I hear Obama?
Personally I think the whole US system is confusing.
Each state has there own rules.
Some allow only registered democrats to vote and some allow independents.
Some are all or nothing states and some are proportional.
Each state votes on a different day.
Then you throw in the super delegates.
ET: this statement is not correct.
“Canadians have almost no say in the leaders of the parties and no say in the election of the PM.”
As you well know, the PM must be a member of Parliament, and for the past century tradition has established that the PM must be a member of the House of Commons. That means one riding in the country can pass judgment, so to claim no say is not correct. Second, Canadians have essentially as much say in leader selection as in the US. At least half the states have closed primaries, meaning party registered voters only. No different than in Canada in which delegates to national conventions are elected by local riding associations which in turn elects the leader. To claim almost no say is also not correct, nor is it really relevant. It is the business of the parties to select leaders, and the business of the voters as a whole to pass judgment on their choices.
And no, Americans do not elect the President; they elect the Electoral College. It may seem a superficial difference but it’s an important one.
In one sense the Canadian system is superior. If the PM loses the support of the H of C, the government falls. In the US, losing the support of the Congress does not inhibit the President from continuing to carry out the powers of the executive. In Canada’ the elected legislators are supreme; in the US they are not.
I feel for Mr. McCain every time i look at his hands, which were severely mangled by his captors, and with which he has to use in pain everyday of his life..
He knows of what he speaks indeed..
Does anybody recall the series “The Prisoner” starring Patrick McGoohan? There was one episode when he ran for Number 2. He won using vacuous populist slogans that are very much reminiscent of Obama:
“Our moment has come.” “Our time is now.”
God help the rest of us if this is the best America can produce to lead itself.
A good statement that has been going around recently in GOP circles.
“Sometimes you have to have a Jimmy Carter in order to get a Ronald Reagan.”
Mccain is going to lose to Hillary/Magic Negro.
2012 is Romney’s chance. He showed that today in his speech.
I can’t understand how McCain is winning anyway.
He is for amnesty.
He is for cap and trade.
He is winning on the support of the GOP anti-war supporters.
Right-on Kevin…I’m from the USA and still have a hard time rationalizing our voting system. IMO, one man or woman, one vote … period.
[quote]In one sense the Canadian system is superior.[/quote]
Phhhhhhh. You just don’t understand the US System.. You are focused of the presidential race, which is National. The real politics’ are always Local (said some Irish guy named “Tip” from MA). The Senate is where the action/power takes place. Half the Senate is also up for election in November (1 member from each State) All states are Equal and only have 2 members each, this representation by State insures that the House of representatives (Rep by POP) do not pass laws the favor the large states over the small. The senate “must” negotiate even within their (own) party
BTW: If Hillary won there would be riots at the Convention.. why?.. because the only way to stop Obama is for the DNC to sandbag him. The Democrat’s had the riot in Chicago and they don’t want another, especially over race.
Actually a third of the Senate is up for election this November.
In the Senate, each state is represented by two members. Membership is therefore based on the equal representation of each state, regardless of population, for a total membership of 100. Senators serve six-year terms that are staggered so elections are held for a third of the seats (a “class”) every second year.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate
In Canada’ the elected legislators are supreme; in the US they are not.
Yeah right, that’s why PET said an MP was a nobody 50′ away from parliament.
The Democrat’s had the riot in Chicago and they don’t want another, especially over race.
Phillip G.Shaw
Might bring up those civil war memories where the Dems were on the wrong side, or segregation where dems were on the wrong side or affirmative action where,….
“The Prisoner” TV series, Episode 4 (Free for All)
No. 2: “Do you intend to run”
No. 6: “Like blazes the first chance I get.”
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/The_Prisoner
I think Hector’s right. McCain will not beat Obama, full stop. The images at the debates will say it all: an old, grumpy, pro-war maverick Republican against a youthful, black Democrat with a message of change. It’ll be a slaughter. If it’s Clinton, McCain can beat her only if enough conservatives hold their nose and vote for him just to stop her from winning. Romney’s getting out now so he can set himself up for 2012.
Regardless of who the nominees are, look at the vote totals in the primaries: the Democrats are getting much bigger turnouts than the Republicans. If that’s any omen at all, the GOP is in big, big trouble.
*…..When did Rove start working for Obama ?
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at February 7, 2008 3:48 PM *
Way to go Bill …. that was ….. well …. really good …. really!
Regardless of who wins in Nov, one senate seat will be vacated and an appointment made.
At present the senate is almost tied, so Nov senate elections will be very important.
Congress is democratic, and Pelosi is not doing to well in ratings. Should be an interesting 9 months.
I watched Obama’s speech on Super Tuesday and was uneasy with the messianic tone. Obama makes me nervous on a number of different levels.
John B
I watched Obama’s speech on Super Tuesday and was uneasy with the messianic tone. Obama makes me nervous on a number of different levels. No friggin kidding. There is a hard left turn a coming if he gets in. The love fest for him is presently and will be for about a year and another just plain awful…
Obama, as a speaker however, has more than glimpses of that 1960’s phrasing and civil rights fervor in his speeches with out the Jesse Jackson idiotic pandering on race nor the Al Sharpton’s utter stupidity. Obama only reads prepared copy all be it very very well from a teleprompter, never answers direct questions in anything resembling the eloquence of the teleprompter copy. Me, I would not count out Hill/Bill, they are the two headed Hydra I cannot for a second think about these two Jackass’s getting back in for a second. Mcain can beat Hill/Bill, I doubt he can beat Obama they styles are to vast. Rush, Sean , and the rest may not like Sen John McCain’s views they had better get with the program and pretty quick. If your choice is Hillary or McCain…sign me up for McCain.
[quote]I doubt he can beat Obama they styles are to vast. Rush, Sean , and the rest may not like Sen John McCain’s views they had better get with the program and pretty quick. If your choice is Hillary or McCain…sign me up for McCain.[/quote]
Obama & Hillary are imploding the Dem’s, by November a dead monkey could beat them. The problem with Obama is he is revealing the ugly side of Socialism, and the Country is already PISSED
The Dem’s in the Senate “Blinked” on the Stimulus plan. They are now running backwards.
California news is that they don’t have money to process DNA in RAPE CASES. The pitiful bastards have spent all their money chasing GW Green fairies. Its time the Sierra Club put up the Money for their Initiatives.
The NW (OR,WA) States are complaining that they can’t harvest their Forests and need FED help.
The Global Warming was changed to Climate Change and now is down to Green House Gas.
I will be glad to be back in Canada by May, and may skip my AZ Trek in 2009
It’s the Perfect STORM,
Too much about the Democrats.
Not much about the Republicans.
Last I heard, the Republicans were having a crisis of faith, not the democrats.
Bit wierd for a conservative website. But whatever rocks your socks.
Fair and Balanced. As always.
Actually, the motto here alternates between “Completely One Sided” and “My Way Or The Information Highway”.
I wouldn’t want there to be any confusion on that point.
Does anybody recall the series “The Prisoner” starring Patrick McGoohan?
I do. It used to re-run on the Space channel (I think) as recently as 10 years ago. It must be really expensive to play, as now the time-fillers on that channel are all related to lame, amateurish ghost/monster-hunting/conspiracy theory mockumentaries. Complete with the current trend towards edgy, artistic jittery camera work.
How about the speech he gave last night. I found it sort of scarry. I wonder how many are voting for him because they don’t want to be called racist. The dems are scared this could go to the convention, and the backroom boys will make the decision. Funny how they still refer to this as smoke filled rooms. Regardless, at least 25% of the supporters of either candidate will not vote for the other. (might be higher)
Poor Hillory, she was so sure of being crowned by super tuesday, or before.
The fear of a brokered convention could send waves of support for Obama in the coming votes.
It is fun watching the media at cnn spin their wheels and the looks on their faces is priceless. Today Wolfe lost his train of thought more than once and stumbled with his words.
Just remembered a discussion last night, where cnn experts were discussing a brokered convention and one of them said, It could end up with Algore being put forth as a compromise candidate. Also, Donna Brazille, said, if it is brokered, she will leave the democratic party. (she was gores campaign manager)