Mitt Romney picked up a total of six states on Super Tuesday, with Rick Santorum gaining three and Newt Gingrich one. The results, particularly a close race in Ohio, left the contest far from decided. NBC's Peter Alexander reports.
Updated at 7:44 a.m. ET — Mitt Romney scored a narrow victory over Rick Santorum in the Ohio presidential primary following a hard-fought campaign that had been perceived as a turning point in the battle for the Republican presidential nomination. NBC News projected he was the apparent winner in that state.
Both Romney and Santorum won several Super Tuesday caucuses and primaries, but none more prized than Romney's victory in Ohio. The former Massachusetts governor was able to ride a wave of momentum out of Michigan, where he also closely battled Santorum, to erase the former Pennsylvania senator's lead in Ohio over the past week.
The trajectory of the Republican campaign hinged in large part on Ohio, and now Romney may claim the imprimatur associated with winning a state that's considered an essential step toward victory in the general election.
But a margin of just a few thousand votes separated Romney and Santorum, representing a kind of moral victory for Santorum given the way the Romney campaign and a supportive super PAC heavily outspent him in Ohio.
NBC's David Gregory, Chuck Todd and Savannah Guthrie weigh in on the Super Tuesday results, which left the Republican primary race still wide open.
NBC News projections suggested that Santorum won Tennessee, Oklahoma and North Dakota, while former House Speaker Newt Gingrich won Georgia, the state from which he had served as a representative in Congress.
Mitt Romney tells a Super Tuesday crowd of supporters that the country can't afford four more years of Barack Obama with no one to answer to.
"We're going to win a few, we're going to lose a few. But as it looks right now, we're going to get at least a couple gold medals and a whole passel full of silver medals," Santorum said in Steubenville, Ohio, before the state's results were announced. "We have won in the West and the Midwest and the South, and we're ready to win across this country."
The states with contests Tuesday were Georgia, Virginia, Vermont, North Dakota, Ohio, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Idaho, Alaska and Wyoming.
Mark Humphrey / APSee pictures from around America as 11 states hold contests that will award a combined 424 delegates in the Republican primary.
Delegate race tells a different GOP story
In addition to Ohio, NBC News projected Romney as the winner in Vermont, Massachusetts, Idaho and Virginia (where only he and Texas Rep. Ron Paul appeared on the ballot). Early Wednesday, Romney added Alaska to his tally.
"There are three states under our belt, and counting. We're going to get more by the time this night is over," Romney told supporters in Boston before firmly declaring: "I'm going to get this nomination."
'We're doing some counting' Romney emerged as the night's winner in terms of delegate haul, a point which he emphasized in his speech.
"Tonight we're doing some counting," he said. "We're counting the delegates for the convention and that looks good, and we're counting down the days to the convention, and that looks better."
But exit polls showed Romney continued to struggle with the most conservative voters, the core of the Republican Party, in states like Ohio and Tennessee -- arguably the two most competitive contests held Tuesday.
NBC's David Gregory and Savannah Guthrie discuss the latest Super Tuesday results in the GOP presidential nominations which hinges on a close race in Ohio.
Some Republicans had hoped that Super Tuesday would help propel the Republican race into a new stage, one that draws toward a conclusion given the growing negative cloud surrounding the GOP race.
Santorum camp asking conservatives to pressure Gingrich to drop out
Forty percent of respondents, for instance, said in Monday's NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll that the primary process has given them a less favorable opinion of the Republican Party. And more independent voters said in a separate Washington Post/Pew Research Center poll that their impression of the GOP candidates was getting worse as a result of the primary than those who said their opinion was improving.
Gingrich decried that negativity in his election night speech, one in which he vowed to press forward.
"I want you to know that, in the morning, we are going on to Alabama. We're going on to Mississippi. We're going on to Kansas," he said to cheers. "And that's just this week."
A strong performance by Romney might have moved more Republicans who had harbored doubts about the ex-governor off the fence, and finally create some sustained momentum for Romney. Still, momentum in the primary has come in fits and starts, threatening to make the Republican campaign into a prolonged battle over delegates.After victories in Oklahoma and Tennessee, Rick Santorum expresses optimism as he addresses supporters at a rally in Ohio, saying that he and his family are "making a sacrifice for a very big goal," replacing President Barack Obama.
Santorum expressed optimism as he addressed supporters at a rally in Ohio, saying that he and his family are "making a sacrifice for a very big goal," replacing Obama in the White House.
"They are decimating each other ... independent voters are fleeing him," Obama campaign adviser David Axelrod said Tuesday night on NBC in regard to Romney and the GOP campaign. "I feel good about how things have evolved in the last six months."
While the day boasted more primaries and caucuses than any other in 2012, it was a shadow of Super Tuesday in 2008, when there were 20 Republican contests.
There was another big difference, a trend away from winner-take-all contests to a system of allocating delegates in rough proportion to a candidate's share of the popular vote.
Sen. John McCain won eight states on Super Tuesday in 2008 and lost 12 to Romney and Mike Huckabee combined. But six of McCain's victories were winner-take-all primaries, allowing him to build an insurmountable delegate lead that all but sealed his nomination
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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For once it would be nice to see Paul one. Let's hope there's some people who want some real change and are tired of the pandering politicians in Alaska or North Dakota.
Ron Paul 2012!
Ron Paul 2012!
- 49 votes
If Ron Paul should sweep both Alaska and North Dakota, do you think that will vault him into contention to be the Repubs Pres nominee? Or just a useless gesture to make the true believers feel all warm and fuzzy inside? Third party route is the only way for Paul to be relevant and to continue to beat the Libertarian drum. Repubs have voted thumps down. IMHO
- 41 votes
What bothers me about the republicans running for the office of president....is how much money has been spent for one of these people to just get stage with the President in coming debates. Romney has already spent millions..it appears to jme that he is trying his best to buy this election. Not one of those running has come up with real ideas that actually make sence at all. Creation of jobs...how will cutting taxes for their wealthy friends creat any jobs ? Bush has already tried that one..it did not work..in reality we , this country, lost millions of jobs...So just what are they doing in this election ? They all talk about war with one middle east country or the other..yet also only speak of tax cuts...you can not do both..that has already been shown as true..yet...paying for the war Bush started is not even being talked about as it should be. No..so far only cutting taxes more for the wealthy and big busines is all they know.
- 102 votes
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Ron Paul is fighting the wrong battle for this election cycle. Everyone is ignoring Ron Paul because he is not participating in the political struggle that is being played out. It's not about the government at all - it's about who controls the 'conservative' and Republican message. Ron Paul is not promoting or defending either the 'social conservative', 'fiscal conservative', or 'security conservative' messages of either the establishment Republicans or the TEA Party Republicans.
Ron Paul does not have any chance - simply because he is not in the game that is being played. One has to ask if Ron Paul is only attempting to lay the political foundation for Rand Paul.
Ron Paul does not have any chance - simply because he is not in the game that is being played. One has to ask if Ron Paul is only attempting to lay the political foundation for Rand Paul.
- 44 votes
This is an important election cycle for Paul to gather future support for his son. The election machine may be too rigged for Ron to win this year but at least with him on stage it is easy to see whatp ricks the other candidates are. Ron Paul is the only one who as a representative of the people would actually do what the people want.
If three quarters of the people want medical marijuana or any other law, it is against the oath of office to do the opposite. All the other candidates have said they will oppose such legislation. This means all of the other candidates have basically said prior to the election that they will not represent the majority as is required in democracy.
It is such a basic requirment of government representatives to represent the citizens that these types of issues should never arise. The president's job is to represent the people. Every candidate besides Paul has promised on more than one occasion that they will go against 75% of the people and instead act based upon their own personal views and those of funders. If I didn't use marijuana as an example, no one could reasonably disagree with me. There is no excuse for a representative to go against three quarters of the citizens they represent. Go ahead, try and argue.
If three quarters of the people want medical marijuana or any other law, it is against the oath of office to do the opposite. All the other candidates have said they will oppose such legislation. This means all of the other candidates have basically said prior to the election that they will not represent the majority as is required in democracy.
It is such a basic requirment of government representatives to represent the citizens that these types of issues should never arise. The president's job is to represent the people. Every candidate besides Paul has promised on more than one occasion that they will go against 75% of the people and instead act based upon their own personal views and those of funders. If I didn't use marijuana as an example, no one could reasonably disagree with me. There is no excuse for a representative to go against three quarters of the citizens they represent. Go ahead, try and argue.
- 26 votes
I think its funny all this talk on Romney, but they wont mention his cousins are RON PAUL supporters, In your FACE MSNBC!
- 12 votes
Here in Ohio, there are a lot of cross over voters, that is, we will request a Republican ballot to vote for Ron Paul. I don't think he'll win, but I feel like I've done my little 'protest'. BlaBla makes an excellent point. If the majority of voters are in favor of legalizing marijuana, or same sex marriage, or any number of 'social issues, then the wishes of the people need to be followed. However, in all reality goverment of the people, for the people, by the people, hasn't been the modus operandi for quite some time.
- 32 votes
Set the tone? Their unhonorable tone was set over 3 years ago by McConnell, it will simply continue. NO CHANGE WHATSOEVER. Continued unwarranted dishonor for Obama and every american. The entire republican party is ........ the worst.
- 55 votes
Honestly No Republican candidate is Conservative. Except for Ron Paul. And he has no chance at getting the nomination. The republican party lost the Campaign months ago with no united front against. The current administration. Once they actually get a stump on a lump to be the front runner.
The amount of money spent already is going to curtail the parties chances at actually getting a GOP president. The members of congress have not helped either. With all the No votes on everything they have sat on their hands and basically let Obama have another 4 years.
If you can't take a first step in any direction you will always be headed in the wrong direction. At least Ron Paul has a direction albeit a scary one at times
The amount of money spent already is going to curtail the parties chances at actually getting a GOP president. The members of congress have not helped either. With all the No votes on everything they have sat on their hands and basically let Obama have another 4 years.
If you can't take a first step in any direction you will always be headed in the wrong direction. At least Ron Paul has a direction albeit a scary one at times
- 14 votes
Ivan NC, you're serious??? Let's talk about the amount of money Obama will put into this election. And HOW on green earth can you talk about the amount of money spent on the war compared to the failed stimulas plan??? Um cutting taxes isn't just for the elite rich, you know... it's for small business owner as well. You know the ones that hire most of the population. It has a proven track record of creating jobs for the 80s, unlike the bills this president has passed. It's simple economics. Extreme liberals.... the definition of hypocracy.
- 20 votes
Get out the VOTE Ohio! Santorum all the way!
Obama/Biden 2012
Obama/Biden 2012
- 52 votes
Failed stimulus? Well, where do I start-the first stimulus was approved under Bush. But thats ok, right? Because he is a republican? Do you consider the auto-bailout portion of the stimulus a 'failure' too? Because the last I checked, GM is the largest auto-maker in the world again, and Chrysler is again, profitable.But keep beating that drum that it was all a failure-im sure it will play well with voters in the midwest where the auto industry is based. As for the economic policies of the 1980's that you are talking about-the theory was called 'trickle-down' economics-later dubbed 'voodoo economics' because the 'benefits' promised never materialised. Small business owners hire most of the population? The largest employers in the US are WalMart, Exxon, Chevron, Conocco Phillips, General Electric, Berkshire Hathaway, GM, Bank of America and Ford (in that order). Which of those "small businesses" need the tax-breaks that you are talking about? I don't know if all us 'Extreme Liberals' are hypocrites or not, but at least you didn't call us IGNORANT.
- 73 votes
Party politics is NOT about a candidate representing the American people. A candidate represents the party first. It has always been that way. The party promotes ALL candidates within the party. A presidential candidate is working to get Senators and Representatives elected - along with winning their own presidential contest.
The party represents the American people. Each party constructs a platform at the party convention that serves as a guideline for ALL party candidates that win election. The party platform is constructed - plank by plank - from the input provided by the delegates selected during the primaries. The local delegates are supposed to represent national, regional, and local issues. That is why primaries and delegate selection is important.
The party that wins the most contests - and becomes the party in power - will push the party platform. All elected officials will work towards enacting their party's platform. That is why Republicans vote as a block and Democrats vote as a block. The pledge to the party platform is more binding than the Norquist pledge signed by Republicans.
The idea is that delegates selected locally directs a political party on the important issues and the party works as a whole to address those locally important issues. If your particular concern or issue becomes a plank in the party platform - ALL elected members of the party have pledged to address your issue. That is considerably more powerful than just being represented by your single elected official.
That is why parties matter. That is why the drawn out process is important. That is why voting for a losing candidate is NOT a wasted vote. You may think you are simply voting for a candidate but you are also endorsing a party platform.
The party represents the American people. Each party constructs a platform at the party convention that serves as a guideline for ALL party candidates that win election. The party platform is constructed - plank by plank - from the input provided by the delegates selected during the primaries. The local delegates are supposed to represent national, regional, and local issues. That is why primaries and delegate selection is important.
The party that wins the most contests - and becomes the party in power - will push the party platform. All elected officials will work towards enacting their party's platform. That is why Republicans vote as a block and Democrats vote as a block. The pledge to the party platform is more binding than the Norquist pledge signed by Republicans.
The idea is that delegates selected locally directs a political party on the important issues and the party works as a whole to address those locally important issues. If your particular concern or issue becomes a plank in the party platform - ALL elected members of the party have pledged to address your issue. That is considerably more powerful than just being represented by your single elected official.
That is why parties matter. That is why the drawn out process is important. That is why voting for a losing candidate is NOT a wasted vote. You may think you are simply voting for a candidate but you are also endorsing a party platform.
- 9 votes
There are things I think Ron Paul does wrong, some ideas that he takes too far, but he also does a lot right. I would love to vote him into office. I would like to see Obama out of office. I would hate to see the liberal Republicans (those big government, in your private business but not your taxes guys that run as conservatives) take office. The GOP is losing all the sensible people to push the crazies, both in the party and in the ballot box.
Most moderates would love Paul. Some Democrats who want the social left but economic right would like him. Some Republicans that like the social left but economic right would go for him. A few from each side might sway too. He's wrong for the parties but right for the country. But that's not good enough for the left. Rather than run a candidate that only represents some of their hardline values and almost assuredly win the election, they're willing to throw their hardliners in the probably won't.
The 2012 race is going to be the same as the 2004 - everyone will be voting for "Not xxxx."
Most moderates would love Paul. Some Democrats who want the social left but economic right would like him. Some Republicans that like the social left but economic right would go for him. A few from each side might sway too. He's wrong for the parties but right for the country. But that's not good enough for the left. Rather than run a candidate that only represents some of their hardline values and almost assuredly win the election, they're willing to throw their hardliners in the probably won't.
The 2012 race is going to be the same as the 2004 - everyone will be voting for "Not xxxx."
- 10 votes
The election machine may be too rigged for Ron to win this year...Do you think it would help him at all if people actually voted for him?
As far as I know, nobody is putting a gun to anybody's head to make them pull the lever for Romney, or for Santorum, or for Gingrich.
If he [Ron Paul] cannnot win a single primary to date, then either is message is no good, or he is doing a poor job getting it to the potential voters, or there is some massive election-rigging scheme going on, to subtle and clever for anybody but you to see.
hmmm...
- 13 votes
...finally come together, transcend them, set them aside and rally behind a hard-fought message and platform that is directly focused on growing the economy," the No. 2 House Republican said Monday on Fox News. "And I think with Mitt Romney's unveiling of his economic plan last week, that is exactly what's happening right now."Romney unveiled an economic plan? What's in it? He's have to excuse himself from any talk of cutting capital gains taxes, since that's where he gets all his income (and pays no payroll taxes).
- 16 votes
Every single one of these candidates are pathetic. Romney is a dirty rich boy who cares nothing for the poor, Gingrich dreams of a moon base after his SECOND TERM, Santorum believes that women are only good for cooking and cleaning, and Paul is a man with a few good policies, but a million bad ones.
Vote Vermin Supreme 2012.
Vote Vermin Supreme 2012.
- 18 votes
Ron Paul couldn't sweep his own house let alone a state. Charlatan.
- 8 votes
I think Georgia and a lot of the south goes for Boss Hogg types (Gingrich) .....
- 30 votes
So whats wrong with following the Constitution? Why would the guy who predicted the mess we are in be not suitable for resolving the issues? The Man who has been saying the same thing for the last 30 years watching it happen? Its a sad day when people don't understand what change really is and its even more sad because you are afraid of real change.
- 6 votes
@ John 73728: It's called mainstream media bias followed by voter fraud so the media ends up being correct. Stop watching Faux news/msnbc/cnn. Do the research. Learn.
- 4 votes
Just because a "majority" of people is in favor of something doesn't make that "something" right, honorable, correct, appropriate, fair or rational. Ever hear of "mob rule?"
- 13 votes
When I look at Newts picture I get diarrhea. No matter what I do I can't look at him without getting the trots. I can drink a bottle of kahopectate and still have to run. Now Santorum, when I look at him or see his picture I vomit, can't help it no matter what I try. Then theres Romney, samething with him, but I never know if I'll get the trots or upchuck when I see him or look at his picture. Thats bad when all the repube candidates make me sick. Don't they have someone else that can jump into the race right now and win it all. What a shame they all are.
- 16 votes
No, @BuyerBeware, it comes from enchanted voodoo priests shaking a toy from the 80's and either getting a yes, no, or a dreadful "Ask Again Later", you silly pony.
- 5 votes
Well, with Newt winning Georgia, I guess the book and CD sales tour will continue.
Does this mean Calista gets to visit the Atlanta Tiffany's ?
Does this mean Calista gets to visit the Atlanta Tiffany's ?
- 15 votes
"Paul, meanwhile, is emphasizing the caucuses in Alaska, Idaho and North Dakota"
Interesting strategy--low population, lone wolf, delegate poor states. Crazy, Ayn Rand following loon. In the end, it will be Romney and President Obama will polish off that elitist turd easily.
Interesting strategy--low population, lone wolf, delegate poor states. Crazy, Ayn Rand following loon. In the end, it will be Romney and President Obama will polish off that elitist turd easily.
- 18 votes
Ron Paul and his isolationist-leaning policies and ideas are not the kind of change America needs. Most of what Ron Paul says is nothing more than empty rhetoric. Congress thinks he is a whack-job. Good luck getting Congress to work with Paul to accomplish anything.
If you want a lame-duck president, vote for Ron Paul. Unfortunately, a vote for Paul is a de facto vote for Obama in this election. This means that any vote for Ron Paul is a vote to keep Obama in office.
If Obama remains in office, I'm sure Obama supporters will give you thanks for the support. Those who wanted Obama out of office also might like to thank you, too--perhaps in an unexpected and unpleasant way. Those are the kinds of things that happen in today's partisan politicking. Sad to say it but it is true... :)
If you want a lame-duck president, vote for Ron Paul. Unfortunately, a vote for Paul is a de facto vote for Obama in this election. This means that any vote for Ron Paul is a vote to keep Obama in office.
If Obama remains in office, I'm sure Obama supporters will give you thanks for the support. Those who wanted Obama out of office also might like to thank you, too--perhaps in an unexpected and unpleasant way. Those are the kinds of things that happen in today's partisan politicking. Sad to say it but it is true... :)
- 5 votes
Talanx
Just because you call them failed policies doesn't make them a failure. They were a success as so clearly seen by the fact that we avoided a 1932 depression, so say ALL the economists. But then what do they know, they're just experts in their field not dogmatic tea party pseudo conservatives.
Just because you call them failed policies doesn't make them a failure. They were a success as so clearly seen by the fact that we avoided a 1932 depression, so say ALL the economists. But then what do they know, they're just experts in their field not dogmatic tea party pseudo conservatives.
- 17 votes
Remeber when the talk about 4 months ago was about eocnomics?
it has come to this:
Abortion
Same sex marriage
Religion war
Middle east war
good job conservative...
i can see they recite verses during the debate >.>
it has come to this:
Abortion
Same sex marriage
Religion war
Middle east war
good job conservative...
i can see they recite verses during the debate >.>
- 16 votes
Romney and Obama get all their million dollar donations from Wells Fargo, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and huge banks.
Ron Paul gets his donations from average people, and military service men.
Yeah Ron Paul is the elitist. Damn him for wanting to end the wars, and get rid of the debt. What a tool
Ron Paul gets his donations from average people, and military service men.
Yeah Ron Paul is the elitist. Damn him for wanting to end the wars, and get rid of the debt. What a tool
- 17 votes
Dman - The media is pretty much ignoring paul, it is easier for them to run with the gaffes of the other contenders.
- 7 votes
"And the winner in all the states is OBAMA / 2012" By the way, that's Guaranteed !
"The big loser tonight will be Santorum, lets all celebrate his lost"
"The big loser tonight will be Santorum, lets all celebrate his lost"
- 13 votes
the loser of the century is America - I predict that our country will never recover from him and his destruction.
- 13 votes
But the crown jewel of the Super Tuesday
Interesting words to describe OHIO, where unemployment is one of the highest in the nation. Why can't these hypocritical Republicans "fight" for these " jewels" -Ohio, South Carolina-states when the need the help, and not only trashing the State with political ads that cost MILLIONS...
Who benefits from all that propaganda that costs millions? The money could be better used to give people in OHIO or South Carolina some jobs, or help the IMPOVERISHED SCHOOLS...
Stop the BS
Interesting words to describe OHIO, where unemployment is one of the highest in the nation. Why can't these hypocritical Republicans "fight" for these " jewels" -Ohio, South Carolina-states when the need the help, and not only trashing the State with political ads that cost MILLIONS...
Who benefits from all that propaganda that costs millions? The money could be better used to give people in OHIO or South Carolina some jobs, or help the IMPOVERISHED SCHOOLS...
Stop the BS
- 22 votes
And the winner in all the states is OBAMA / 2012" By the way, that's Guaranteed !
It's NOT guaranteed...PLEASE STOP thinking that Obama has the election on his pocket...
He needs US...DEMOCRATS....Complacency will only destroy the election, just like it did when Bush was reelected.
GO OUT AND VOTE FOR OBAMA
It's NOT guaranteed...PLEASE STOP thinking that Obama has the election on his pocket...
He needs US...DEMOCRATS....Complacency will only destroy the election, just like it did when Bush was reelected.
GO OUT AND VOTE FOR OBAMA
- 30 votes
nperk #1.39, talking about "W' again. Lets not make another mistake like him again because he destroyed us as a Nation.
- 17 votes
oh, please don't! continue sitting on your lazy welfare butts and think that the government teat will never run dry. Then let the Republicans teach you how to earn a living again as opposed to expecting others to do it for you!
- 5 votes
Honestly No Republican candidate is Conservative. Except for Ron Paul. And he has no chance at getting the nomination. The republican party lost the Campaign months ago with no united front against. The current administration. Once they actually get a stump on a lump to be the front runner.It's a shame Ron Paul won't get the nomination. I guess the Republican voters are too stupid to see the front runners (Romney, Santorum. and Gingrich) for the grubby, greedy, filthy M.I.C war mongers they are.
- 13 votes
It would be interesting if, when how much was spent in each state, the reporters would also tell how much was raised in each state. Yes, it is interesting to know that Romney spent 400% times what Santorum spent on a particular state. It would also be interesting to know how much was raised in that state. If $4m was spent, but only $2m was raised, is the candidate really fiscally conservative, or are they reckless investments? Did the candidate spend $18m when $4m would have accomplished the same thing?
- 4 votes
"Laura we will have the last laugh" I'm an Independent, also a Vet & retired !
- 7 votes
The reason the Republicans aren't going to nominate Ron Paul is because the Republicans will most likely opt instead to nominate a Republican. Ron Paul may be right, honest as the day is long, and all that. But in the end, he's still not a Republican. Yes, I realize he used that party's nomination to get his congressional seat. But all you Paul supporters know it's true. You know you can't stand Republicans, what with all their advocacy of social controls and foreign military presence and building walls at the borders. And you're only pretending to be in that party while kidding yourselves that you can remold it into an uber Libertarian Party.
- 10 votes
Breaking news from Tennessee and Oklahoma. The respective party chairs of each have congratulated Santorum on his victories... but noted that because of odd, unpublicized party rules that all delegates from both states will be awarded to Romney.
- 5 votes
Actually Virginia is interesting. It shows the Mitt Romney, in a one-on-one match up with a Libertarian, only wins by 18 percent, lol.
- 9 votes
I am for beating the same drum over and over, even if it irritates...And this one is for Obama/Biden voters...Just because we see nothing but ridiculous, incompetent (even repulsive) goof-balls, doesn't mean that we can become even the tiniest bit complacent or cocky. Look at tonight's results and see how many Americans seem to believe that Rick Santorum is qualified to be President and remember please that 40-some million voters thought that it would be just fine if Sarah Palin became the Vice-President to an old President. And I try to remember (as Bill M. has said) that when Rick Santorum says that homosexuality leads to bestiality that many, many Americans don't laugh and realize that Rick has never known a homosexual, they say, "Darn right, Rick". And that just because Republicans don't much like Mitt Romney, many, many of them hate President Obama far more.
- 17 votes
Obama will win against any of the CRETINS proposed by the RETHUGs. ANY ONE OF THEM
What is necessary is to throw the teabaggers under the bus and clean house. that means getting out the vote. REMEMBER - IF THE RETHUGS ARE LEFT IN OFFICE AFTER NOVEMBER YOU WILL ONLY HAVE YOURSELVES TO BLAME. Complacency is the enemy now - the lack of progressives getting out and voting. REMEMBER - THOSE RETHUGS WILL VOTE.
What is necessary is to throw the teabaggers under the bus and clean house. that means getting out the vote. REMEMBER - IF THE RETHUGS ARE LEFT IN OFFICE AFTER NOVEMBER YOU WILL ONLY HAVE YOURSELVES TO BLAME. Complacency is the enemy now - the lack of progressives getting out and voting. REMEMBER - THOSE RETHUGS WILL VOTE.
- 16 votes
The Quote of the Decade:
The fact that we are here today to debate raising America 's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. It is a sign that the US Government cannot pay its own bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our Government's reckless fiscal policies. Increasing America 's debt weakens us domestically and internationally. Leadership means that, the buck stops here.' Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better.
~ Senator Barack H. Obama, March 2006!
Gee, is that the change we can believe in?- 10 votes
@IRespond- You are absolutely right! The RNC sends out a weekly talking points memo to all "pundits" on talk radio and at FoxNews. They'll be dictating the tone of coverage. There is a strong block of the population that gets their ideas from these sources.
Meanwhile, democrats will be sitting at home waiting for November thinking the election is a done deal. So they'll stay home, and we'll end up with one of these clowns in the White House.
Democrats need to mobilize, we need to vocalize, and we need to find some voice in the media. Unlike the right, we don't have a well-developed propaganda apparatus in place. We have Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and Bill Maher. They have Rush, O'Reilly, Hannity, all of FoxNews, and the list goes on ad nauseum. Anyone with a brain knows that the "Liberal Media" is a fantasy created by the right to help them cover up when confronted with facts.
Dems- don't let up!
Obama/Biden 2012
Meanwhile, democrats will be sitting at home waiting for November thinking the election is a done deal. So they'll stay home, and we'll end up with one of these clowns in the White House.
Democrats need to mobilize, we need to vocalize, and we need to find some voice in the media. Unlike the right, we don't have a well-developed propaganda apparatus in place. We have Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and Bill Maher. They have Rush, O'Reilly, Hannity, all of FoxNews, and the list goes on ad nauseum. Anyone with a brain knows that the "Liberal Media" is a fantasy created by the right to help them cover up when confronted with facts.
Dems- don't let up!
Obama/Biden 2012
- 13 votes
Just tuned into the election results and had to listen to Romneys speech. Unfortuately I had just eaten and spent the next 30 min trying not to vomit. Talk about the SOS!
- 5 votes
no one has ever become president with out Ohio votes in their pocket
- 3 votes
Tennessee & Oklahoma are fools for voting for a loser like Santorum, sad news. But the good news is Romney gets all the delegates. The people of Pennsylvania kicked him out because he was not qualified. Santorum doesn't belong with the lot because hes not Presidential material. Also Rick did alot of damage to the GOP with his insanity.
- 11 votes
no one has ever become president with out Ohio votes in their pocket
And they also say that the candidate that won in South Carolina was 100% guaranteed to win the nomination. The only place where I see Gingrich going is to his house to have a cup of hot soup and nothing else.
This election is different because we have a cast of clowns running this time around, not real politicians.
Who knows who the winner is...As crazy as it may sound, it may be that lunatic Santorum
And they also say that the candidate that won in South Carolina was 100% guaranteed to win the nomination. The only place where I see Gingrich going is to his house to have a cup of hot soup and nothing else.
This election is different because we have a cast of clowns running this time around, not real politicians.
Who knows who the winner is...As crazy as it may sound, it may be that lunatic Santorum
- 7 votes
Just in: Santorum wins North Dakota while Romney wins Idaho. Alaska is quite literally Ron Paul's last frontier...
- 2 votes
I think Santorum should be the candidate for the Republican Party--the guy is more moderate than Romney...he seems to represent more of the "common folk" of the US. Romney is just out of touch and seems to have bought his way (literally) into the position--he has said the wrong things...no one is perfect, but I think a real good contender for Obama is Santorum (they are both products of struggling middle-class and have faced challenges), not M. Romney. If M. Romney is the Republican candidate-- I predict Obama will win.
- 2 votes
Ron Paul can win a state if and only if he support legalization of Hemp and Pot. Unfortunately, he won't, becuase he is not willing to be a true Libertarian.
- 1 vote
I think Santorum should be the candidate for the Republican Party--the guy is more moderate than Romney...he seems to represent more of the "common folk"
I said he represent all the folk that does not bother with learning about him, and believe whatever comes out of his mouth...Bad things always happen to other people, right? People think that they can vote for these morons and things will continue as always are...
And then the S***t hits the fan, and they find out that they do not have medicaid for granndpa's heart surgery, and they are going to sell the trailer -the double wide- and move with the cousins in one single trailer, with ma' and the other 6 relatives...
I said he represent all the folk that does not bother with learning about him, and believe whatever comes out of his mouth...Bad things always happen to other people, right? People think that they can vote for these morons and things will continue as always are...
And then the S***t hits the fan, and they find out that they do not have medicaid for granndpa's heart surgery, and they are going to sell the trailer -the double wide- and move with the cousins in one single trailer, with ma' and the other 6 relatives...
- 9 votes
obama spent an estimated 400,000,000 to win the democratic nomination for his run, he spent an additional 900,000,000 to win the election, It is estimated that he is prepared to spend 1,3 Billion for this run for the presidency so please save your whines, bitches and gripes about republicans spending to much for their run for offices- clean up the trash in your own backyard starting with that moron you elected to the presidency.
- 8 votes
we are more then willing to send obama back to his homeland or whatever muslim country needs one more @!$%# to serve as president whatever just to get his dumb ass out of the United states
- 4 votes
IRESPOND, that lunatic Santorum would destroy this Country, don't say that, its toxic.
Mr.Anon, that's sad news with North Dakota, l thought they were smart, to see this guy is a Phony.
Mr.Anon, that's sad news with North Dakota, l thought they were smart, to see this guy is a Phony.
- 3 votes
QUESTION:
Is "IRRESPOND" real? Simply appeared on the internet 2 days ago. Most likely what's going on here is an effort by the left to divide the right.
What's REALLY going on is that all those that want to once and for all see BIG GOVERNMENT away are simply passionately fighting for EXACTLY who is going to show Mr. BIG SPENDER OF OUR TAX MONEY OBAMA out the door!!!
Is "IRRESPOND" real? Simply appeared on the internet 2 days ago. Most likely what's going on here is an effort by the left to divide the right.
What's REALLY going on is that all those that want to once and for all see BIG GOVERNMENT away are simply passionately fighting for EXACTLY who is going to show Mr. BIG SPENDER OF OUR TAX MONEY OBAMA out the door!!!
- 1 vote
My brothers and sisters…. my friends…. my
fellow countrymen….. We stand here today as a nation during a very important
point in time. The decisions we make this year will either plant the seeds for
a brighter future in America, or plant the seeds for our eventual bankruptcy
and destruction as a country.
Our debt as a nation is already out
of control. It will affect our ability to take care of our parents as they age,
our children as they grow, and the dreams we have for our own pursuits of
happiness. This is something most every agrees
upon… at some point (in the near future) the debt this country has will
destroy us as a nation… as it is destroying countries in Europe today. Yet,
there is talk among all but one of the Presidential candidates, regarding the
acceptance and implementation of a new spending program which will easily
exceed 2 trillion dollars. This program has a name. It is called war with Iran.
Military action in Iran will lead
to war, for two reasons…1- Any retaliatory action Iran takes will be met with
equal action by the United States. This is escalation, which will lead to all
out war…2- Once there is an all out war, it will become necessary to institute
a change in the Iranian government. This will require occupation of Iran, as it
did for Iraq. Occupation is expensive and would require at least a decade or
more. By that time, we as a country will have gone bankrupt from the expense,
and we will have nothing to show for it.
We have, at this time, the power to
avoid this terrible future. We must rise above our pettiness and philosophical
disagreements on social issues to oppose the greater enemy who would destroy
us. We must use the power We The People have…..the power to VOTE….to elect as
our President a man who would lead our country away from this financial
Armageddon. There can be no other issue so important to the future of our
country right now than this.
I urge you all to support Dr. Ron
Paul as that leader.
Peace and Prosperity.
~A Fellow American~
fellow countrymen….. We stand here today as a nation during a very important
point in time. The decisions we make this year will either plant the seeds for
a brighter future in America, or plant the seeds for our eventual bankruptcy
and destruction as a country.
Our debt as a nation is already out
of control. It will affect our ability to take care of our parents as they age,
our children as they grow, and the dreams we have for our own pursuits of
happiness. This is something most every agrees
upon… at some point (in the near future) the debt this country has will
destroy us as a nation… as it is destroying countries in Europe today. Yet,
there is talk among all but one of the Presidential candidates, regarding the
acceptance and implementation of a new spending program which will easily
exceed 2 trillion dollars. This program has a name. It is called war with Iran.
Military action in Iran will lead
to war, for two reasons…1- Any retaliatory action Iran takes will be met with
equal action by the United States. This is escalation, which will lead to all
out war…2- Once there is an all out war, it will become necessary to institute
a change in the Iranian government. This will require occupation of Iran, as it
did for Iraq. Occupation is expensive and would require at least a decade or
more. By that time, we as a country will have gone bankrupt from the expense,
and we will have nothing to show for it.
We have, at this time, the power to
avoid this terrible future. We must rise above our pettiness and philosophical
disagreements on social issues to oppose the greater enemy who would destroy
us. We must use the power We The People have…..the power to VOTE….to elect as
our President a man who would lead our country away from this financial
Armageddon. There can be no other issue so important to the future of our
country right now than this.
I urge you all to support Dr. Ron
Paul as that leader.
Peace and Prosperity.
~A Fellow American~
- 3 votes
@Laura, I voted for Obama because 8 years of Republican tax cuts and wars took us from a surplus economy to giant deficits. In those 8 years, my job was erased by the recession. I had to take 3 much lower paying jobs to support myself. My reward, my tax adviser told me to quit one of them because the tax bracket it put me in erased more income than the job earned. Meanwhile the Republicans want more tax cuts for the richest people in America while the middle class is expected to lose their tax cut. I am in the middle class. I work harder than most anyone you will ever meet. I will not collect a dime of government money this year. Never have, never will. I do not suck the government teat. They devour my teats and give it all to the rich. I will vote for Obama again because the alternative is too scary to comprehend.
- 23 votes
Cadeyrn, I appreciate your passion and that of Dr. Paul. I completely agree with his and your position on Iran and its implications for our country. I will vote for President Obama but, I wish that Ron Paul had a much wider influence on foreign engagement than he does.
- 6 votes
Ternan- really? Are there still people dumb enough to continue this "Obama is a Muslim" bullcrap? Even the Republicans know that's a dead horse. Only the unwashed lunatics still cling to that ludicrous party line. You people are ridiculous. Also, Obama spent 700 million (McCain spent 200 million) not the idiotic number you made up in your crazy person bunker.
Yes, that is a lot of money. But I don't understand why people here are talking like he robbed a bank for god's sake. Romney spent 90 million in 2008 just to get to the point we are now. So far Obama has raised 151 million dollars. And every penny has come from individual donations. (
He's also only 1 mil in debt, as opposed to Romney's 17.5 million dollar debt. Fiscally responsible my liberal butt.
In answer to what someone said about how many people actually think Santorum should be pres- don't worry. It only looks like a lot. I've looked at the math and in every state holding a primary or a caucus, no more than 10% of the total voting-age population actually votes. So, for instance, in Vermont, there are only 435,000 or so total voters. Santorum won, as of right now, 10,230 of them. There are over 200 million voting-age people in this country. Just for a perspective. I've said this many times, but the people who show up for these things are the lunatic fringe and the people who just like to make sure they vote. And only Republicans can vote right now. But, hey, I am ALL for Santorum winning the nomination. I'm positively rooting for him.
Yes, that is a lot of money. But I don't understand why people here are talking like he robbed a bank for god's sake. Romney spent 90 million in 2008 just to get to the point we are now. So far Obama has raised 151 million dollars. And every penny has come from individual donations. (
He's also only 1 mil in debt, as opposed to Romney's 17.5 million dollar debt. Fiscally responsible my liberal butt.
In answer to what someone said about how many people actually think Santorum should be pres- don't worry. It only looks like a lot. I've looked at the math and in every state holding a primary or a caucus, no more than 10% of the total voting-age population actually votes. So, for instance, in Vermont, there are only 435,000 or so total voters. Santorum won, as of right now, 10,230 of them. There are over 200 million voting-age people in this country. Just for a perspective. I've said this many times, but the people who show up for these things are the lunatic fringe and the people who just like to make sure they vote. And only Republicans can vote right now. But, hey, I am ALL for Santorum winning the nomination. I'm positively rooting for him.
- 11 votes
Santorum might be a conservative, but hes a bible thumping religious extremists fool and he is "Weird", he preaches madness on our President and Women's rights. He doesn't represent American values and he would destroy our Country with his insanity.
- 14 votes
Khylira, I see the same figures you do in the primary voting and believe as you do about the type of voters who show up for primaries. (I would be one of them if there was a contested primary for the Democratic party.) I also agree that Rick Santorum would make an ideal Republican candidate from my point of view. However, I will argue against discounting him or Mitt Romney as I still have to look at how many people voted for Sarah Palin. That speaks volumes to me.
- 5 votes
Nerm, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!
- 2 votes
- Just drop out Santorum! Most Americans DO NOT want the Christian Taliban running the USA!!!
- Your cause is hopeless - there's no way to catch Romney in delegates!!!
- 6 votes
What the GOP should be talking about is the unfair trade with Japan and China that's destroying our Country, look what they are doing to Ohio & Michigan and a cross this Nation. They are slowly, quietly tightening the noose around our neck by crippling our ability to produce for ourselves. Tell Congress we need fair trade agreements. Our manufacturers can't compete under these conditions. The damage they are doing will be unrepairable. GOP Congress wake up.
- 5 votes
OK "Mittens" now please and finally show Mr. Big Spender of our tax dollars Obama OUT THE DOOR!!!
- 5 votes
And the three ring circus continues with Ron Paul holding a shovel and broom behind the elephants.
- 6 votes
"or there is some massive election-rigging scheme going on, to subtle and clever for anybody but you to see."
There is more than just person seeing It's not so much as rigging as it is being blacked out or not mentioned like the other candidates are.It almost like the media is pushing who they want to be the front runners and we are suppose to buy into it.
#1.78 - Wed Mar 7, 2012 1:16 AM ESTThere is more than just person seeing It's not so much as rigging as it is being blacked out or not mentioned like the other candidates are.It almost like the media is pushing who they want to be the front runners and we are suppose to buy into it.
Romney scores narrow Super Tuesday win in pivotal Ohio
Tue Mar 6, 2012Poor mixed up "Patriotic American". Not gonna work dude. Romney is gonna show our loser President the door!!! You KNOW (along with the other cowering extremists) that this Prez has failed on all points. Respect your "patrionism" but Obama has had his chance and spent our Nation into a less than AAA credit rating along with the Democrat held House and Senate thus only one of many reasons for losing one of those and the logic that Mr. Obama has had his chance and is done. The fight here isn't for who is going to run against Obama, it's a fight for who gets to take him out of office.
- 7 votes
This is so painful and dragged out.……..but lets face it, the White House several months ago predicted Romney will be the one they’ll face in November….. and thanks to the primaries, they've got plenty of ammunition and are ready to drag him through the sacrificial fire….hope he is up to it!
- 1 vote
Ron Paul gets his donations from average people, and military service men.LimeInfinity,
Yeah Ron Paul is the elitist. Damn him for wanting to end the wars, and get rid of the debt. What a tool
A lot of Ron Paul's donations, which he gladly keeps unless he is caught, come from hardcore racist and other neo-nazi groups.
Isolationism and its related tenets gave us World Wars I and II. See how that worked out? We cannot afford another. Paul's other empty rhetoric is just that--empty rhetoric. All of his promises are just as empty.
Yes, Dems, we must reelect Obama. We must have $10/gallon gasoline. We must have the prices of goods and services go up exponentially to cover the higher costs of transportation.
We must have carbon taxes charged to the utilities so that they can pass the costs on to us.
We must have a medical system that will become more broken than it already is with millions left uninsured that were supposed to have been insured by a flawed legislation that neither Obama nor the Dems had read beforehand, and which will raise our insurance premiums once fully taking affect.
Americans must be taxed for every mile that they drive. How else will we get this economy going? We must have change that makes more than one out of every two Americans sit at or below the Federal Poverty Level. Three years since Obama took office 1 out of 2 Americans now are at or below that level.
If the above and more is the kind change that you want for America, by all means vote for Obama because he has promised to do all this and more.
He has promised to end oil subsidies without telling the American people that these very subsidies keep gasoline from reaching $10/gallon.
He has tasked part of his administration with a feasibility study on how to tax Americans for every mile that they drive. This sneaky new taxation, if enacted, will raise the costs of just about everything to compensate.
He has promised to add carbon taxes to utilities. Ready for rising utility costs?
He has signed into law what has become affectionately known as Obamacare, which will be responsible for a lot of changes to the medical system that will be detrimental in numerous ways, and will add tax burdens to many, many households starting in 2013 and 2014. Millions who were promised to receive coverage still will remain uncovered under the new system. Don't believe it? Go and read that 2,700-page legislative monstrosity and see for yourselves!
Yeah! Obama for Americain 2012! Yeah, right... :)
We must have carbon taxes charged to the utilities so that they can pass the costs on to us.
We must have a medical system that will become more broken than it already is with millions left uninsured that were supposed to have been insured by a flawed legislation that neither Obama nor the Dems had read beforehand, and which will raise our insurance premiums once fully taking affect.
Americans must be taxed for every mile that they drive. How else will we get this economy going? We must have change that makes more than one out of every two Americans sit at or below the Federal Poverty Level. Three years since Obama took office 1 out of 2 Americans now are at or below that level.
If the above and more is the kind change that you want for America, by all means vote for Obama because he has promised to do all this and more.
He has promised to end oil subsidies without telling the American people that these very subsidies keep gasoline from reaching $10/gallon.
He has tasked part of his administration with a feasibility study on how to tax Americans for every mile that they drive. This sneaky new taxation, if enacted, will raise the costs of just about everything to compensate.
He has promised to add carbon taxes to utilities. Ready for rising utility costs?
He has signed into law what has become affectionately known as Obamacare, which will be responsible for a lot of changes to the medical system that will be detrimental in numerous ways, and will add tax burdens to many, many households starting in 2013 and 2014. Millions who were promised to receive coverage still will remain uncovered under the new system. Don't believe it? Go and read that 2,700-page legislative monstrosity and see for yourselves!
Yeah! Obama for Americain 2012! Yeah, right... :)
- 3 votes
Ron Paul is the most intellectual man in this race. He's the only politician,I am aware of, that defends the constituion so avidly (exception maybe Kucinich) When he is gone, he will be missed and you can say good bye to the rest of your rights and the potential for a truely free america, mark my words
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#1.85 - Wed Mar 7, 2012 3:24 AM ESTFinding love can be tough enough but finding a mate that's wealthy can even be harder.Would you need someone who can love you back??βlαckwhitеPlanet.c ^0^ m it’s where for men and women looking for interracial'ship for a fabulous lifestyle.It’s a nice place for black white sing'les, to interact with each other…no bounds or extremes in front of true love.There are housands of single members online and waiting for you。The GOP is no longer the party of family values or the military party. So what do they stand for? Obama/Biden took away military, family values, and conservative views on taxes and the deficit. Obama is more of a Republican than Romney.
The speech Ron Paul gave tonight in North Dakota was Lights Out!
If you have a candidate who you think has a better platform after hearing this speech, I will totally respect that
But Ron Paul isn't just saying this $h1t, he actually believes it.
I'm sure there are lots of people who feel differently, that's cool, but hey, give it a listen.
I think his ideas are good for everybody, across all party lines.
And everyones divisive party lines $h1t is bad anyways.
Geting divided is step one to getting conquered.
Anyways, whatever you think, it's a great speech as far as letting you know in plain english what platform Ron Paul is running on, what he believes in.
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/super-tuesday-ron-paul-speaks-north-dakota-15863607
If you have a candidate who you think has a better platform after hearing this speech, I will totally respect that
But Ron Paul isn't just saying this $h1t, he actually believes it.
I'm sure there are lots of people who feel differently, that's cool, but hey, give it a listen.
I think his ideas are good for everybody, across all party lines.
And everyones divisive party lines $h1t is bad anyways.
Geting divided is step one to getting conquered.
Anyways, whatever you think, it's a great speech as far as letting you know in plain english what platform Ron Paul is running on, what he believes in.
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/super-tuesday-ron-paul-speaks-north-dakota-15863607
- 1 vote
Ivan, that's because the Republicans are not trying to help the country as a whole, only their narrow band of rich friends. Lowering taxes on the wealthy ("job creators") or corporations WOULD work (unlike what liberals say) if we were not in a "demand-driven" recession.
However we ARE in a "demand-driven recession" (and many companies are filled with cash and have capital) and the Conservatives do not have the solution. Normally the "liberal" solution of giving more money to the little people would work in this situation, but their policies have also incurred so much government debt (on top of the debt that private citizens have) that things are saturated and the normal approach will not work either.
The economic situation will unfortunately take years to play out, and this is also with the specter of declining and much more expensive oil production by 2015 and a declining share of what IS being produced, due to competition from China and India for oil.
Google "Star Trek" and "Kobayashi Maru" for solutions, LOL.
#1.87 - Wed Mar 7, 2012 6:05 AM ESTHowever we ARE in a "demand-driven recession" (and many companies are filled with cash and have capital) and the Conservatives do not have the solution. Normally the "liberal" solution of giving more money to the little people would work in this situation, but their policies have also incurred so much government debt (on top of the debt that private citizens have) that things are saturated and the normal approach will not work either.
The economic situation will unfortunately take years to play out, and this is also with the specter of declining and much more expensive oil production by 2015 and a declining share of what IS being produced, due to competition from China and India for oil.
Google "Star Trek" and "Kobayashi Maru" for solutions, LOL.
Alil Common Sense, I totally agree with you. Wake up America, it will not be Good Morning America if you don't push for Ron Paul to be the candidate of any party. This man is truly an american, he believes in the constitution, not the bulls--- that Romney wants you to believe he believes in. Romney doesn't believe in America if he did he would have done much more before now to help americans instead he helped himself and his cronies. America, Wake up before it is too late to see a change. Ron Paul lays it all out in front of you, and all you have to do is say, "I will not be bought" and vote for Ron Paul. I say, "Ring the Bell in Two Thousand and Twelve, Ron Paul can overhaul". Stop before it is too late America, putting your thumbs in your mouths won't ease any pain that you will have if you don't vote for Ron Paul. You asked for and demanded change, you got change you didn't need or want, now you have a chance to put your vote where your mouths say it wants, vote for Ron Paul
- 1 vote
Amused...Ron Paul would not be invited to debates as a third party. Plain and simple.
At NO point did 76 year old Ron Paul expect to win. He probably doesn't even want to. At his age, his life expectancy is just 9 years as it is. Add to that the stress of the Preisdency (look at how badly it aged Clinton, Bush and Obama) and aul would have died in the White House.
This was ALWAYS about getting heard. Not about winning. If he wanted to win, then he has the WORST campaign staff in the world.
#1.89 - Wed Mar 7, 2012 6:41 AM ESTAt NO point did 76 year old Ron Paul expect to win. He probably doesn't even want to. At his age, his life expectancy is just 9 years as it is. Add to that the stress of the Preisdency (look at how badly it aged Clinton, Bush and Obama) and aul would have died in the White House.
This was ALWAYS about getting heard. Not about winning. If he wanted to win, then he has the WORST campaign staff in the world.
Ternan
we are more then willing to send obama back to his homeland or whatever muslim country needs one more @!$%# to serve as president whatever just to get his dumb ass out of the United states
Nice. Maybe the Republican candidates can use that catchy line in one of their campaign ads. I am sure the base will love it.
#1.90 - Wed Mar 7, 2012 7:16 AM ESTwe are more then willing to send obama back to his homeland or whatever muslim country needs one more @!$%# to serve as president whatever just to get his dumb ass out of the United states
Nice. Maybe the Republican candidates can use that catchy line in one of their campaign ads. I am sure the base will love it.
"They are decimating each other ... independent voters are fleeing him," Obama campaign adviser David Axelrod said Tuesday night on NBC in regard to Romney and the GOP campaign. "I feel good about how things have evolved in the last six months."...and that, my friends is the real story of Super Tuesday.
OBAMA/BIDEN 2012
- 3 votes
A lot of Ron Paul's donations, which he gladly keeps unless he is caught, come from hardcore racist and other neo-nazi groups.You mean, from those groups that want to ENFORCE immigration laws?? What you're spewing is utter krap.
Isolationism and its related tenets gave us World Wars I and II. See how that worked out? We cannot afford another.Yeah? How did Vietnam and Iraq work out there, dcpyle?
Hey- How's Afghanistan working out, sporty- eh???????????? Pfffffffffffft.
- 2 votes
Dman - The media is pretty much ignoring paul, it is easier for them to run with the gaffes of the other contenders.American-2051576 - I've seen him in the media constantly, and until Rick Santorum won a few primary events, Ron Paul got much more coverage than did the former Pennsylvania Congressman.
You have to actually win something to increase your coverage. Ron Paul may have some interesting ideas [and some frightening ones], but until he can demonstrate the ability to actually win a primary election, he is just slightly more interesting than somebody spouting opinions about "the government" in some bar, or on some street corner.
You can't just blame the media. Ron Paul has been covered in the media as much as he has deserved to be. His message, or perhaps his charisma, just does not resonate with most voters.
Baring a series of plane crashes [or other mishaps] involving Romney, Gingrich and Santorum, he will not be on the ticket come November.
Great. The Republican party is one step closer to sending an idiot to lose an election, and the Democratic party is one step closer to sending an idiot to win the election. The Republicans have no idea what they are doing, which is terrible and truly shouldn't be in office. The Democrats have plenty of bad ideas, and want to spend other people's money. Then borrow and spend some more. Then blame rich people for years of poor decisions from everyone (even rich people). Pointing fingers isn't leadership. Doing nothing in an attempt to make a party look bad isn't leadership.
We are in a no win situation, and it stinks.
#1.94 - Wed Mar 7, 2012 8:23 AM ESTWe are in a no win situation, and it stinks.
Great. The Republicans are one step closer to an idiot losing an election. While the Democrats are one step closer to having an idiot with the election. The Republicans have no ideas and no direction, just horrible for anyone wanting to take office. The Democrats have bad ideas, and tie that into spending even more of your money. Then borrowing money, and spending some more. Finger point isn't leadership, and sitting on your hands, especially in an effort to make another party look bad, isn't leadership as well.
Both parties are pathetic, and no one should vote for either, until they get their act together.
A little pet peeve - the current administration has just passed a bill forcing insurance companies to provide free birth control (i.e. we are paying for it to happen). Yet at the same time the IRS, which collects the revenue for the US, is so full of holes and can't get itself operating efficiently, properly or with any real accountability failing to collect billions if not trillions of dollars because of it. Yet the government is spending its time and our money on such things when bigger problems need fixing.
Both parties are pathetic, and no one should vote for either, until they get their act together.
A little pet peeve - the current administration has just passed a bill forcing insurance companies to provide free birth control (i.e. we are paying for it to happen). Yet at the same time the IRS, which collects the revenue for the US, is so full of holes and can't get itself operating efficiently, properly or with any real accountability failing to collect billions if not trillions of dollars because of it. Yet the government is spending its time and our money on such things when bigger problems need fixing.
- 2 votes
ugh, what an out of touch rich ashole. does he really think normal americans will vote him in? what a waste of money, he should just save it all and retire in hawaii while he still has some dignity.. what a bunch of dummies voting for him.
Romney is the hero! he is going to save us! he will make it easier for corporations to make money!! this is great for us people!! the rich will get richer!! yay!! lets vote for that!! lets vote for that!!
power to the people
#1.96 - Wed Mar 7, 2012 9:39 AM ESTRomney is the hero! he is going to save us! he will make it easier for corporations to make money!! this is great for us people!! the rich will get richer!! yay!! lets vote for that!! lets vote for that!!
power to the people
John 737278
Post #1.20
Exit polling and calling and talking with leaders within the party precincts to find out how their constituents are voting.
#1.97 - Wed Mar 7, 2012 9:52 AM ESTPost #1.20
Exit polling and calling and talking with leaders within the party precincts to find out how their constituents are voting.
It truly blows my mind that people in this country still think the President is a muslim. Honestly, I am more frightened of some of the "christians" that don't seem to have compassion for their fellow men and women. That is another thing. Romney and Santorum, neither one had the balls to denounce Rush Limbaugh for his tyrade on an innocent woman, speaking her mind about the need for women to have better healthcare. Double standard...viagra is ok? But birth control pills, that help with many female issues deserves an attack??? By a man that was caught with prescription drugs that weren't his? Viagra? Neither Romney or Santorum have a clue what it is like to struggle, daily from pay check to pay check and I don't get any kind of welfare. I work full time and I am still struggling. Congress has done everything they can to shoot down anything the President has tried to do, even shooting down things that the republicans were supporting, just to make him look bad. Sick stuff people. I read a comment yesterday where someone actually used the "n" word on here. I am telling you, I am frightened of the mentality of a lot of the people in this country.
#1.98 - Wed Mar 7, 2012 11:28 AM EST
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