HillBuzz Open Thread: Wednesday February 29th, 2012
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Kevin has been dealing with some computer problems lately, so I’ll be posting the open threads until he’s back. He may be needing to buy a new machine. But rest assured, he is working on some fun and exciting initiatives that I’m sure he’ll reveal to all of us soon!
So Mitt Romney pulled out a victory in Michigan and Arizona last night. The current delegate count is:
- Romney: 163
- Santorum: 83
- Gingrich: 32
- Paul: 19
Hunstman also technically has 2 delegates if anyone cares.
Up next is a Caucus in Washington State on March 3rd, and then Super Tuesday on the 6th.
Super Tuesday should be interesting. The two biggest wins – Georgia and Ohio – are currently trending heavily in favor of Gingrich and Santorum, respectively. That was yesterday’s polling, before Romney won Michigan and Arizona, but Romney trailed by 10+ in both states. Tennessee also has a lot of delegates up for grabs, and Santorum currently leads that state by around 20 points. Oklahoma is also trending pretty solidly in Santorum’s favor at the moment.
I have no idea about Newt’s plans, but Super Tuesday is going to be a big loss for Gingrich unless he is able to make a serious turnaround in the next week. As of right now, it looks like the GOP nomination is shaping up to be a two man race between Romney – who will probably come out of Super Tuesday with a slight edge overall – and Santorum, who is currently positioned to have a big night come March 6th.
Of course, the political winds blow hard and change quickly. What do you all think?
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Ever since I read blogs from Rick Santorum’s home state as to why he lost his reelection bid, I have not believed him to be a conservative. The ads we received in the mail two days straight from Mitt against Santorum were very effective because Mitt used Rick’s voting record against him. Can I choose NON OF THE ABOVE??
“None of the Above” is a sentiment among so many of us, I think. However, at the end of the day, “Anyone but Obama” will ultimately be the rallying cry (I hope!)
Political cartoonist Gary Varvel sums up well here for me: http://blogs.indystar.com/varvelblog/2012/02/28/help/
Newt talks to Matt Lauer — the path to the nomination: yesterday, Feb 28th. http://conservatives4newt.blogspot.com/2012/02/newt-calls-out-matt-lauer-for-quoting.html
This election is about the big questions. Winning the nomination and winning the presidency are the BEGINNING for Newt.
Newt already has a plan for how to restore the economy and get us to $2.50 or lower gas per gallon. Also, get rid of some 40% of Obama’s government, repeals signed into law ON THE FIRST DAY.
WE THE PEOPLE going to run a Team campaign so that everyone who is elected and everyone who voted will know EXACTLY what we’re going to do to restore our prosperity and our freedoms and Constitutional government.
To understand the PLAN for victory for the American People, watch ’2012: VICTORY OR DEATH,” Newt’s 2009 speech:
Just start with Part 1, which is only 8:22 minutes long.
Find out for yourself. Think for yourself.
http://kitmantv.blogspot.com/2009/11/part-ii-part-iii-part-iv.html
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I really want to be open-minded. And I will support him if he is the nominee (an ABO Republican here). But there’s nothing about Rick Santorum that trips my trigger. I agree with him on many (most?) social issues, but I don’t like that being out there front and center. Perhaps the media are doing that and I’m believing them too much.
Romney? Needs to connect with normal people. For example, there is nothing wrong with owning a Caddie. Indeed there is nothing wrong with owning two Caddies and several other cars. Just don’t say it. Rather, say you own American-made vehicles and give AN example or TWO at most. It isn’t hiding anything; it is being tactful.
Newt? I like his ideas. He needs to go to the gym. And be sure he keeps his pants zipped unless he’s with his wife and they are alone together.
Please watch this speech that Newt gave a few days ago. His part starts around the 21 minute point. This has to be one of the most inspiring speeches I have heard. I truly hope Sarah Palin endorses Newt and he becomes our candidate.
http://electad.com/videos/newt-gingrich-at-first-redeemer-church-in-cumming-georgia-february-26-2012/
ABO – West 2012
Santorum is not electable – he is being helped by (Obama sponsored) primary cross-over Dems to throw Repub into chaos,.
Romney would appoint Palin to a cabinet position – Newt would not
Romney gets woman vote, Newt will not