Neither Hillary Clinton nor Barack Obama gained much of an advantage Tuesday night, with Clinton narrowly edging Obama in delegates, 584-569, according to Associated Press. But on the GOP side, John McCain was the big winner, capturing the big, winner-take-all states and most of the delegates. Mike Huckabee also did very well, winning several Southern states and placing a close second in others. He’s unlikely to win the GOP nomination, but he certainly positioned himself as a possible vice presidential pick. Though Mitt Romney won several states, he was the big loser of the night, particularly given the amount of money he spent campaigning in California.
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Looks like the old fart is the Republicans’ choice!
Time for a third part run. How about Romney-Brownback?
Oh yeah. Romney-Brownback. Bring it!
Damn, and of course I posted my post game analysis on the open thread just before they opened these two new threads. Oh well.
Romney-Brownback would be a helluva ticket!
I heard late last night that Romney has canceled his scheduled Kansas appearance.
Romney just needs to remind everyone of McCain’s membership in the Keating 5, how he cost millions of senior citizens their entire life savings, and how he cost the U.S. taxpayer more than $125 billion in bailout money when he had the power to stop it. Oh yeah…How much in campaign contributions did he take from those Savings and Loans? And only after he accepted millions in contributions from Savings and Loans and was caught red-handed providing “favors” did he decide to support campaign contribution reforms?
Don’t know about Gov. Romney canceling his scheduled Kansas appearance, kfg, but last night (later in the night) the talking heads were discussing a big meeting called by Romney to meet with his senior advisors which was being billed by someone as a meeting during which serious discussions were to be had. Not jumping the gun here, but if true, this would indicate to me that there is a real potential of his abandoning the race OR a shift in concentration for the future. Wonder if the Romney family is starting to become tired of writing checks?
Don’t worry Amy – I’m sure the voters will be reminded about that … this fall!
McCain V Clinton and or Obama.
We’re Dem’ed if do, and Dem’ed if we don’t
Heckler,
Glad to see you see the same thing I do: the White House goes D, and Rush gets to bitch from the sidelines for another 8 years, which is what he really wants, anyway.
No surprise that I think the Rude Pundit gets it right:
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“2/06/2008
In Brief: Obama Won:
Even before the latest presumptive count of states and delegates came in, it was pretty damn clear that Barack Obama won last night. It wasn’t even close, despite the close numbers. Remember: just a month ago, Clinton was up by ten to twenty points nationally. For last night to have been anything less than a Clinton blow-out means she lost. For her to have to keep fighting at this point means she lost. And for it to have been, more or less, a tie (with Obama winning slightly more delegates and lots more states), well, that means Clinton lost big time.
Sure, we could go over figures and demographics, and others will, but, at the end of the day, Obama was not supposed to be this strong at this point. Political campaigns are built on narratives. There is a simple story that needs to connect with the voters. Obama’s narrative has more or less stayed on track since his campaign started. Clinton’s has veered this way and that way, like some exquisite corpse constructed at Bedlam. It was supposed to be easy for her: presumptive leader leads into the convention. Now that she has had to change her narrative time and again means she is losing. And Obama is winning.
And the rudest thing that this blog can say today is this: Clinton needs to think of a classy exit strategy before this election not only rips apart the party for now, and for the future. More on that later.
(Good liberal caveat: Unlike the nutzoid Republicans who are flipping out over McCain, if Clinton does manage to become the nominee, this blog will support her like control top panty hose. Besides, either way, beating up on McCain’s gonna be fun.)”
http://rudepundit.blogspot.com/
Yes VT. It was in that context that Romney was said to be not going to Kansas. I think he believes it is more important to have these “frank discussions” than to pander for the few delegates Kansas sends to the convention.
I agree.
It’s over for the ‘Pukes.
They made their decision–it’s McCain.
The punditocracy is still trying to make it a race.
They picked an old geezer who already ran for and lost the White House seat like twice before.
Here’s their motto: “Repukes, representing rich, old white men since Hoover . . . “
heh CF. And of course, in the interest of full disclosure, the Rude One is NOT supporting Clinton. He IS supporting obama. And, for once, I must say I dont share His Rudness’ views.
But I thought the post about “how would Jesus vote” is one of his best EVER!!! If you are going to be offended by graphic rudeness, dont click. And dont say I didnt tell ya so. But for a good laugh at the RR, read and laugh ’till ya cry.
http://www.rudepundit.blogspot.com/
And did I mention that the rude pundit is a white man? Hehehehheheheheheheeheheh!
I can live with whoever gets elected. America deserves what America wants.
It’s funny when Rush is hoping for a GOP loss if the nominee is Mccain just so the republicans are not blaimed for everything negative that he thinks will happen under his watch. That’s pretty dumb but predictable.
It will be a miracle if the GOP wins this year. Politics are cyclical.
ksfarmgrrl,
Yeah, fair enough on Obama vs. Clinton. Let’s just say I tried caucusing for Edwards last night and had, like, four takers (mrcontroversy among them, btw), so I reluctantly threw support to Obama. Obama vs. Clinton, for me, was ‘tastes great vs. less filling,’ although others have reasons for holding the views they hold, which I respect.
However, as his Rudeness so eloquently puts it, the eventual nominee will enjoy my UNQUALIFIED support. I can’t WAIT to use Bush’s attack talking points against the intemperate McCain.
Heckler
Posted February 6, 2008 at 12:03 pm | Permalink
McCain V Clinton and or Obama.
We’re Dem’ed if do, and Dem’ed if we don’t
LMFAO – Spot on brother.
Isn’t it cute that the Republicans want to replace a retard with someone who is senile.
Respect back at ya CF. I think obama has made it VERY clear that he doesnt WANT my vote, so I’ll oblige. I’d like to support anyone other than the republican nominee. But hey, if obama doesnt WANT my vote, who am I to argue? :)
Even though I support Hillary, I’m sorry Edwards dropped out. I did like his anti-corporate message. And Rage may be right about the Edwards supporters keeping their powder dry. He’s been looking better and better since he left. I sure as hell cant explain THAT!
kfg, a reverse of the Fred Thompson looked better before he entered the race?
I think so VT. I’m ashamed I gave Edwards so little consideration when he was in the race. I shoulda trusted Rage and Mr. Controversy.
Paul – “I think the delegate spread, between Romney and McCain, will be less than 100 Delegates, on Wednesday morning.”
Let’s see now … McCain 720; Romney 256. That sure looks like a bit more than 100 to me!
;)
We should keep in mind that Romney and Huckabee would have a much larger number of delegates if the Republicans allowed proportional-vote allotment of delegates, like the Dems. McCain is running away from his rivals due to a specific system, which does not reflect Republican voters’ actual support for him. For example, Huckabee virtually tied McCain in Missouri, but the delegate apportionment denies this salient fact.
Obama’s support is strengthening as Clinton’s is weakening. He’s got major mo, she doesn’t. The NYT has reported that they are going to present her now as “the underdog”. Isn’t that nice propaganda for somebody who viewed herself 6 months ago to be the slam-dunk nominee? She and her crew deluded themselves that Super Tuesday would seal her bid.
The Dems need Obama. He hasn’t alienated tens of millions of Americans who will never vote for Clinton. He has proven he appeals more than Clinton to white males, and is catching up with white females. He has inspired young people to turn out for the first time in their lives. Democrat primary and caucus turnout has greatly exceeded Republican turnout, which Obama is responsible for. He’s going to be much stronger in the “battleground” states that can go either way in November.
I feel good. Not only did Obama do well but McCain is doing spectacular! I think that FINALLY we are seeing the end of conservatives! The Republican Party is moving from being the party of Reagan back to being the party of Rockefeller. This is worth celebrating!
A word of warning, considering the concept of the “Noble lie” and reverse thought process. Could it be that making Mc Cain appear to be the Anti-Neo-con candidate is a ploy?
Huh?
NO Republicans here backing there front runner?
I’m off to the Romney thread. Talk radio has been dissing McCain and shilling Romney. Maybe I will find the con posters there.