Random Super Tuesday and other Political thoughts
Not sure what the media is looking at, but the Democrat elections on Super Tuesday turn out to be a wash. If you listen to the media today, would think Obama walked away with everything. This one has a long ways to go and is either’s nominations to win.
On that note, Obama will have a good next 10 days with caucuses and primaries that are very favorable to him. But this race will come down to who can come up big in Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania.
For all the whining the democrats did in 2000 about disenfranchised voters, they are doing the same things to members of their own party. First they take away the delegates from Florida and Michigan because they decided to move their primaries before Super Tuesday. So its only 48 states that are nominating the Democrat Nominee for President, yeah that sounds far. Then on top of that about 40% are “Super Delegates” these are elected officials and higher ups in the party. So these peoples votes count a whole lot more then the average voter. For a party that likes to claim to be the party of the people, they sure know how not make them count.
If the Super Delegates are the deciding factor at the Democrat Convention, I see it making things ugly. If Obama has more Delegates, but not enough to win, and the Super Delegates go with Clinton, that will be the downfall and be the cause of the Democrats losing in the general election. This will turn off a large number of people and turn them off to voting in November.
Why is Clinton/Obama a “Dream Ticket” Who’s dream is that? Seems to be CNN’s. But CNN has no favorites?
In that note, why would Obama decide to be VP? I don’t think that is smart move politically. First he would be hidden for 4 or 8 years, losing any power or sway he might have now. This would also put him under the Clinton umbrella, something he prides himself on not being under.
On the Republican side, I am very pleased with the outcome, but I am sure anyone who has read this before could figure that out. John McCain did very well, and looks to be on his way to the nomination.
I am sure this will not shut up the talk radio guys who keep blasting McCain, I am sure they will continue on their mean spirited attacks. Of course these are the same people that would rather lose so they can sit on the radio 3 hours a day and spew there hatred towards anyone who does not walk in lock step with them. The more and more McCain wins, the more it proves that they might had a ton of listeners but no very little influence over them.
Don’t be surprised to see Mitt Romney drop out after next Tuesday if he loses big in Virginia, which is a good possibility since it is open to independents.
I can honestly say I was surprised on how well Mike Huckabee did, with very little money and little media exposure he is keeping in the race with a strong southern strategy. He wont win the nomination but he will get something out of it. Many are saying maybe a VP slot, but I don’t see that, but I could see a Cabinet coming out of it. The same can be said for Rudy Giuliani, I could see him getting Attorney General out of this.
On that note, Obama will have a good next 10 days with caucuses and primaries that are very favorable to him. But this race will come down to who can come up big in Ohio, Texas and Pennsylvania.
For all the whining the democrats did in 2000 about disenfranchised voters, they are doing the same things to members of their own party. First they take away the delegates from Florida and Michigan because they decided to move their primaries before Super Tuesday. So its only 48 states that are nominating the Democrat Nominee for President, yeah that sounds far. Then on top of that about 40% are “Super Delegates” these are elected officials and higher ups in the party. So these peoples votes count a whole lot more then the average voter. For a party that likes to claim to be the party of the people, they sure know how not make them count.
If the Super Delegates are the deciding factor at the Democrat Convention, I see it making things ugly. If Obama has more Delegates, but not enough to win, and the Super Delegates go with Clinton, that will be the downfall and be the cause of the Democrats losing in the general election. This will turn off a large number of people and turn them off to voting in November.
Why is Clinton/Obama a “Dream Ticket” Who’s dream is that? Seems to be CNN’s. But CNN has no favorites?
In that note, why would Obama decide to be VP? I don’t think that is smart move politically. First he would be hidden for 4 or 8 years, losing any power or sway he might have now. This would also put him under the Clinton umbrella, something he prides himself on not being under.
On the Republican side, I am very pleased with the outcome, but I am sure anyone who has read this before could figure that out. John McCain did very well, and looks to be on his way to the nomination.
I am sure this will not shut up the talk radio guys who keep blasting McCain, I am sure they will continue on their mean spirited attacks. Of course these are the same people that would rather lose so they can sit on the radio 3 hours a day and spew there hatred towards anyone who does not walk in lock step with them. The more and more McCain wins, the more it proves that they might had a ton of listeners but no very little influence over them.
Don’t be surprised to see Mitt Romney drop out after next Tuesday if he loses big in Virginia, which is a good possibility since it is open to independents.
I can honestly say I was surprised on how well Mike Huckabee did, with very little money and little media exposure he is keeping in the race with a strong southern strategy. He wont win the nomination but he will get something out of it. Many are saying maybe a VP slot, but I don’t see that, but I could see a Cabinet coming out of it. The same can be said for Rudy Giuliani, I could see him getting Attorney General out of this.
posted by Qman16 at 9:09 PM
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