See other (s)Elections Articles
Title: Romney wins in Nevada caucuses
Source:
[None]
URL Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22739349/
Published: Jan 19, 2008
Author: not stated
Post Date: 2008-01-19 13:43:22 by christine
Keywords: None
Views: 2081
Comments: 150
WASHINGTON - Republican Mitt Romney won Nevada's caucuses Saturday while John McCain and Mike Huckabee dueled in the South Carolina primary, a campaign doubleheader likely to winnow the crowded field of presidential rivals. Democrats shared the stage in Nevada, where Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama vied for a caucus victory and the campaign momentum that goes with it. Romney's western victory marked two straight successes, coming after a win in the Michigan primary earlier in the week that revived his campaign. Alone among the Republican contenders, Rep. Ron Paul of Texas aired television ads in Nevada, and the libertarian-leaning Texan looked for his best showing of the campaign season. Nevada offered more delegates but far less appeal to the Republican candidates than South Carolina, a primary that has gone to the party's eventual nominee every four years since 1980. That made it a magnet for former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson, who staked his candidacy on a strong showing, as well as for Romney, McCain, the Arizona senator; and Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas. Weather troubles and the polls Polls in South Carolina opened Saturday at 7 a.m. with many areas seeing rain coming down. A poll manager in Mount Pleasant said it would be difficult to predict what the inclement weather would do to voter turnout. In the northern reaches of the state up to three inches of snow was forecast, which threatened to slow the region to a crawl. "My friends, these are challenging times," John McCain told supporters Friday while aboard a World War II aircraft carrier in Charleston's harbor. He was referring to the slumping economy, but he could have been talking about the intensity and the expense of the neck-and-neck fight for the GOP nomination. To the East, Republicans battled for delegates in South Carolina, home of 6.6 percent unemployment in December after the largest one-month increase in nearly 20 years. Political viability was at stake for McCain, Mike Huckabee and Fred Thompson; Mitt Romney, meanwhile, lowered expectations for his prospects in the Palmetto State by moving on to Nevada. To the West, candidates of both parties braced for caucuses in Nevada that for Democrats have been mired in legal disputes and exchanges about race. The uncertainty stemmed in large part from earlier-than-usual voting in the nation's fastest-growing state.
Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest
Comments (1-105) not displayed.
.
.
.
#106. To: Jethro Tull (#103)
if nothing else, it's a joke watching the media make fools of themselves. ;)
Check out strechedmind's replies at http://libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=213621, he was there in NV
"You can not save the Constitution by destroying it."
www.ronpaulwarroom.com/? http://">www.ronpaulwarroom.com/?have a sense of humor.
#107. To: hammerdown, ALL (#106)
#108. To: hammerdown, FOH, christine, all (#104)
NV GOP Caucus Complaints Emerge
By adap2k | January 19, 2008
GOP Caucus Complaints Emerge
One election observer with the League of Women Voters said she saw organizers at a Carson City location call off the registration process after about 1,000 participants arrived. Her account has not been confirmed, but Nancy Scott said they simply skipped the registration because it would have taken too long and went ahead with the caucus meeting, trusting the everyone was registered. www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/13 919082.html
#109. To: hammerdown (#106)
I loath the despicable SOBs. Yes, anything that makes them gag is good.
#110. To: Itisa1mosttoolate, all (#107)
www.ronpaulwarroom.com/?p=2204 Ron Paul Wins NJ Straw Poll By Gene Louis | January 19, 2008 Dr. Paul got 126 votes, making him the winner of the NJ straw poll today. Rudy Giuliani is supposed to be strong in NJ, but he only got 11 votes. Here is the press release:
#111. To: hammerdown, all (#104)
County Results Below are county-by-county results for the 2008 Nevada Republican Caucus. Please refresh your page to see updated results.
#112. To: hammerdown, christine, FOH, Original_Intent, FormerLurker, all (#104)
www.ronpaulwarroom.com/? p=2203#comment-10256
# DCliftonReno Says:
January 19th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
I went to a caucaus in Washoe this morning and we had at least 4 out of 13 delegates in our precinct for Ron Paul. I heard the entrance/exit polls were going 2 to 1 RonPaul over McCain. But in the county polls…they currently show McCain ahead of Paul with about 60% of the vote in….very strange indeed.
Here’s the county link: http://www.nvgopcaucus.com/county
#113. To: Sparker (#13)
When you see him face to face, ask him if Commander Walter Wilber was a friend of his.
#114. To: Itisa1mosttoolate, ALL (#107)
www.ronpaulwarroom.com/?p=2199 FAUX NEWS DOES IT AGAIN!!! By DCliftonReno | January 19, 2008 Check out the SCREEN SHOT from the broadcast. For those 2 or 3 of you left out there who might believe that Fox News is “fair”…I returned from my caucus this morning, turned on the news and results were pouring in. Romney had been declared the winner, and the Fox Bimbo skirt announced, “behind Romney was….pause….pause…John McCain with….followed by…..Mike Huckabee.” The 3 Amigos were displayed on the screen. Only problem was…that Ron Paul was showing on the tally bar below as being in SECOND PLACE with more votes than either McCain or Huckabee. They just can’t bring themselves to mention his name! Outrageous!!! D in Reno Fair and Balanced? You be the judge… people.ronpaul2008.com/ca.../01/19/fair-and-balanced/ 
#115. To: TwentyTwelve (#111)
Nye Giuliani 10 3% Total 313 100%
Huckabee 66 21%
Hunter 7 2%
McCain 52 17%
Paul 81 26%
Romney 85 27%
Thompson 12 4%
Live free or die.
#116. To: iconoclast, christine, FOH (#100)
Nevada Update 3 minutes ago County Results 97% Reporting 1. Romney 22,220 52% 18 Delegates 2. Paul 5,681 13% 4 Delegates 3. McCain 5,535 13% 4 Delegates 4. Huckabee 3,450 8% 2 Delegates 5. Thompson 3,333 8% 2 Delegates 6. Giuliani 1,878 4% 1 Delegate 7. Hunter 877 2% 8. Tancredo - 0%
#117. To: TwentyTwelve (#116)
Thank you for the running updates here.
Join the Ron Paul Revolution
Freedom*Peace*Prosperity
#118. To: lodwick (#117)
You are quite welcome.
Thank you for the running updates here.
#119. To: All (#100)
OUTRAGEOUS! MSNBC now showing only top two (McLame).
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
#120. To: lodwick (#117)
Nevada Update 2 minutes ago County Results 98% Reporting 1. Romney 22,313 52% 18 Delegates 2. Paul 5,742 13% 4 Delegates 3. McCain 5,558 13% 4 Delegates 4. Huckabee 3,500 8% 2 Delegates 5. Thompson 3,475 8% 2 Delegates 6. Giuliani 1,884 4% 1 Delegate 7. Hunter 879 2% 8. Tancredo - 0%
#121. To: iconoclast (#119)
cnn says Hunter dropped out. pmlol!
#122. To: hammerdown (#121)
www.ronpaulwarroom.com/?p=2213 Report from Ron Paul Headquarters in Reno, NV By kolanos | January 19, 2008 I volunteered for the Ron Paul Campaign at the Reno Headquarters this morning, providing voters with precinct information by phone and recording polling data as it was reported by election monitors, and I have a few brief things to report. 1. The Reno headquarters were alerted by the Las Vegas branch that Mitt Romney’s campaign was providing the Ron Paul precinct hotline number out to Romney voters. So not only were the Ron Paul hotline lines being clogged up by Romney voters, many Ron Paul volunteers unwittingly assisted Romney voters determine their correct precinct numbers. Clearly one of many “dirty tricks” going around NV today. So if any Nevada Ron Paul supporters were wondering why they couldn’t get through on the hotline, that is likely the reason. 2. I received numerous reports (I personally received 8, however I was aware of z dozen seperate precinct cases) from precincts in Washoe county of votes being counted in private rooms, vote count information being sealed in envelopes and not being provided for review by election monitors, as well as cases where votes were counted in a seperate room with a glass window seperating the counters from the election monitors. Additionally, comparing the polling reported numbers from Washoe in comparison with other counties, there was a signifigant drop off in votes for Paul in Washoe. Of course these could be isolated incidents, but the fact that all these reported cases came from Washoe, and none from Clark county (that I’m aware of) leaves me to believe there is something fishy going on in regards to the count in Washoe. 3. I also received reports of disabled people being barred from participating in the caucus. I received half a dozen reports of handicapped parking spaces at school precinct locations being gated off, as well as wheelchair ramps being blocked. I was also notified of one case where a woman in a wheelchair was able to get up 16 flights of stairs with assistance from a friend only to be turned away at the door because there “wasn’t any room for a wheelchair”. Blocking off handicapped parking spots and wheelchair ramps would violate building codes, and I hope these incidents will be looked into.
#123. To: TwentyTwelve (#122)
vote early... and often.
#124. To: hammerdown (#121)
He hardly dropped in. He's a likable guy but I'd live in fear that he'd declare war on Canada, for crysakes.
cnn says Hunter dropped out. pmlol!
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
#125. To: TwentyTwelve (#120)
Update 2 minutes ago County Results 98% Reporting 1. Romney 22,313 52% 18 Delegates 2. Paul 5,742 13% 4 Delegates 3. McCain 5,558 13% 4 Delegates Hurray! MSNBC now says RP wins the silver.
Nevada
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
#126. To: iconoclast (#125)
SC prefers McCain, the Huckster, Romney and Thompson. Idiots.
Ron Paul for President - Join a Ron Paul Meetup group today!
The Revolution will not be televised!
#127. To: hammerdown (#123)
Just a thought ... but why can't we have driver licences (and personal ID's that many states also provide) with picture ID?
vote early... and often.
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
#128. To: robin (#126)
Legend/myth says McLame will be the Plutocrat nominee. Not that I give a shit ... I wouldn't pull the R lever unless RP or JC headed the ticket.
SC prefers McCain, the Huckster, Romney and Thompson. Idiots.
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
#129. To: iconoclast (#128)
I'm sure he's earned it, fulsome traitor.
Legend/myth says McLame will be the Plutocrat nominee.
Ron Paul for President - Join a Ron Paul Meetup group today!
The Revolution will not be televised!
#130. To: TwentyTwelve (#102)
Gimme a sec .. I'll do the old Buckley trick ... I'll flop open the phonebook and blindly point to a better nominee.
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
#131. To: hammerdown (#123)
Nevada Update 25 minutes ago County Results 99% Reporting 1. Romney 22,629 51% 18 Delegates 2. Paul 6,077 14% 4 Delegates 3. McCain 5,641 13% 4 Delegates 4. Huckabee 3,607 8% 2 Delegates 5. Thompson 3,518 8% 2 Delegates 6. Giuliani 1,907 4% 1 Delegate 7. Hunter 890 2% 8. Tancredo - 0%
#132. To: TwentyTwelve (#131)
This is nice, but I was really hoping RP would win one.
#133. To: TwentyTwelve (#122)
2. I received numerous reports (I personally received 8, however I was aware of z dozen seperate precinct cases) from precincts in Washoe county of votes being counted in private rooms, vote count information being sealed in envelopes and not being provided for review by election monitors, as well as cases where votes were counted in a seperate room with a glass window seperating the counters from the election monitors. Additionally, comparing the polling reported numbers from Washoe in comparison with other counties, there was a signifigant drop off in votes for Paul in Washoe. Of course these could be isolated incidents, but the fact that all these reported cases came from Washoe, and none from Clark county (that I’m aware of) leaves me to believe there is something fishy going on in regards to the count in Washoe. 3. I also received reports of disabled people being barred from participating in the caucus. I received half a dozen reports of handicapped parking spaces at school precinct locations being gated off, as well as wheelchair ramps being blocked. I was also notified of one case where a woman in a wheelchair was able to get up 16 flights of stairs with assistance from a friend only to be turned away at the door because there “wasn’t any room for a wheelchair”. Blocking off handicapped parking spots and wheelchair ramps would violate building codes, and I hope these incidents will be looked into. Beyond sickening. Totally obscene.
1. The Reno headquarters were alerted by the Las Vegas branch that Mitt Romney’s campaign was providing the Ron Paul precinct hotline number out to Romney voters. So not only were the Ron Paul hotline lines being clogged up by Romney voters, many Ron Paul volunteers unwittingly assisted Romney voters determine their correct precinct numbers. Clearly one of many “dirty tricks” going around NV today. So if any Nevada Ron Paul supporters were wondering why they couldn’t get through on the hotline, that is likely the reason.
Join the Ron Paul Revolution
Freedom*Peace*Prosperity
#134. To: buckeye (#132)
I'm pleased with Ron's showing. But here's what's in the back of my mind and really bugging me. Hitlery's winning again. And I'm between a rock and a hard place. I've sworn to myself to vote for RP on write-in if necessary ... but if it's Hitlery vs one of the Plutocrat stooges? I'm 72 years old. I'm healthy, but let's face it, I'm definitely playin' the back nine. I don't wanna die with Hitlery in office!
This is nice, but I was really hoping RP would win one.
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
#135. To: iconoclast (#134)
I don't mind what you do with your vote, which is up to your conscience. As for me, I see treason just about everywhere I look. I'm not voting for someone who puts treason into his or her platform.
#136. To: buckeye, ALL (#135)
Ron Paul Gets More Votes Than Hillary In Nevada?
#137. To: iconoclast (#127)
gots no idea why it shouldn't be required in all states. it is here and has always been mandatory here before you get your ballot as long as I can remember. but that wouldn't stop certain groups from taking advantage of the affidavit signing at multiple locations, like what was rumored of clintons vans full of people making the rounds in NH. what the hell is the deal with that anyway, is it too complex to remember to bring a picture ID with you. I know the 'off-the-grid' issue is one thing, but why would they want to participate in the first place? that's part of the reason why they're otg. shit, everyone needs some form of legal identification for one reason or another, and if they prefer to participate in the voting ritual, there should be some procedure to verify that you live in that precinct where you are voting so you don't have multiple voting crap going on. that is, in an honest vote counting situation. what's going on today is a farce.
but why can't we have driver licences (and personal ID's that many states also provide) with picture ID?
#138. To: TwentyTwelve (#136)
Thanks, I needed that! ;-)
Ron Paul Gets More Votes Than Hillary In Nevada?
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
#139. To: buckeye (#132)
Romney put lots of $$$$$$ into Nevada.
This is nice, but I was really hoping RP would win one.
#140. To: TwentyTwelve (#131)
#141. To: hammerdown (#137)
And, I forgot, if an alien has a driver's license it should be boldly highlighted on the license.
gots no idea why it shouldn't be required in all states. it is here and has always been mandatory here before you get your ballot as long as I can remember.
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
#142. To: TwentyTwelve (#136)
Wow.
#143. To: hammerdown, FOH, christine, all (#140)
We Omit, You Decide
#144. To: hammerdown (#140)
Damn the bastards! Here's where a law suit is in order.
We Omit, You Decide
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
#145. To: iconoclast (#141)
yeah, it should note something. I don't know how it goes in other states, but I believe that has to be confirmed before anyone gets registered here, in the first place, and then you have to show your ID to be compared against the list, twice, of registered voters in the precinct before you're given a ballot. my mother worked every election in her township for over twenty years and they wouldn't let anyone through if their ducks weren't all in a row. I don't get how other states can be so lax on their process.
And, I forgot, if an alien has a driver's license it should be boldly highlighted on the license.
#146. To: iconoclast (#144)
Nevada Update 20 minutes ago County Results --- 100% Reporting 1. Romney 22,649 51% 18 Delegates 2. Paul 6,087 14% 4 Delegates 3. McCain 5,651 13% 4 Delegates 4. Huckabee 3,616 8% 2 Delegates 5. Thompson 3,521 8% 2 Delegates 6. Giuliani 1,910 4% 1 Delegate 7. Hunter 890 2% 8. Tancredo - 0%
.
.
.
Comments (147 - 150) not displayed.
Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest