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Title: Romney wins in Nevada caucuses
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URL Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22739349/
Published: Jan 19, 2008
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Post Date: 2008-01-19 13:43:22 by christine
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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.
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#56. To: christine, FOH, robin, all (#40)
what's the sentiment on RP forums? Voting machine problems reported in one South Carolina county By http://ronpaul4freedom.com | January 19, 2008 (CNN) — Poll workers in Horry County tell CNN voting machines have been down since polls opened Saturday morning throughout the county — the machines are not reading an activation card. Workers have been giving out paper ballots but at least one precinct has run out of envelopes to seal them in (not a sign of turnout — they had just 23 such ballots on hand). Election workers say that officials have told them they are working precinct by precinct to fix the problem and that a few voting machines may now be running, but some voters have been turned away and asked to check back later. Three poll workers also tell CNN the county has about 100 precincts and all have been affected. CNN is awaiting a call back from the county’s election supervisor. Horry County, which includes Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, was a John McCain stronghold in 2000 — he beat then Texas Gov. George Bush there by 2,500 votes. politicalticker.blogs.cnn...ine-problems-reported-in- one-south-">politicalticker.blogs.cnn...ms-reported-in-one-south- carolina-county/ |
Might be. The multiculturalists among us have ensured the nation that a non- white president would be a unifying thing, so who am I to get in their way with negative, defeatist comments? Honest to christ, keep me away from my guns and all sharp objects.
what's the sentiment on RP forums? http://www.ronpaulwarroom.com/? p=2190 Voting machines malfunction in South Carolina Republican primary By http://ronpaul4freedom.com | January 19, 2008 CONWAY, South Carolina (CNN) – Sen. John McCain’s presidential campaign called on supporters in South Carolina Saturday to make sure that their votes are counted, as voting machines in an eastern county malfunctioned on primary day. “We have received reports from Horry County that voters are being turned away from the polls, because electronic voting machines are not working and paper ballots are not available,” Buzz Jacobs, McCain’s South Carolina state director, said in a statement. “Some voters say they are being instructed to return at a later time. We are disturbed by these reports and hope that this issue is resolved immediately. We encourage any voters who were turned away from the polls to return again to their polling place this afternoon to exercise their constitutional right to vote.” Katon Dawson, chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party, said that he had confidence the problem was being fixed. “We expect a full and fair count,” Dawson said in a telephone interview with CNN. “In South Carolina, our citizens take the right to vote very seriously. We have full confidence in our state elections commission, which is running this primary. Any questions that have arisen are being addressed.” Dawson noted that “there is always a backup in case there is an election machine malfunction and a ballot can’t be cast.” Lisa Bourcier, public information for Horry County, said that 80 percent of the voting machines were back on-line as of 1:30 p.m. ET. South Carolina was holding its Republican primary Saturday, a critical contest on the road to the GOP presidential nomination.
MSNBC doing graphics showing top three vote getters on dem side, but only top two on GOP side...what a coincidence since Paul just barely slipped to 3rd
"I'd like to live just long enough to be there when they cut off your head and stick it on a pike as a warning to the next ten generations that some favors come with too high a price." Vir Cotto, Babylon 5
Funny as a rubber crutch. When/if we constitutionalists come up with a Kennedy, Reagan, or Obama ... "they will come".
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
Nevada Update 3 minutes ago County Results 38% Reporting 1. Romney 10492 55% 2. McCain 2429 13% 3. Paul 2259 12% 4. Thompson 1409 8% 5. Huckabee 1404 7% 6. Giuliani 776 4% 7. Hunter 250 1% 8. Tancredo 0 0%
Keep the faith. That's all we can do: I've contributed more in the past eleven months than in the previous forty-one years...and I believe that there are millions more just like me out there. Let's get this thing done!
Join the Ron Paul Revolution Good news - thanks. What type of machines did you use?
Join the Ron Paul Revolution Oh, give it a rest. Along with your un-amusing racism. Look at your own reported numbers. If you wanna be pissed off try turning to women, especially OLDER women. Next, save a little piss for young voters. If you come up with a way to get 'em off their asses and away from their 'puters and out to the polls, let us know.
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
The multiculturalists among us have ensured the nation that a non- white president would be a unifying thing, so who am I to get in their way with negative, defeatist comments? Pretty good question. BTW, Obama is emphatically NOT a Sharpton or Jackson. Honest to christ, keep me away from my guns and all sharp objects. IMHO, you should already be so restrained.
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
Nevada Update 1 minute ago County Results 38% Reporting 1. Romney 12,201 55% 2. McCain 2,714 12% 3. Paul 2,665 12% 4. Huckabee 1,694 8% 5. Thompson 1,644 7% 6. Giuliani 919 4% 7. Hunter 286 1% 8. Tancredo - 0%
Why is this called a "caucus" and not a "primary"?
"You can not save the Constitution by destroying it."
Sadly the religion factor is in play in Nevada. Although the voters seem not to buy the war mongers call for more war.
I'm not surprised you lean toward restraining folks like me. That inclination speaks to the success of the political correct movement in this nation. And no, Obama isn’t the shrill dark huckster of the past, but he is just as useless. If it weren’t for his excessive melanin, he’d have honest work.
Psst....votes tallied by computer are highly suspect. Pass it on.....
nvgopcaucus.com Ron Paul - 3,286 McQueeg - 3,273
Dr. Paul is a voice in the wilderness. The first revelation of truth. He he will be handed his head like John the Baptist. God bless him, but where the hell did y'all get the idea that this was going to be a one election revolution? Keep the faith. Our day will come as surely as the Resurrection. The truth will set us free.
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
If you find comfort and strength in your fantasy world, hang on to it ... I guess.
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
McQueeg - 3,273 Whoa! What's goin on here Jethro?
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
Read Votescam, or view any of a number of excellent 'tubes on voting fraud and report back to me. Thanks.
The idea is to win. Pass that on too :)
I still think change is in the air, although I've said myself that even if Ron Paul is elected it won't liberate us. It's going to take more change than that. Time will tell, and all I can do is circulate my concerns and the ideas I think are valuable in restoring freedom. I know you do, too.
Keep it up Jethro. I love it when your kind come out from under their rocks and reveal themselves. ;-)
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
Good for you, me too. Our task is to keep it up and fight the good fight AFTER 11/2008!
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
My kind isn't constrained by your kind......yet. So you define victory as losing to the frontrunner by a nearly 5 to 1 margin, in a state where prostitution and gambling are legal and its main economic industry? If this election is a true show of support as you put forward, this bodes badly for the good Doctor’s libertarian message.
Not here. 10-15% is a base. It must be built upon.
America is not at war. The military is at war. America is at the mall and the Congress is out to lunch.
Sir, moving from "zero" to 2nd place is worthy of commendation in any endeavor. The trick now is to learn lessons and prepare for the next battle. Failure, as always, is success when you learn from it. So what are we learning?
America is not at war. The military is at war. America is at the mall and the Congress is out to lunch.
So why the hell did they all vote for a Mor(m)on?
That paperless elections are less honest than those of 3rd world nations.
I dont assume they voted for anyone. Rosebud.....I mean Diebolt.
78% reporting Paul 4,382 13% McCain 4,348 13% The U.S. Constitution is no impediment to our form of government.--PJ O'Rourke
The Mormons turned out in disproportionate numbers .... that was a big part of it ... the rest of it is puzzling if the numbers hold.
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
Nevada Update 1 minute ago County Results 78% Reporting 1. Romney 17,749 53% 2. Paul 4,382 13% 3. McCaine 4,348 13% 4. Thompson 2,583 8% 5. Huckabee 2,560 7% 6. Giuliani 1,533 4% 7. Hunter 584 2% 8. Tancredo - 0%
I know. We pretty much shut down the nuthouses during the Carter regime (but that bleeding heart movement began shortly after WWII).
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
McCain 4,348 13% Join the Ron Paul Revolution Actually it was Reagan who pushed forward w/deinstitutionalization at the behest of the Jew laden ACLU (your pals in the PC movement) VOTING IN AMERICA: and the seasons they go 'round and 'round and the painted ponies go up and down
Nevada Update 1 minute ago County Results 78% Reporting 1. Romney 17,859 52% 2. Paul 4,426 13% 3. McCain 4,404 13% 4. Thompson 2,606 8% 5. Huckabee 2,583 8% 6. Giuliani 1,533 4% 7. Hunter 596 2% 8. Tancredo - 0%
Paul 4,382 13% 3 delegates McCain 4,348 13% 3 delegates Great! But, May the margin widen and the % grow with the following 25%!
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
Stop callin me PC or I'll report yuh. ;-)
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
And the moon trip was filmed in this same state.
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
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#57. To: christine, America needs a president of color, if not now, when? (#50)
#58. To: christine, FOH, robin, all (#40)
#59. To: christine (#0)
#60. To: All (#57)
#61. To: Jethro Tull (#42)
Sitting here watching the Obama delegates assemble - click it
#62. To: orangedog (#59)
#63. To: iconoclast. RP friends (#52)
Best numbers we've had if the projection pans out.
Freedom*Peace*Prosperity
#64. To: TwentyTwelve (#53)
Freedom*Peace*Prosperity
#65. To: Jethro Tull (#60)
Be my guest as to wonder what the ACTUAL vote count vote count is.
#66. To: Jethro Tull (#57)
#67. To: lodwick, FOH (#63)
#68. To: TwentyTwelve (#67)
#69. To: TwentyTwelve (#67)
#70. To: iconoclast (#66)
IMHO, you should already be so restrained.
#71. To: iconoclast (#65)
Next, save a little piss for young voters.
#72. To: TwentyTwelve (#67)
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#73. To: buckeye (#4)
the truth doesn't matter if the media doesn't reinforce it, or chooses to dismiss it.
#74. To: Jethro Tull (#71)
Psst....votes tallied by computer are highly suspect. Pass it on.....
#75. To: hammerdown, Jethro Tull (#72)
Ron Paul - 3,286
#76. To: iconoclast (#74)
If you find comfort and strength in your fantasy world, hang on to it ... I guess.
#77. To: iconoclast (#75)
#78. To: iconoclast (#73)
#79. To: Jethro Tull (#70)
If it weren’t for his excessive melanin, he’d have honest work.
#80. To: lodwick (#63)
That's all we can do: I've contributed more in the past eleven months than in the previous forty-one years...and I believe that there are millions more just like me out there.
#81. To: iconoclast (#79)
#82. To: iconoclast (#73)
God bless him, but where the hell did y'all get the idea that this was going to be a one election revolution?
#83. To: Jethro Tull (#81)
#84. To: Jethro Tull (#81)
in a state where prostitution and gambling are legal and its main economic industry?
#85. To: mirage (#83)
So what are we learning?
#86. To: Rupert_Pupkin (#84)
So why the hell did they all vote for a Mor(m)on?
#87. To: iconoclast (#75)
3 delegates
3 delegates
#88. To: Rupert_Pupkin (#84)
So why the hell did they all vote for a Mor(m)on?
#89. To: DeaconBenjamin (#87)
#90. To: Jethro Tull (#81)
My kind isn't constrained by your kind......yet.
#91. To: DeaconBenjamin (#87)
Paul 4,382 13%
3 delegates
3 delegates
Freedom*Peace*Prosperity
#92. To: iconoclast (#90)
We pretty much shut down the nuthouses during the Carter regime
#93. To: DeaconBenjamin (#87)
#94. To: DeaconBenjamin (#87)
78% reporting
#95. To: Jethro Tull (#92)
(your pals in the PC movement)
#96. To: Jethro Tull (#86)
I dont assume they voted for anyone.
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