2016 U.S. Presidential Primary

**Pam** · October-30-15, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by Honky Tonk

Being nondenominational, I'm not sure who to vote for.

**G-DDT** · October-30-15, 10:54 PM

Not all that enthused that Paul Ryan is now House Speaker.

Yes, the same one who ramrodded a St. Vincent dePaul's Soup Kitchen to clean an already clean pot for a photo-op. http://www.businessinsider.com/paul-...dishes-2012-10I think there was a similar situation long ago where a candidate [[was it Hoover?) dressed up in farmer's over-alls for a photo-op to appeal to the "sons of the soil" farmer, only to have the farmers easily notice he was wearing fancy Italian shoes.

One of the many high points I had visiting Rochester, was going to Mass and having the priest give one last announcement at the end of the service. He explained that Romney had just chosen Ryan as his running mate and that this was the same Ryan who just announced it is the Catholic's priority to not make charity an emphasis of their calling. After clearing his throat, the priest added that there will be a bus full of nuns to meet with him to correct him on his error. http://www.theguardian.com/commentis...-ryan-catholicand http://www.thenation.com/article/nun...ul-ryans-plan/

**Zacha341** · November-08-15, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by Honky Tonk

Being nondenominational, I'm not sure who to vote for.

Just write in 'ACME c/o Roadrunner', that's better than the choices we have!

**Crumbled_pavement** · November-17-15, 09:37 PM

Bye bye Jindal. And then there was 14.

http://www.politico.com/story/2015/1...ampaign-216002

**Pam** · November-23-15, 11:49 AM

Not sure if anyone has posted this yet, but the Michigan primary is March 8th. Mark your calendar.

**Lowell** · November-24-15, 11:34 PM

As a political junkie I hope no Republican candidate enters the convention with a majority of delegates. We would have the first brokered convention in 70 years. Watch the knives come out then.

That sets up the possibility of a deadlock and the possibility of an outsider becoming the compromise candidate. Should that occur who do you think it would be?

My money is on Paul Ryan -- it he hasn't been chewed up and spat out by the Freedom caucus by then.

**oladub** · November-25-15, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by Lowell

As a political junkie I hope no Republican candidate enters the convention with a majority of delegates. We would have the first brokered convention in 70 years. Watch the knives come out then.

That sets up the possibility of a deadlock and the possibility of an outsider becoming the compromise candidate. Should that occur who do you think it would be?

My money is on Paul Ryan -- it he hasn't been chewed up and spat out by the Freedom caucus by then.

Paul Ryan' policies; amnesty, corporate privilege, and hawkish foreign policy are pretty much the same as Jeb and Rubio's and are not far from Hillary's. Jeb's pile of money is preventing Rubio from being number 1 or 2 for now. Considering the crowded field, and his new higher paying job, Ryan might do well to wait for four years and use his new job to buy some new allies and earn name recognition. I'll vote third party again before I'll vote for any of those four.

**Jimaz** · December-02-15, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by Pam

Not sure if anyone has posted this yet, but the Michigan primary is March 8th. Mark your calendar.

Thanks, Pam.

Your humble post motivated me to check on the progress of my voter registration. It had not arrived on time. After prodding the city clerk, I now have that registration in my committed little voting hand.

Thank you for your service. Little efforts often have such large effects.

**coracle** · December-07-15, 01:12 PM

VIDEO Uncovered Trump Interview From Over 25 Years Ago Will Shock A Lot of People

**Crumbled_pavement** · December-10-15, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by coracle

VIDEO Uncovered Trump Interview From Over 25 Years Ago Will Shock A Lot of People

Okay, what specifically are we supposed to be shocked about?

**Pam** · December-16-15, 06:40 PM

http://www.newyorker.com/humor/borow...rrifies-nation

LAS VEGAS [[The Borowitz Report)—Authorities were urging people to remain calm on Tuesday night after the broadcast of a chilling video that terrified millions.
The video, which was broadcast nationally on CNN, appeared to show nine extremists glaring into the camera and making a series of escalating threats.

**Jimaz** · December-16-15, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by Pam

http://www.newyorker.com/humor/borow...rrifies-nation

“At this point, there is no reason to believe that any of these individuals are credible,” one expert said.

Amazing. Suddenly I've learned what alpaca crap looks like on New York City asphalt.

Today I learned something new. Thanks.

**Pam** · February-01-16, 12:34 PM

Bumping for Iowa. I heard a report on WWJ this morning by Tim Skubic, who should know better, saying Hillary and Donald Trump were in a "statistical dead heat" in Iowa, as if they were running against each other. No mention of any of the other candidates.

Good luck to Sen. Sanders.

**Crumbled_pavement** · February-02-16, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by Pam

Good luck to Sen. Sanders.

Bernie has done very well. No cigar, but he definitely gave Hillary a run for her money. He will be victorious in Vermont. Meanwhile, the Donald did not win. Onto the next one.

**Pam** · February-03-16, 09:47 AM

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/sto...nted/79682184/

With Des Moines precinct No. 42's results, Clinton's excruciatingly close lead narrowed further, making the final tally for delegate equivalents in the Democratic Iowa caucuses:
Clinton: 699.57
Sanders: 697.77.
It quickly raised questions about whether Sanders had won the popular vote in Iowa. Sanders backers called for Iowa Democratic Party officials to release the raw vote totals.

**oladub** · February-03-16, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Pam

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/sto...nted/79682184/

Not even Grandpa Sanders knows how many people voted for him in Iowa but we do know that his 697.77 bonus points combined with his zero coin flip wins provided him with almost as many delegates as the psychopath received in Iowa. However, because of pledged "super-delegates", whom no one in Iowa voted for, Hillary leads the national Democratic vote count 385-29 over Sanders. -source: AP

**Crumbled_pavement** · February-03-16, 05:43 PM

They're dropping like flies now. Can we have a moment of silence for these ex-presidential candidates?

Martin O'Malley
Rand Paul
Rick Santorum
Mike Huckabee

This brings us down from 23 candidates [[6 Democrats, 17 Republicans) to only 12 [[2 Democrats and 10 Republicans).

Here's a list of those who are no long with us. Please remember the good that they've done by dropping out.

Democrats:
Martin O'Malley
Jim Webb
Lincoln Chafee
Lawrence Lessig

Republicans:
Rand Paul
Scott Walker
Mike Huckabee
Bobby Jindal
Lindsey Graham
Rick Perry
Rick Santorum

And here is who is left gassing up the place. Hold your noses for.....
Democrats:
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders

Republicans:
Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
Marco Rubio
Ben Carson
Jeb Bush
John Kasich
Chris Christie
Carly Fiorina
George Pataki
Jim Gilmore

**Pam** · February-03-16, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by oladub

Not even Grandpa Sanders knows how many people voted for him in Iowa

Why do you keep calling him "Grandpa"? He is an actual US Senator you know. He's not old enough to be my Grandpa.

**oladub** · February-03-16, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by Pam

Why do you keep calling him "Grandpa"? He is an actual US Senator you know. He's not old enough to be my Grandpa.

Bernie is 74, going on 79 if he makes it through four years. Hillary and Trump are comparative youngsters at 68 and 69. Calling him Grandpa is nicer than whatever I would have to call him if his economic policies were dissected. Besides, he is running against a psychotic Senator whose policies as SOS have been a disaster. I want him to beat her in the primary. I am even considering voting for Grandpa Sanders in the primary now that Rand Paul has dropped out to help keep Hillary out. Bernie, at least, isn't a such a war mongering corporatist crook. Bernie is essentially right about the banks and 1% too. Bernie also somehow seems more physically vigorous then Hillary despite his age and he doesn't cackle.

I'm also ticked off that Hillary has collected hundreds of extra "super delegates" no one voted for. That's really stacking the deck against Grandpa Sanders. How is he going to overcome that handicap?

**Pam** · February-04-16, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by oladub

Bernie is 74, going on 79 if he makes it through four years. Hillary and Trump are comparative youngsters at 68 and 69.

I know how old he is. 5-6 years older than the other 2 is not a big difference.

**Pam** · February-09-16, 08:02 AM

Bumping for New Hampshire. Hecklers attempt to exorcise Ted Cruz:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017328273

**Pam** · February-09-16, 08:14 PM

Sanders and Trump projected winners per CNN.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/09/politi...ref=rss_latest

**oladub** · February-09-16, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by Pam

I know how old he is. 5-6 years older than the other 2 is not a big difference.

Life insurance companies might say otherwise. Grandpa Sanders will also be over five years older than any president ever elected. Bernie seems in good shape for his age though. Congratulations on the win over his opponent in New Hampshire. Hillary's campaign chief was a former Monsanto lobbyist. Republicans can't even compete with that.

**Crumbled_pavement** · February-11-16, 05:03 AM

Originally Posted by Crumbled_pavement

They're dropping like flies now. Can we have a moment of silence for these ex-presidential candidates?

Martin O'Malley
Rand Paul
Rick Santorum
Mike Huckabee

This brings us down from 23 candidates [[6 Democrats, 17 Republicans) to only 12 [[2 Democrats and 10 Republicans).

Here's a list of those who are no long with us. Please remember the good that they've done by dropping out.

Democrats:
Martin O'Malley
Jim Webb
Lincoln Chafee
Lawrence Lessig

Republicans:
Rand Paul
Scott Walker
Mike Huckabee
Bobby Jindal
Lindsey Graham
Rick Perry
Rick Santorum

And here is who is left gassing up the place. Hold your noses for.....
Democrats:
Hillary Clinton
Bernie Sanders

Republicans:
Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
Marco Rubio
Ben Carson
Jeb Bush
John Kasich
Chris Christie
Carly Fiorina
George Pataki
Jim Gilmore

***BREAKING NEWS ALERT***

Chris Christie & Carly Fiorina set to end their primary campaigns. This brings the Republican field down to 7 candidates. Now maybe they can have a substantive debate without 500 people on stage vying for attention.

*Update: George Pataki has previously already ended his campaign.

**Crumbled_pavement** · February-13-16, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by Crumbled_pavement

***BREAKING NEWS ALERT***

Chris Christie & Carly Fiorina set to end their primary campaigns. This brings the Republican field down to 7 candidates. Now maybe they can have a substantive debate without 500 people on stage vying for attention.

*Update: George Pataki has previously already ended his campaign.

More breaking news alerts: Jim Gilmore ends his campaign as well. Republicans are now down to 6 candidates.