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Super Tuesday final hours — Delegate scramble
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russ | 6:57 a.m. Feb. 5, 2008
She is a tremendous asset to his campaign. Lawyer, mom, speaker, and up-beat.
No longer a secret weapon. She will become a force in her own right.
russ | 7:04 a.m. Feb. 5, 2008
Big day today. Time to get the munchies out and stare at the maps and find the
right tv channel to get up to dates on everything. This is a political
junkiies' best day.
How is it going to go? Repubs could settle it if McCain carries NY and CA. Huck needs to carry a couple of southern states to get the vp slot. Mitt needs to do well in a big surprise.
Obama is hot hot hot. But he might be 3 days too late. Peaking at the wrong time. However, the dems won't decide things today. They have a different delegate selection process, implemented long ago to take care of party bosses telling everyone what was what, and so Obama and Hillary will continue the dance no matter what. But that is ok with the dems, it means more media coverage, etc.
Ron Paul? He is the 7% out there. Kind of feel sorry for the guy. He doesn't need cue cards or to dress in blue and hold some child. He just goes out and tells it like he thinks it is. And he is right half the time. Poor guy.
How is it going to go? Repubs could settle it if McCain carries NY and CA. Huck needs to carry a couple of southern states to get the vp slot. Mitt needs to do well in a big surprise.
Obama is hot hot hot. But he might be 3 days too late. Peaking at the wrong time. However, the dems won't decide things today. They have a different delegate selection process, implemented long ago to take care of party bosses telling everyone what was what, and so Obama and Hillary will continue the dance no matter what. But that is ok with the dems, it means more media coverage, etc.
Ron Paul? He is the 7% out there. Kind of feel sorry for the guy. He doesn't need cue cards or to dress in blue and hold some child. He just goes out and tells it like he thinks it is. And he is right half the time. Poor guy.
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Catherine | 8:28 a.m. Feb. 5, 2008
GO OBAMA!!!!
I am a white 36-year-old LDS female- unafilliated politically. I didn't vote for Clinton or Romney as demographic studies say I would. I wasn't influenced by Oprah or by anyone endorsing Obama. My mind was made up long before any of that and my convictions strengthened each time I watched a debate or heard Obama speak.
It is time for a real, grass-roots change in this country and Obama is the one that can do that. He inspires people to change, to get involved, to do their part, to come together with all of their differences to help MAKE a difference. This country needs that- now more than ever.
I am a white 36-year-old LDS female- unafilliated politically. I didn't vote for Clinton or Romney as demographic studies say I would. I wasn't influenced by Oprah or by anyone endorsing Obama. My mind was made up long before any of that and my convictions strengthened each time I watched a debate or heard Obama speak.
It is time for a real, grass-roots change in this country and Obama is the one that can do that. He inspires people to change, to get involved, to do their part, to come together with all of their differences to help MAKE a difference. This country needs that- now more than ever.
LDS Voter | 8:39 a.m. Feb. 5, 2008
Vote RON PAUL..
1. He has NEVER voted for a tax increase.
2. He voted against the war in Iraq and would implement a policy of non-intervention
3. He opposes abortion
4. He is absolutely consistent champion of the Constitution!
1. He has NEVER voted for a tax increase.
2. He voted against the war in Iraq and would implement a policy of non-intervention
3. He opposes abortion
4. He is absolutely consistent champion of the Constitution!
Utah Conservative Republican | 8:59 a.m. Feb. 5, 2008
I never in any world imagined this, but if McCain gets the nomination with that
snake-oil-salesman Huckabee as VP, I would vote for Hillary for president.
Scary...
Scary...
Re: Utah Conservative Republican | 9:35 a.m. Feb. 5, 2008
Please don't go as far as to vote for Hillary. If it comes down to a
choice between McCain and Hillary, I will be exercising my right not to vote
because I refuse to vote for either one of them.
YES, WE CAN | 9:34 a.m. Feb. 5, 2008
I am voting Obama today. I am a 34 year old, dovirced single parent convert, of
mixed ethnicity. Obama was right, the naysayers and ugliness of the the other
candidates is prroof enough for me.
KH | 10:13 a.m. Feb. 5, 2008
I heard Michelle Obama speak yesterday. She connected squarely with me as a
woman, a profesional, a wife, a mother, and as a human being having a very
similar (normal) childhood. She attended public schools and had working class
parents. I was sold on Barack long ago, but if he wasn't running, I would
vote for his wife!!!!!! She was real and authentic. She was honest and she hit
the nail right on the head. We need change and we need leadership. Obama is a
god send.
net | 11:19 a.m. Feb. 5, 2008
Another 36 year old, female, active LDS for Obama.
Go Obama! We need some positive change for our country.
I love this election stuff. This is my superbowl!
Go Obama! We need some positive change for our country.
I love this election stuff. This is my superbowl!
Arlin Fehr | 11:45 a.m. Feb. 5, 2008
Though I'm from Canada, and thus my opinions don't really have much
bearing on this whole thing, I can't help but feel my southern neighbors
are missing something important. Something which isn't frequently mention
during the presidential debates and speeches. I am of course referring to the
Multi-Trillion Dollar debt!
America owes more money then most countries gross national product! I don't know if your all just ignoring it because it looks bad, or if your ignoring it because you don't think it can be fixed. Either way, that should be a subject in the forefront of your thoughts this election. If it comes back to bite you it will result in the fall of your economy, then all these other so called matters of great importance won't matter anymore. I realize that all the other issues on the table do seem important, you really need to set priorites here. It's like a family continually going into debt until they all end up broken and lost! It seems to me that the person you'd want running your country is the one who has had the most business success. Like, I don't know Rommney.
America owes more money then most countries gross national product! I don't know if your all just ignoring it because it looks bad, or if your ignoring it because you don't think it can be fixed. Either way, that should be a subject in the forefront of your thoughts this election. If it comes back to bite you it will result in the fall of your economy, then all these other so called matters of great importance won't matter anymore. I realize that all the other issues on the table do seem important, you really need to set priorites here. It's like a family continually going into debt until they all end up broken and lost! It seems to me that the person you'd want running your country is the one who has had the most business success. Like, I don't know Rommney.
russ | 12:10 p.m. Feb. 5, 2008
To Arlin Fehr: you are right about the debt. It is a millstone around our necks,
and will be for a long long time. SOP will not cure it. It will take a leader
who can stand up and not be bought and sold by the process. Bush has been
running a war off the books. The budget for the war is not in our official
budget. Go figure, for a republican. yee gads. And now we have a proposed
Bush tax cut? Tax cut? For what reason? It is embarassing. I like Obama
because he is not of any ilk. He has not cast his lot with anyone about the
monetary crisis that is already here. Thus I find him refreshing and he is the
hope. The older politicians will not do the changes that are necessary.
No matter who is elected, the job will be awful. And they can thank George Bush and his cronies and political lap dogs for that. I pity the next president, no matter who it is.
No matter who is elected, the job will be awful. And they can thank George Bush and his cronies and political lap dogs for that. I pity the next president, no matter who it is.
Al N | 12:40 p.m. Feb. 5, 2008
Obama will take a large majority of Utah's democratic delegates today. If
he can beat Clinton, and if McCain wins the Republican nomination, I believe
that Obama could take Utah in the general election.
For those who are keeping tabs: I'm a 35-year-old Mormon male supporting Obama. And yes, he has my vote over Romney should the two meet next November.
For those who are keeping tabs: I'm a 35-year-old Mormon male supporting Obama. And yes, he has my vote over Romney should the two meet next November.
just joe | 12:44 p.m. Feb. 5, 2008
Enough cosmetics. Look at issues and voting record. Obama is rated the most
liberal in the Senate. He is also for abolishing a states right to regulate
concealed weapons. And the list goes on....
Will | 1:00 p.m. Feb. 5, 2008
Russ, I don't really think that Obama is really qualified for the job right
now. No Democrat is for that matter.
We need a strong Republican that will work hard for his country. One that is strong on ethics and values. One that will fix the economy problems. One that will be strong on immigration, and foreign policy. No Democrat will be able to fill this role. They are too liberal to focus on the values and morals that will keep this country great. Their plans for the war in Iraq are brainless at best. I don't think they will fix the government, and I for sure don't want another Bill Clinton in the White House.
Mitt Romney has what it takes. He will bring the change necessary to America, without changing things that make America great. He will make headway in fixing the economy. He has shown that he doesn't let the media's critisism affect him. He stands strong. McCain seems too much like a weasle to me. I don't know... Does anybody else feel that way? He is just sarcastic and defensive.
We need a strong Republican that will work hard for his country. One that is strong on ethics and values. One that will fix the economy problems. One that will be strong on immigration, and foreign policy. No Democrat will be able to fill this role. They are too liberal to focus on the values and morals that will keep this country great. Their plans for the war in Iraq are brainless at best. I don't think they will fix the government, and I for sure don't want another Bill Clinton in the White House.
Mitt Romney has what it takes. He will bring the change necessary to America, without changing things that make America great. He will make headway in fixing the economy. He has shown that he doesn't let the media's critisism affect him. He stands strong. McCain seems too much like a weasle to me. I don't know... Does anybody else feel that way? He is just sarcastic and defensive.
DAVE in SO CAL | 1:00 p.m. Feb. 5, 2008
I'm a Mitt supporter and I'm glad MITT's got UTAH wrapped up, but
he doesn't have a chance against McCain for the republican nomination. But
I also don't think the Republican's have a chance anyway this year so
it doesn't really matter. The American people are going to hold the
incumbent (Republican) party responsible for the misguided war and the messed up
economy.
Since I don't see any way Mitt gets the republican nomination, my vote for Obama today is a vote against 4 more years of the Clinton's. I don't like McCain, but anything is better than Billery back in the White House.
Since I don't see any way Mitt gets the republican nomination, my vote for Obama today is a vote against 4 more years of the Clinton's. I don't like McCain, but anything is better than Billery back in the White House.
wrz | 1:07 p.m. Feb. 5, 2008
Ms. Obama: "set aside fear and cynicism..."
No way would I vote for a candidate who's surrogate would label me as fearful and a cynic.
No way would I vote for a candidate who's surrogate would label me as fearful and a cynic.
Anonymous | 1:45 p.m. Feb. 5, 2008
I agree with Dave in SO CAL.....I voted Romney today but it doesn't matter
who the Republican candidate is, the Democrats have the general election wrapped
up. I am conservative on some issues, liberal on others. I'll be changing
to Independent after this election.
God Bless West Virginia!!! | 2:22 p.m. Feb. 5, 2008
I absolutely LOVE what happened to Romney in West Virginia. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!
If there are any other states that use the convention/caucus process I hope
they'll follow suit.
Say NO to Romney. Say no to having an insincere, plastic, bot in the race.
Say NO to Romney. Say no to having an insincere, plastic, bot in the race.
Republicans BLEW it. | 2:20 p.m. Feb. 5, 2008
Will:
"We need a strong Republican that will work hard for his country."
Sorry. You just had eight years...how did that work out for you?
"We need a strong Republican that will work hard for his country."
Sorry. You just had eight years...how did that work out for you?
Anonymous | 2:39 p.m. Feb. 5, 2008
Come on Mitt! I hope the conservatives will figure this thing out and make the
right choice. If I have to choose between McCain and Billery I might just
choose to move to Canada. It might get pretty nice up there with a few more
years of this supposed global warming :)
GO MITT!
GO MITT!
Pittakos | 3:40 p.m. Feb. 5, 2008
Oh my goodness. I just read through Obama's platform on his website. This
is as scary as it gets. Basically, his plan is to equalize everybody to the
lowest common denominator. So, if you have a good job, be prepared to just hand
over everything you make to Uncle Obama and he'll make sure that he
distributes it to the rest of America. But... don't worry because then
you'll qualify for all of his government assistance. You Obama supporters
really need to read his platform and when you do, just ask yourself how in the
world is he going to pay for all of it.
Romney is toast. | 3:42 p.m. Feb. 5, 2008
To "Anonymous."
Start looking for property in Canada!
Start looking for property in Canada!
no senators please! | 5:36 p.m. Feb. 5, 2008
Hmm....who to vote for? Dems will spend, Reps will cut taxes. Economically,
there will be more people on welfare in the next few years of recession no
matter who is in office. It will be blamed on the Bush administration and
should be equally shared by Congress. Everyone will point fingers but no one
will actually fix the problem except for the good americans who work hard, are
successful and dutifully pay taxes to support those who are out of work. Thanks
all you conservative money making Republicans, you have my vote.
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