2012 elections

I don't care about stupid things Romney may have done in his youth. I'm a little bothered by the dog on the car roof thing, but I don't consider it a presidential disqualifier. I want to hear about his plan for running the country. So far I have heard a lot of complaints about the job Obama...

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/politics/2012/07/romney-led-bains-investment-firm-disposed-aborted-fetuses/54097/ Will this matter to the abortion fanatics?

http://www.edgeboston.com/news/politics/news/134341/romney_blocked_anti-bullying_guide_in_mass_because_of_2_lgbt_words What a slimeball. First he commits a gang assault on that kid in his school because the kid was effeminate, and then he forbids action to reduce bullying because it might...

This guy's worse than a SCOTUS Judge answering questions in a confirmation hearing. Romney avoided answering any and all specific policy questions in an entire interview on Face the Nation. Face the Nation: Why is Mitt Romney afraid of the media? This comment cracked me up:

Background information: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-05-29/astrology-conference-predict-future/55272842/1 Video of panel: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/22941325 http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/22942080 (questions)

So did I? That's right it was election day here in California. I mean her name was right there at the top of the ballot. She is only perhaps the most famous of the active birther idiots. It's not like being a Senator is a position of importance or anything. No, of course I didn't. I also...

http://amerciaiswithmitt.tumblr.com/ http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/05/romneys-iphone-app-is-a-literal-gaffe-machine.html

Behold the glory of Orly's first congressional campaign ad sQoMP89nN7I

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2012/05/rasmussen-romney-up-seven-over-obama "Romney is now up 50% - 43% on Obama in a survey of likely voters conducted by Rasmussen Reports. The result was the first time Romney hit 50% in the daily tracking poll, which randomly surveys 500...

I thought Ron Paul was just stubborn to not officially resign from his candidacy, but it turns out he actually has a strategy: Politico goes into more details: A Ron Paul Revolution is brewing His supporters seem to be confident that if they continue with their grass-roots successes in the...

Six-term US senator Dick Lugar has been toppled in the primary today: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/09/us-usa-campaign-lugar-concession-idUSBRE84800P20120509 Apparently, it's unprecedented for a senator of Lugar's longevity to be defeated in a primary. I have mixed feelings: on the...

People are trying to make various lists for the "what has he done for/against us" voters. Pro-Obama: Linky. My problem with this list is that it doesn't qualify who is taking the action. It is all being attributed to Obama, but the President doesn't have direct influence over most of these...

So Gingrich finally gives up - and is expected to endorse Romney. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/25/breaking-gingrich-to-end-white-house-bid/?hpt=hp_t2 Surely looks as if it's time to congratulate Obama. Congratulations, Mr. President.

Will Santurum's supporters support the salamander (or newt)? And ill it matter if they do? Newt Gingrich has invited Santorum's supporter to back him. Will they still be repelled at his infidelity, or will they swallow their morals and back anyone but Mittens?

http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/report-santorum-suspend-campaign_636859.html

Who will be in Romney cabinet? A few suggestions, Vice President: Marsha Blackburn Sectary of Defense: Chuck Hagel Dept. Health and Human Services: Michele Bachmann Ambassador to the UN: Jon Hunstman Ambassador to Israel: Dan Senor Director of NASA: Neil deGrasse Tyson

tDGORiD82rQ Words escape me.

Has there ever been a more brazen admission that a politician is just pandering and will say whatever he thinks will get him elected? http://maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/21/10796763-a-line-that-will-be-tough-to-live-down For a guy like Romney whose positions have been...

With the Illinois results showing a strong victory for Romney, Santorum could only tout how well he did in the strongly conservative Republican districts. Santorum will still keep fighting and he may still win a few more states, but the nomination is pretty much a lock for Romney. Would...

Joe the not Joe, not a plumber? That's just filled with win. Remember when he became a "war correspondent" and had this to say? But I agree with you about Kucinich. The left wing version of Ron Paul (minus the racist newsletter)

Former presidential candidate and 9/11 truther Dennis Kucinich has been defeated in a primary bid in the newly redrawn district for his House seat. http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/kucinich-faces-uphill-battle-for-redistricted-seat/2012/03/05/gIQA6MFrvR_story.html Goodbye, Rep. Kucinich...

This surprised me, but the reaction from members of his own party surprised me more... Okay. What the hell? Carpet bombed?

It appears there's some anecdotal evidence that Democrats are coming out to vote for Santorum in Michigan because they feel he's the weaker candidate against Obama. Michigan has an open primary and in a close primary it could make the difference. I'm a Democrat and I'm not sure I like this...

The newest premium; iPhone cases. http://store.barackobama.com/iphone.html?utm_source=mobile&utm_medium=sms&utm_campaign=20120223_iphone_cases I look forward to Romney's tone-deaf attempt to match Obama strategy.

First they came for Newt. Now they are gunning for Santorum.

It's an attack ad disguised as an anti-attack ad. OtOcrS6axnE My hat's off.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/02/15/146919449/poll-obama-hits-50-approval-leads-all-gop-rivals-for-now?ft=1&f=1001 Which is about a tie with where the Shrub was at this point in 2004; http://www.gallup.com/poll/116500/presidential-approval-ratings-george-bush.aspx

Three recent national polls put Santorum in a statistical tie with Romney. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/02/14/polls-all-tied-up-between-romney-and-santorum/ http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/us/republican_presidential_nomination-1452.html Wow, the GOP could...

Androscoggin County total (official): Romney 148, Paul 212, Santorum 132, Gingrich 12 Androscoggin County total (WatchTheVote2012.com): Romney 188, Paul 262, Santorum 188, Gingrich 13 http://www.mainegop.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/me_gop_caucus_results.pdf...

Full article: http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/11/politics/pol-maine-wrap/