If Hillary's health fails, Dems may turn to the champion of gay marriage, Gavin Newsom, former Mayor of San Francisco and current Lieutenant Governor of California.

Youthful, attractive, and at the forefront of gay marriage to boot.  Dems should love him.

The highest political office I see for Daniels in the future is as a member of a Republican President's cabinet.

Not so bad actually.

As for being on a national ticket, I cannot see this ever happening.

There can be no doubt but what Cruz is a rising star in the Republican party.

He is without question absolutely brilliant, certainly Obama's equal in intelligence, as well as in his oratorical skills.

However, 2016 will not be his year.  If he does run then, I believe it will be more to establish himself in the national consciousness, and as a serious national figure.

If he plays his cards right, he can then run in 2020 as a known quantity, and, should he secure the nomination, pivot somewhat to the center in the campaign.

He is certainly a gifted individual, with a bright future ahead of him.

I'll tell you who has no chance.

Santorum.

Nick

Would you support a policy instituting school uniforms to be worn by all Northeast elementary, junior high and high school students?

What is your view on school uniforms?

Very happy for the Dutch Royal Family; the (former) Queen was very proud of her son clearly. I hope she enjoys her retirement.

Would that Liz would follow suit.

Not likely.  In fact, I would say next to impossible.  Many reasons already stated.

Biden is old hat, even older hat in 2016, and I am not referring only to his age.

Democrats will be looking for renewal seeking to extend to twelve years their occupancy of the Oval Office, not a connection to the past, which is clearly what Biden is.   

Why do you think that?

The last time Demorats tried to extend to twelve years, they went with Clinton's Veep.

Gore was younger, more credible, and not as gaffe prone.

[He does have some good ideas for the betterment of New Yorkers]

He does have some good ideas for the betterment of New Yorkers, however, as a national candidate, he would be an unmitigated disaster.

At times, he gave the impression that he believed nobody else could serve as capably as Mayor as he could, witness his maneuvering in the number of terms a Mayor could serve.  Not a desirable attitude to have.

No.

Sure he has.

Cutting sodium in prepared meals, ordering that menus in chain restaurants carry calorie counts, posting restaurants' health department grades, a ban on the sale of large sugary beverages, requiring stores to conceal tobacco products, banning smoking in public places and otherwise limiting the use of tobacco products.

Not all passed, however, all of these measures are for the good of New Yorkers.

Transparency in goods is great, but it is a right to be able to drink or consume as much food as you want. Making obese people consume less soda isn't attacking the real problem of obesity.

No, but it is a step in the right direction.

[He does have some good ideas for the betterment of New Yorkers]

He does have some good ideas for the betterment of New Yorkers, however, as a national candidate, he would be an unmitigated disaster.

At times, he gave the impression that he believed nobody else could serve as capably as Mayor as he could, witness his maneuvering in the number of terms a Mayor could serve.  Not a desirable attitude to have.

No.

Sure he has.

Cutting sodium in prepared meals, ordering that menus in chain restaurants carry calorie counts, posting restaurants' health department grades, a ban on the sale of large sugary beverages, requiring stores to conceal tobacco products, banning smoking in public places and otherwise limiting the use of tobacco products.

Not all passed, however, all of these measures are for the good of New Yorkers.

[Only Santorum does that.]

Winfield's right; American politicians never discuss the adversity that their families overcame in this country. Only Santorum does that.

To complete the sentence

to excess.

Santorum has made so many outlandish statements that he would be easy pickings for any Democrat.

If he could make a speech more than once in six months that talks about something other than how hard his father had to work or about his family's courage in the face of adversity, he may have some credibility.

Hey, we all face adversity most days of our lives.  He's not the only one.

No.  The Republicans will not be nominating Santorum for anything, anyplace, anytime. 

He does have some good ideas for the betterment of New Yorkers, however, as a national candidate, he would be an unmitigated disaster.

At times, he gave the impression that he believed nobody else could serve as capably as Mayor as he could, witness his maneuvering in the number of terms a Mayor could serve.  Not a desirable attitude to have.

The Bush dynasty shall endure though at times beset with misfortune along the pathway to immortality.

I am forming an exploratory committee for the Northeast Governor election in June.

Count me in as one of your earliest supporters for Northeast Governor.

Having held that position at one time, I know it can be challenging and rewarding.

Go for it.

I am absolutely honored to enthusiastically endorse this fine ticket, two experienced and capable individuals, Clarence and Matt, who will make Atlasia proud.

Go get 'em!

I do not believe the Thatcher funeral was an official state funeral.

However, I have seen it reported that the presence of the Queen at the funeral made it a state funeral in all but name.

In that context then, the Thatcher funeral was not officially designated as a state funeral.

Remember this when it happens.

I predict a mass exodus of NDP MPs from Quebec to the Liberals under Trudeau, knowing they will not be able to win reelection as NDP candidates in Quebec.

Mark my words.

Not likely.  In fact, I would say next to impossible.  Many reasons already stated.

Biden is old hat, even older hat in 2016, and I am not referring only to his age.

Democrats will be looking for renewal seeking to extend to twelve years their occupancy of the Oval Office, not a connection to the past, which is clearly what Biden is.   



 

I have long been a proponent of cross party tickets.

However, in reality, they are impractical, except in times of national crises, i.e. Lincoln/Johnson.

There have been national unity governments historically, during World War I in Canada, and during World War I and World War II in the U.K., consisting of members of government and opposition parties.

With the polarizing politics in the U.S., I cannot see a cross party ticket coming to the fore anytime in the near future in the U.S.

AT-LARGE SENATE

[ ] Alfred F. Jones of Puerto Rico
Labor Party

[2] HagridoftheDeep of South Carolina
Federalist Party

[6] Kalwejt of Vermont
Liberal Party

[3] Matt from VT of Massachusetts
Federalist Party

[ ] MaxQue of Colorado
Labor Party

[4] Mr. X of Ohio
Independent

[1] Napoleon of Connecticut
Liberal Party

[5] Poirot of New York
Independent

[  ] Write-in:______________________________

[  ] None of the above

Official Ballot

Assembly

[1 ] Goldwater (Federalist Party - Delaware)

[3 ] bore (Labor Party - Rhode Island)

[4 ] Snowball (Labor Party - New York)

[2 ] Write-in:homelycooking
 

 
 

Three years is an eternity in politics.

Things can change dramatically in that time.

Hillary Clinton is leading the polls largely due to one thing, name recognition.

I was not thinking about reservations, considering poor urban districts though...

You did say localities hoewever.

Senator Napoleon

Would you support a ban on the sale of all alcoholic drinks at all sporting events in Atlasia, amateur and professional?

[NAY]

NAY