Brokered or Bust: A Race To Remember

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Prologue: The story will start on February 12th, 2012, just after the Maine Caucuses. The results thus far are:

Fmr. Governor Mitt Romney - 106 Delegates
Fmr. Senator Rick Santorum - 37 Delegates
Fmr. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich - 35 Delegates
Congressman Ron Paul - 27 Delegates

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February 28th 2012

Arizona Primary

Mitt Romney - 39.4% - 29 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 32.8%
Ron Paul - 17.9% 
Newt Gingrich - 8.6%

February 28th 2012

Michigan Primary

Rick Santorum - 41.2% - 15 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney  - 36.4% -  8 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 13.8% - 5 Delegates Won
Newt Gingrich - 6.3% - 2 Delegates Won

Delegate Count:

Fmr. Governor Mitt Romney - 143 Delegates
Fmr. Senator Rick Santorum - 52 Delegates
Fmr. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich - 36 Delegates
Congressman Ron Paul - 30 Delegates

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"You win some, you lose some. Tonight we won Arizona and contested well in Michigan. I'm proud of what we were able to accomplish tonight. Now on to Washington!"



"We did absolutely phenomenal tonight! Thank you all so much for helping me win the great state of Michigan as well as come in second in the great state of Arizona. Together, we can win this thing and go on to defeat President Obama!"



"I'd like to congratulate Governor Romney and Senator Santorum on their victories in Michigan and Arizona tonight. They fought hard and got well deserved victories. By no means are we out of this though...I have faith that we can win this one!



"We fought hard tonight and had some pretty good finished. We're gonna fight hard in Washington and we're gonna fight hard until it's over. Mark my words: the Revolution is alive and well!"

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Remember that Michigan and Arizona lost half of their delegates.

F**k. The Atlas has it listed incorrectly then.

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Continue! And let Dr. Paul win a caucus or two! (and I'm glad we agree on the appropriate coloring for each candidate)

He'll win a few

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March 3rd 2012

Washington Caucus

Mitt Romney - 35.4%
Ron Paul - 30.7%
Rick Santorum - 21.1%
Newt Gingrich - 11.6%

"Thank you, Washington!"


Alaska Caucus Poll

Ron Paul - 34.7%
Mitt Romney - 30.8%
Rick Santorum 19.9%
Newt Gingrich - 13.2%

Georgia Primary Poll

Newt Gingrich - 43.8%
Rick Santorum - 22.1%
Mitt Romney - 21.6%
Ron Paul - 10.1%

Idaho Caucus Poll

Ron Paul - 38.3%
Mitt Romney - 28.6%
Rick Santorum - 20.1%
Newt Gingrich - 11.4%

Massachusetts Primary Poll

Mitt Romney - 54.4%
Rick Santorum - 21.7%
Ron Paul - 13.3%
Newt Gingrich - 8.1%

North Dakota Caucus Poll

Ron Paul - 37.3%
Mitt Romney - 26.9%
Rick Santorum - 19.7%
Newt Gingrich - 12.8%

Ohio Primary Poll

Mitt Romney - 40.4%
Rick Santorum - 29.7%
Newt Gingrich - 16.6%
Ron Paul - 10.4%

Oklahoma Primary Poll

Rick Santorum - 34.3%
Newt Gingrich - 28.1%
Mitt Romney - 22.2%
Ron Paul - 14.3%

Tennessee Primary Poll

Rick Santorum - 32.7%
Newt Gingrich - 31.7%
Mitt Romney - 21.4%
Ron Paul - 12.4%

Vermont Primary Poll

Mitt Romney - 41.4%
Ron Paul - 31.8%
Rick Santorum - 18.2%
Newt Gingrich - 7.6%

Virginia Primary Poll

Mitt Romney - 52.4%
Ron Paul - 44.3%

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Santorum isn't on the ballot in Virginia.

Son of a b*tch...I though it was just Gingrich. Ugh.

Thank you.

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Why would Mitt win Ohio if he couldn't win Michigan?

None of these polls are final results. I'll be posting another update tonight.

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March 6th 2012

Super Tuesday

Alaska Caucus

Ron Paul - 35.4% - 14 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 30.3% - 7 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum 20.4% - 3 Delegates Won
Newt Gingrich - 14.5% - 1 Delegate Won

Georgia Primary

Newt Gingrich - 44.9% - 40 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 22.8% - 21 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 20.2% - 10 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 10.9% - 4 Delegates Won

Idaho Caucus

Ron Paul - 42.4%
Mitt Romney - 26.3%
Rick Santorum - 21.4%
Newt Gingrich - 12.3%

Massachusetts Primary

Mitt Romney - 52.4% - 20 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 23.3% - 11 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 14.5% - 5 Delegates Won
Newt Gingrich - 6.3% - 2 Delegates Won

North Dakota Caucus

Ron Paul - 40.2% - 15 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 23.9% - 6 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 20.2% - 3 Delegates Won
Newt Gingrich - 13.4% - 1 Delegates Won

Ohio Primary

Rick Santorum - 40.1% - 31 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 32.1% - 17 Delegates Won
Newt Gingrich - 14.1% - 9 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 11.4% - 6 Delegates Won

Oklahoma Primary

Rick Santorum - 34.2% - 22 Delegates Won
Newt Gingrich - 27.6% - 10 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 21.2% - 5 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 15.8% - 3 Delegates Won

Tennessee Primary

Rick Santorum - 32.0% - 23 Delegates Won
Newt Gingrich - 26.2% - 9 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 23.1% - 4 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 16.9% - 3 Delegates Won

Vermont Primary

Mitt Romney - 43.8% - 9 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 30.3% - 5 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 19.3% - 2 Delegates Won
Newt Gingrich - 5.6% - 1 Delegate Won

Virginia Primary

Mitt Romney - 50.9% - 30 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 45.8% - 19 Delegates Won

Delegate Count

Fmr. Governor Mitt Romney - 247 Delegates
Fmr. Senator Rick Santorum - 162 Delegates
Congressman Ron Paul - 110 Delegates
Fmr. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich - 109 Delegates




"We fought hard and maintained our lead tonight. This country is obviously ready for change after nearly four years of failed policies by the current administration!"



"Tonight's results clearly show an uproar of support for truly Conservative values. I have a message for President Obama: Watch your back, cuz we're coming for you!"



"As I said last month, the Revolution is still alive. I was right. Tonight we pulled ahead of Speaker Gingrich because America is done with the war-mongering, the endless spending and the intrusive policies of the current administration. Liberty prevailed tonight, thank you!"



"Tonight clearly wasn't the best night for our campaign, but we're still in it. I'd like to thank the voters of Georgia for giving me a victory. I'm humbled to win such a great state. I'm proud that I got to represent the state in Congress. We're still in this thing. Let's go for it all!"

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March 10th 2012

Kansas Caucus

Rick Santorum - 33.9% - 18 Delegates Won
Newt Gingrich - 27.8% - 11 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 19.6% - 8 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 17.4% - 7 Delegates Won

March 10th 2012

Wyoming Caucus

Ron Paul - 48.5% - 6 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 23.5% - 3 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 13.7% - 2 Delegate Won
Newt Gingrich - 11.9% - 1 Delegate Won

Fmr. Governor Mitt Romney - 258 Delegates
Fmr. Senator Rick Santorum - 182 Delegates
Congressman Ron Paul - 123 Delegates
Fmr. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich - 121 Delegates

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Following the race, Newt Gingrich made the following speech:



"I am announcing today that I am dropping out of the race for President of the United States and endorsing Rick Santorum for President. Senator Santorum is a true fighter for Conservative values and would make a fantastic President. I gave this race my all, but I couldn't win. Thank you all for your support.

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March 13th 2012

Alabama Primary

Rick Santorum - 43.2% - 30 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 31.9% - 10 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 22.8% - 7 Delegates Won

March 13th 2012

Hawaii Caucus

Ron Paul - 54.3% - 11 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 24.4% - 4 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 19.8% - 2 Delegates Won

March 13th 2012

Mississippi Primary

Rick Santorum - 50.1% - 21 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 27.6% - 8 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 20.1% - 5 Delegates Won

Fmr. Governor Mitt Romney - 280 Delegates
Fmr. Senator Rick Santorum - 235 Delegates
Congressman Ron Paul - 146 Delegates
Fmr. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich - 121 Delegates

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March 17th 2012

Missouri Caucus

Rick Santorum - 53.3% - 31 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 33.8% - 14 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 11.7% - 8 Delegates Won

March 18th 2012

Puerto Rico Caucus

Mitt Romney - 58.6% - 20 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 30.2%
Rick Santorum - 9.6%

March 20th 2012

Illinois Primary

Rick Santorum - 40.1%
Mitt Romney - 38.7%
Ron Paul - 18.8%

March 24th 2012

Louisiana Primary

Rick Santorum - 52.3% - 13 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 29.2% - 5 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 14.6% -  3 Delegates Won

Delegate count:

Fmr. Governor Mitt Romney - 319 Delegates
Fmr. Senator Rick Santorum - 279 Delegates
Congressman Ron Paul - 157 Delegates
Fmr. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich - 121 Delegates

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April 3rd 2012

DC  Primary

Mitt Romney - 56.3% - 16 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 32.2%
Ron Paul - 8.9%

April 3rd 2012

Maryland Primary

Mitt Romney - 43.7% - 37 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 35.6%
Ron Paul - 17.8%

April 3rd 2012

Texas Primary

Rick Santorum - 55.4% -  102 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 30.4% - 38 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 13.3% - 9 Delegates Won

April 3rd 2012

Wisconsin Primary

Rick Santorum - 49.5% - 42 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 36.2%
Ron Paul - 12.8%

Delegate Count:

Fmr. Senator Rick Santorum - 423 Delegates
Fmr. Governor Mitt Romney - 410 Delegates
Congressman Ron Paul - 166 Delegates
Fmr. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich - 121 Delegates

Breaking News: Former Senator Rick Santorum Now GOP Frontrunner After Wins In Texas, Wisconsin

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April 24th 2012

Connecticut Primary

Mitt Romney - 49.7% - 13 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 31.4% - 9 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 17.7% - 3 Delegates Won

April 24th 2012

Delaware Primary

Mitt Romney - 51.4% - 17 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 32.2%
Ron Paul - 14.7%

April 24th 2012

New York Primary

Mitt Romney - 47.8% - 32 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 41.2% - 30 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 9.5% - 19 Delegates Won

April 24th 2012

Pennsylvania Primary

Rick Santorum - 44.6% - 30 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 43.7% - 27 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 10.4% - 15 Delegates Won

April 24th 2012

Rhode Island Primary

Mitt Romney - 54.7% - 8 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 29.8% - 5 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 13.9% - 3 Delegates Won

May 8th 2012

Indiana Primary

Rick Santorum - 50.3% - 16 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 34.9% - 7 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 12.7% - 4 Delegates Won

May 8th 2012

North Carolina Primary

Rick Santorum - 51.3%- 29 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 38.8% - 17 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 8.7% - 9 Delegates Won

May 8th 2012

West Virginia Primary

Rick Santorum - 52.9% - 4 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 31.6% - 3 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 14.3% - 2 Delegates Won

May 15th 2012

Nebraska Primary

Rick Santorum - 38.7%
Ron Paul - 33.4%
Mitt Romney - 25.6%

May 15th 2012

Oregon Primary

Mitt Romney - 51.6% - 18 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 37.4% - 6 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 9.3% - 5 Delegates Won

Delegate Count:

Fmr. Senator Rick Santorum - 552 Delegates
Fmr. Governor Mitt Romney - 552 Delegates
Congressman Ron Paul - 226 Delegates
Fmr. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich - 121 Delegates

Breaking News: Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney now tied in GOP presidential primary race with 552 delegates each

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Just a reminder: New York is WTA, as are some other states.

Wikipedia says it's proportional...D:

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Just a reminder: New York is WTA, as are some other states.

Wikipedia says it's proportional...D:

That's okay; let's see some more of your fine work, good sir!

Final update should come today

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Also Santorum isn't on the ballot in Indiana

Are you kidding me -____- welp let's just say he is for the sake of it. -sigh-

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May 22nd 2012

Arkansas Primary

Rick Santorum - 49.3% - 22 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 32.1% - 7 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 17.3% - 4 Delegates Won

May 22nd 2012

Kentucky Primary

Rick Santorum - 49.4% - 19 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 25.5% - 14 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 24.3% - 9 Delegates Won

June 5th 2012

California Primary

Mitt Romney - 55.8% - 169 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 21.9%
Rick Santorum - 20.4%

June 5th 2012

Montana Primary

Ron Paul - 47.3% - 16 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 27.6% - 7 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 23.4% - 3 Delegates Won

June 5th 2012

New Jersey Primary

Rick Santorum - 42.9% - 50 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 41.3%
Ron Paul - 14.6%

June 5th 2012

New Mexico Primary

Mitt Romney - 45.7% - 10 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 37.4% - 8 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 16.4% - 2 Delegates Won

June 5th 2012

South Dakota Primary

Ron Paul - 51.7% - 13 Delegates Won
Rick Santorum - 24.2% - 8 Delegates Won
Mitt Romney - 22.4% - 4 Delegates Won

June 26th 2012

Utah Primary

Mitt Romney - 58.4% - 40 Delegates Won
Ron Paul - 29.3%
Rick Santorum - 11.2%

Delegate Count:

Fmr. Governor Mitt Romney -  798 Delegates
Fmr. Senator Rick Santorum - 656 Delegates
Congressman Ron Paul -  281 Delegates
Fmr. Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich - 121 Delegates

Breaking News: No GOP Candidate Meets Required Delegate Count; Race Will Be Decided At Convention

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August 2nd 2012

CNN News Report:

Rumors are flying that Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and South Dakota Senator John Thune are being considered as potential "compromise" candidates for the 2012 Republican Nomination. The GOP's convention, which will be held later this month in Tampa, Florida, is set to be a "brokered"convention because none of the three remaining candidates met the required amount of delegates during the primary season. When asked if he'd accept the GOP's nomination for President, Governor Christie said "It's something I'm considering, but if I were asked today, my answer would be no. I want to serve a full term as Governor of New Jersey and unless the party desperately needs me, I'm going to sit this one out." We also spoke to Senator John Thune, who said "I'm warming up to the idea, but I don't think I have what it takes to win the election. I mean, President Obama is a word master. He has a loyal and faithful base and I just don't think I could pry that base from him. But I'd accept if the party needed me." Governor Mitch Daniels could not be reached for comment.

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Heres a interesting compromise candidate-------General Petraeus.

I considered Patraeus, Mike Huckabee, Rudy Giuliani, Jim DeMint and Scott Walker as other compromise candidates

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August 28th 2012

Breaking News: Fox News has learned that GOP Delegates have selected Gov. Mitch Daniels (R-IN) as their 2012 Presidential Nominee

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August 28th 2012

Breaking News: Fox News has learned that GOP Delegates have selected Gov. Mitch Daniels (R-IN) as their 2012 Presidential Nominee

Wait, they all abandoned their candidates? Or is this a pre convention rumor?

Daniels spoke at the GOP convention the previous day and proclaimed that he would accept the party's nomination.

However, this headline is just a rumor...for now

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Out of curiosity, will your update contain the actual convention balloting?

Possibly. Not sure yet.

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August 30th 2012

Mitch Daniels accepts the Republican nomination for President of the United States. GOP delegates selected him as a "compromise candidate"

Republican National Convention Presidential nominee vote, 2012

Mitch Daniels 1146 votes (48.1%)

Mitt Romney  481 votes (20.2%)

Rick Santorum  475 votes (19.9%)

Ron Paul 229 votes (1.0%)

No vote  49 (0.02%)

Total: 2,380 voters

Daniels selects New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez as his running mate.