2016 Presidential Election

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

March 1, 2016- Super Tuesday

Governor Chris Christie and his family at Asbury Park, celebrating his victories in Super Tuesday

Split Victory for Cuomo and Biden


GOP Super Tuesday
States won by Christie
Alaska
Georgia
Massachusetts
Ohio
Tennessee
Vermont

States won by Rubio
Idaho
North Dakota
Oklahoma

States won by Ryan
Virginia

Democratic Super Tuesday
States won by Biden
Massachusetts
North Dakota
Vermont
Idaho
Virginia

States won by Cuomo
Georgia
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Alaska

States won by Emanuel
Ohio

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

March 3, 2016- Emanuel drops out, endorses Cuomo

After not performing well in the Super Tuesday primaries, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel ends his presidential bid, and will support for Cuomo

March 4, 2016- After Emanuel's out, Hillary Clinton endorses Andrew Cuomo

After initially endorsing Rahm Emanuel, now after Emanuel withdrew, Clinton endorses Andrew Cuomo

March 7, 2016- Former President George W. Bush endorses Christie for President

Former President George W. Bush endorses Christie for president during a town hall meeting in New Jersey

March 10, 2016- Rand Paul ends presidential bid, endorses Rubio for President

After seeking his father's advice, Rand Paul decides to end his presidential bid, will endorse for Rubio for President

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

March 12,2016- Ryan drops out, endorses Christie for President

After low campaign funds and no top campaign contributors, Paul Ryan ends his Presidential Bid and will endorse Christie for President and promises to appear in his television ads.

March 13, 2016- CBS News Presidential Poll
GOP
Christie- 49%
Rubio- 41%
Undecided-10%

Democratic
Cuomo- 50%
Biden- 48%
Undecided-2%

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

March 16, 2016- Kansas, Alabama and Hawaii vote

Kansas Caucus
-GOP-Chris Christie wins Kansas (53%-47%)
-Democratic-Andrew Cuomo wins Kansas (52%-48%)

Alabama Primary
-GOP-Marco Rubio easily wins Alabama (56%-44%)
-Democratic-Joe Biden wins Alabama (51%-47%-2%others)

Hawaii Caucus
-GOP-Chris Christie easily wins Hawaii (57%-41%-2%)
-Democratic-Andrew Cuomo wins Hawaii (53%-46%-1%)

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

March 18, 2014- Mississippi votes

GOP Primary
Marco Rubio victorious at his home state's neighbor (54-44-2)
Democratic Primary
Joe Biden upset victory (48-47-5)

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

March 20, 2016- Christie's 2013 Ad''Stronger than the Storm'' re-airs in Illinois and Louisiana

Just only a day before primaries starts in Illinois and Louisiana, Chris Christie airs one of his ads about his record in New Jersey.

March 20, 2016- Cuomo and Biden debate in Illinois, Cuomo wins according to CNN poll


A debate set by the Illinois Democratic Party and CNN was held in Chicago between Andrew Cuomo and Joe Biden, moderated by Wolf Blitzer. The debate focused in the economy and foreign policy. A survey conducted by CNN. 45% thought Cuomo won, 37% thought Biden won, 18% thought it was a draw

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

March 21, 2016- Louisiana and Illinois vote

Louisiana Republican Primary
Christie- 53%
Rubio-47%

Louisiana Democratic Primary
Cuomo-45%
Biden- 44%
Uncommited- 11%

Illinois Republican Primary
Christie- 53%
Rubio-45%
Uncommited-2%

Illinois Democratic Primary
Biden- 49%
Cuomo-47%
Uncommited- 4%

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

March 23, 2016- Rubio exits presidential race, running for re-election in FL instead.

After suffering defeats in Louisiana and Illinois, FL Senator Marco Rubio made up his mind to end his campaign and run for re-election in FL Senate instead

March 23, 2016- Chris Christie, presumptive GOP Nominee

After Marco Rubio's decision to run for re-election in his senate seat, Chris Christie secured the GOP Nomination. He made a short speech in Newark,NJ where he laid out his platforms and his agendas

March 25, 2016- Romney endorses Christie


March 26, 2016- Lieberman endorses Christie

At an interview with CNN, Lieberman indicates his support for Republican Chris Christie.

March 27,2016- Political analysts: It's over for Biden if he loses tomorrow's primaries
Political pundits said that if Cuomo wins all three primaries tomorrow, it's over for Vice President Biden.

March 28,2016- D.C, Maryland and Wisconsin vote
Note: Chris Christie won all of the primaries

D.C Primary (Dem)
Biden- 59%
Cuomo- 41%

Maryland Primary (Dem)
Cuomo- 57%
Biden- 43%

Wisconsin Primary (Dem)
Cuomo- 55%
Biden- 45%

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

March 31, 2016- Fox News Presidential Preference Poll
Democratic Nomination
Andrew Cuomo-49%
Joe Biden- 47%
Undecided- 4%

General Election
Chris Christie-48%
Andrew Cuomo- 46%
Undecided- 6%

Chris Christie-49%
Joe Biden- 42%
Undecided- 9%

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

April 2, 2016- Former Pres. Bill Clinton backs Cuomo in his presidential run

At a campaign stop in New York, Former President Bill Clinton announced his full support for Cuomo for his presidential run.

April 3, 2016- Tomorrow's primaries will decide the Democratic's nominee for President.



In several morning political talk shows, most pundits describe tomorrow's primaries as a deciding factor for the Democratic nominee for President

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

April 4, 2016- Cuomo swept all primaries but Delaware
Andrew Cuomo wins all primaries but loses Delaware to native Joe Biden. A statement by Biden was scheduled tomorrow regarding this results.At the GOP side, Chris Christie, being the only viable candidate, wins all the primaries.

Connecticut Primary- Cuomo- 53%-Biden-47%
Delaware Primary- Biden-82%-Cuomo- 18%
New York Primary- Cuomo- 68%-Biden-32%
Pennsylvania Primary- Cuomo- 56%-Biden-44%
Rhode Island Primary- Cuomo- 57%-Biden-43%

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

April 5, 2016- Biden ends campaigning and presidential bid

After losing key primaries yesterday, Vice President Joe Biden ends his presidential bid and offered his support to the presumptive nominee, Andrew Cuomo. ''I sent my congratulatory message to the Democratic nominee, Gov. Cuomo and I wished him well and I indicate my full support for him''.

Cuomo, presumptive Democratic nominee

After securing the enough delegates and after Biden's exit to the primaries, Gov. Andrew Cuomo becomes the presumptive nominee of the Democratic nominee. ''All of us should unite together, stand up and work together so we can get our economy growing again''

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

April 9, 2016- Obama backs Cuomo for President
 
At a press conference in New York, President Obama endorsed Andrew Cuomo for president.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

April 14, 2016- CNN Presidential Poll

Chris Christie- 46%
Andrew Cuomo- 41%
Undecided-13%

April 20, 2016- GOP Convention scheduled August 10-13 at Cleveland, Ohio
The RNC announced that this year's convention will be scheduled at August 10-12 at (undecided stadium)Cleveland, Ohio

April 22, 2016- DNC Convention scheduled August 15-18 at Philadelphia
After meeting with several Democratic politicians at Philadelphia, the DNC announced that the 2016 DNC will be scheduled at August 15-17 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

April 23, 2016- Rubio: Gov. Christie knows his positions

Amidst reports that the presumptive Democratic nominee, Andrew Cuomo is changing his positions, FL Senator Marco Rubio stated that:''Even amidst his administration in NJ is facing scandals, Gov. Chris Christie never changed his positions to attract voters''

April 24, 2016: Cuomo: I never changed my positions

In reaction to reports about him being a flip-flopper, Cuomo said.'' All that you heard are false.I never flip-flopped for the sake of votes''

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

May 2016-June 2016 -Primaries held in rest of the states, with Cuomo and Christie winning every state.

The results of the state primaries (without %)
GOP

Red- Primaries and Caucuses won by Chris Christie
Blue- Primaries and Caucuses won by Marco Rubio
Yellow-Primaries and Caucuses won by Paul Ryan
Green-Primaries and Caucuses won by Mike Huckabee

Democratic

Red- Primaries and Caucuses won by Joe Biden
Blue- Primaries and Caucuses won by Andrew Cuomo
Yellow-Primaries and Caucuses won by Rahm Emanuel

[Senator Cris]

Go Christie!

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

June 3, 2016- Christie campaign already considering some candidates for VP.

According to some sources, four persons are considered for Christie's running mate. They are: Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, Kelly Ayotte, and Rand Paul.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

June 9, 2016- Cuomo presents possible VP picks

At a press conference, presumptive nominee Andrew Cuomo presented possible VP picks for the election. They are Rahm Emanuel, Charlie Crist, Mark Warner and Amy Klobuchar.

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

June 24, 2016- Rubio refuses to be VP

After considered for Christie's running mate, Marco Rubio refuses to become Christie's running mate, said ''Mr. Christie, I still have a long way to go.'

June 30, 2016- Democratic VP Picks narrowed down to Crist and Klobuchar

Democratic leaders said that VP picks narrowed down to Charlie Crist and Amy Klobuchar

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

ABOUT POLLING, I will show the map (with toss-up) and the survey, then during the two final weeks of the campaign, the same, with no tossups map. I would make:

DARK- Solid Republican/Democratic
NO DEGREE (eg. red or blue)- Likely Republican/Democratic
LIGHT- Slightly Republican/Democratic

COLOR CODING (this site's colors)
RED- Democrats
BLUE- Republicans
YELLOW- toss-ups

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

July 5, 2016- Gallup Polling for President
Chris Christie- 49%
Andrew Cuomo- 44%
Others- 1%
Undecided- 6%

ELECTORAL MAP as of June 27-July 1

Chris Christie- 196
Andrew Cuomo- 181
Toss-ups- 161

[Potatoe]

Uh, what about Bridgegate? Did that disappear or something?

[Former Lincoln Assemblyman & Lt. Gov. RGN]

July 15, 2016- Jeb Bush to become Christie's running mate

After reviewing possible vice president picks, now Chris Christie, GOP nominee, announced that he  selected former Florida Governor Jeb Bush.''He made Florida a great state surely he will make America a great state''., said Christie.

CBS News Polling after Christie's announcement
Chris Christie- 50%
Andrew Cuomo- 44%
Others- 1%
Undecided- 5%

ELECTORAL MAP as of July 18-July 22

Chris Christie- 248
Andrew Cuomo- 181
Toss-ups- 109

[badgate]

Uh, what about Bridgegate? Did that disappear or something?

It has been mentioned...I think the author intends that it went away as an issue by 2016.