Republican Ides of March Tuesday results thread (N. Marianas start at 4:30am ET)

[H.E. VOLODYMYR ZELENKSYY]

Can Rubio still run for senate?

Technically, yes, but quite a few candidates have already declared and he's said multiple times that he won't.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

Can Rubio still run for senate?

Probably not this year, but I hope he mounts a comeback bid for Bill Nelson's seat in 2018.

[Volrath50]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but Florida really knows how to count votes. They are like, 70% in, and everyone else is at like, 5% or less.

I guess Florida has learned how to run elections in the past 16 years.

[Nathan Towne]

Rubio did fairly well the entire campaign amongst women. If you look, state after state he finished 5-10 percentage better amongst women than he did with men. He just got crushed in the male vote.

[pppolitics]

Can Rubio still run for senate?

Probably not this year, but I hope he mounts a comeback bid for Bill Nelson's seat in 2018.

lol. He can he compete against an incumbent that actually comes to work?

[Oldiesfreak1854]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but Florida really knows how to count votes. They are like, 70% in, and everyone else is at like, 5% or less.

I guess Florida has learned how to run elections in the past 16 years.

A lot of people vote early there, supposedly.  And considering all the bad press they got in 2000, I'm sure they were motivated.  Never mind that the media was more to blame for that than their system.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

Can Rubio still run for senate?

Probably not this year, but I hope he mounts a comeback bid for Bill Nelson's seat in 2018.

lol. He can he compete against an incumbent that actually comes to work?

If Nelson retires, then all bets are off.

[Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but Florida really knows how to count votes. They are like, 70% in, and everyone else is at like, 5% or less.

I guess Florida has learned how to run elections in the past 16 years.

A lot of people vote early there, supposedly.  And considering all the bad press they got in 2000, I'm sure they were motivated.  Never mind that the media was more to blame for that than their system.

Oh, their system was plenty to blame.

[Why]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but Florida really knows how to count votes. They are like, 70% in, and everyone else is at like, 5% or less.

I guess Florida has learned how to run elections in the past 16 years.

Very true. Florida has been much quicker than the rest.

[Zanas]

This is the most human I have ever heard Rubio. If he had spoken like this during the campaign, he might be the one winning tonight.

And those hecklers should be ashamed.

I agree -- the guy had his daughters right next to him on the stage. Trump already won big; why spike the ball like that?

Trump supporters are 100% pure hatred, you see.

[win win]

donald trump commanding 22 point lead in Chicago's cook county

good job protestors

[Bigby]

Cruz isn't going to win NC, is he? It's super close between him and Trump.

[Mr. Morden]

Handful of votes in Illinois.  Here are the very very early results for the election of delegates:

link

Very early leaders in each congressional district (each candidate leading for all 3 delegates unless otherwise noted):

CD1: Trump
CD3: Trump
CD4: Cruz
CD5: Trump
CD7: 2 delegates for Trump; 1 for Kasich
CD9: Trump

That’s all so far, and just a handful of votes in each case.  Most of the votes so far are in CD3 and CD5.

[#TheShadowyAbyss]

Regarding Florida numbers we count votes based on typical scan sheets that auto-count the votes once you stick your ballot it

and interesting map in OH right now

[Badger]

Can Rubio still run for senate?

Probably not this year, but I hope he mounts a comeback bid for Bill Nelson's seat in 2018.

The Florida GOP has a deep bench. After this pathetic showing not many people will be lining up to back Rubio.

[Vern]

Mark it down, Cruz will win North Carolina by 2-3 points.

[Nathan Towne]

Hillary Clinton is going to win Ohio.

[yankeesfan]

Cruz isn't going to win NC, is he? It's super close between him and Trump.

It looks like he's winning the Election Day voting. The margin was 10%+ in early voting, so there's a chance.

[Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.]

Regarding Florida numbers we count votes based on typical scan sheets that auto-count the votes once you stick your ballot it

and interesting map in OH right now

Washington and Preble give it a nice yin-yang look.

[#TheShadowyAbyss]

Mark it down, Cruz will win North Carolina by 2-3 points.

I don't see how he can

[Ljube]

TRUMP's results are very disappointing. After his poor showing tonight, I am not certain he will be able to win the required 1237 delegates.

Cruz overperformed once more.

[Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.]

Very little in, but Trump seems to be winning everywhere in Missouri. Early votes?

[Joe Biden 2020]

donald trump commanding 22 point lead in Chicago's cook county

good job protestors

I tell you, these protestors better be careful, they are actually employing reverse psychology and actually helping to elect President Trump.

[win win]

Mark it down, Cruz will win North Carolina by 2-3 points.

He won't . He is winning big in Wake county (but already 63% in).

[Likely Voter]

It really doesn't matter in NC, its pure proportional. Win or lose Cruz is getting around 36% ish of the delegates.  IL and MO are more important to watch in terms of how many delegates Cruz can deny Trump.