2012: America's Future Decided - The Romney Administration

[feeblepizza]

Why does every single 2012 TL on this site have to be a conservative wank where Obama gets primary challenges from multiple unknown blue dogs?

This is the first one that I'm aware of.

Lieberman and Bayh unknown? LOLNO

[Penelope]

Why does every single 2012 TL on this site have to be a conservative wank where Obama gets primary challenges from multiple unknown blue dogs?

This is the first one that I'm aware of.

Lieberman and Bayh unknown? LOLNO

I'll give you Lieberman. A few smart people might remember him as Gore's running mate ten years ago. However, asking the average person on the street (outside of Indiana) who Evan Byah is will hardly wield good results.

[feeblepizza]

Why does every single 2012 TL on this site have to be a conservative wank where Obama gets primary challenges from multiple unknown blue dogs?

This is the first one that I'm aware of.

Lieberman and Bayh unknown? LOLNO

I'll give you Lieberman. A few smart people might remember him as Gore's running mate ten years ago. However, asking the average person on the street (outside of Indiana) who Evan Byah is will hardly wield good results.

His father (and himself) were presidential candidates, and were both on VP shortlists

[feeblepizza]

Why does every single 2012 TL on this site have to be a conservative wank where Obama gets primary challenges from multiple unknown blue dogs?

This is the first one that I'm aware of.

Lieberman and Bayh unknown? LOLNO

I'll give you Lieberman. A few smart people might remember him as Gore's running mate ten years ago. However, asking the average person on the street (outside of Indiana) who Evan Byah is will hardly wield good results.

if you're so upset by 2012 TL's, then get creative and write your own. I was just going down the list, looking for "Odysseus" threads. Strangely, I don't see any.

Thank you, bawlexus.

[feeblepizza]

April 3, 2012: As Minnesota and Kansas vote, the Romney campaign is ecstatic for a comeback; the Gingrich campaign is heavily anticipating a win in Kansas; and the Pawlenty campaign is steeling itself for the worst.

Minnesota

Romney 32.1%
Pawlenty 31.7%
Gingrich 29.4%
Bolton 4.6%

Kansas

Gingrich 32.9%
Romney 30.8%
Pawlenty 29.5%
Bolton 7.1%

Republican Delegate Count - Gingrich (417), Romney (395), Pawlenty (48), Bolton (17), Pataki (11), Pence (6), Santorum (0), Rossi (0), Barbour (0), Johnson (0)

Romney has now thrown himself back into the game after recovering from March's southern voters. Tim Pawlenty has just short of 50 delegates, and isn't expected to perform very well in the next primaries - Oklahoma and Texas.

April 5, 2012: Unemployment at 10.4% after a long standstill

April 10, 2012: Now, the Romney campaign is preparing for a major blow.

Oklahma

Gingrich 61.7%
Romney 19.4%
Pawlenty 15.9%
Bolton 2.8%

Texas

Gingrich 39.9%
Romney 30.6%
Pawlenty 15.5%
Bolton 13.8%

Republican Delegate Count - Gingrich (509), Romney (429), Pawlenty (48), Bolton (17), Pataki (11), Pence (6), Santorum (0), Rossi (0), Barbour (0), Johnson (0)

April 11, 2012: Tim Pawlenty makes an announcement at his home in Minnesota: "I have decided that it is best to discontinue my campaign for the presidency. This far into the race, it has become apparent that I will not make anymore gains worthwhile. I am giving my wholehearted endorsement to Mitt Romney."

April 17, 2012: Mitt Romney enters favorable territory when it comes to the Utah and Colorado primaries, while the Democrats host their first primary for a long while - the Pennsylvania primary.

Utah

Romney 96.7%
Gingrich 2.9%
Bolton 0.1%

Colorado

Romney 68.3%
Gingrich 26.2%
Bolton 3.3%

Republican Delegate Count - Gingrich (509), Romney (487), Bolton (17), Pawlenty (48), Pataki (11), Pence (6), Santorum (0), Rossi (0), Barbour (0), Johnson (0)

Mitt Romney is still gaining momentum, with crushing, take-all victories in Utah and Colorado. It seems apparent to most onlookers that a Romney victory will be inevitable.

Now, on the Democratic side, President Obama seems to have Pennsylvania under his belt, according to the polls....

Pennsylvania

Obama 59.9%
Bayh 39.9%

Democratic Delegate Count - Obama (1628), Bayh (1467), Lieberman (35)

Now, President Obama is exactly 582 delegates away from being renominated. Evan Bayh's lead is long gone, and most think it can never be recovered.

April 18, 2012: John Bolton drops his campaign and endorses Mitt Romney for President.


Thanks for reading! Keep commenting/criticizing!

[tmthforu94]

I can see it...Romney's going to win!

[California8429]

I can see it...Romney's Gingrich's going to win!

[Del Tachi]

Yay!  Pawlenty dropped out and is no longer spoling the election for Mitt!  I was hoping that Pataki would prove to be a dark horse, but I guess I can't get everything.  Well, he'd still make a great VP

[Yelnoc]

I'm calling it.

Obama/Biden vs. Romney/Pawlenty

[California8429]

Yay!  Pawlenty dropped out and is no longer spoling the election for Mitt!  I was hoping that Pataki would prove to be a dark horse, but I guess I can't get everything.  Well, he'd still make a great VP

^

well...the second half

[feeblepizza]

April 23, 2012: With one day to go until the Republican primary in Oregon and the caucus in Washington, Senator Dino Rossi has been campaigning nonstop for Mitt Romney. Most say that Rossi's campaigning has pulled off, as Romney is leading massively.

April 24, 2012: The results are in from Washington and Oregon....

Washington Caucus

Romney 64.3%
Gingrich 35.2%

Oregon Primary

Romney 59.6%
Gingrich 40.3%

Republican Delegate Count - , Romney (529), Gingrich (514), Pawlenty (48), (Bolton (17), Pataki (11), Pence (6), Santorum (0), Barbour (0), Johnson (0), Rossi (0)

Romney's lead has now returned, by 15 delegates. At this point, the GOP nomination could go to either candidate. May 8 will see contests in four states for Republicans and two states for Democrats.

May 8, 2012: Republican contests in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Indiana.....

Massachusetts

Romney 69.9%
Gingrich 29.8%

Connecticut

Romney 65.2%
Gingrich 34.6%

New Jersey

Romney 54.3%
Gingrich 45.5%

Indiana

Gingrich 54.8%
Romney 44.9%

Republican Delegate Count - Romney (617), Gingrich (572), Pawlenty (48), (Bolton (17), Pataki (11), Pence (6), Santorum (0), Barbour (0), Johnson (0), Rossi (0)

The Democrats are hosting primaries in Indiana and North Carolina.....

Indiana

Bayh 52.8%
Obama 47%

North Carolina

Obama 56.9%
Bayh 40.1%

Democratic Delegate Count - Obama (1729), Bayh (1553), Lieberman (35)

President Obama is now only 481 delegates away from being renominated. Former Governor Howard Dean of Vermont, an Obama campaigner, called upon Bayh to drop out to avoid dividing the party; Bayh responded by stating that he would drop out when President Obama gained 2,210 delegates.

[feeblepizza]

May 15, 2012: With the primary season drawing to an end, most say that the Democratic race is sealed up for Obama, while the Republican race (although currently being dominated by Romney) is still wide open. The Republicans are having primaries in Tennessee, North Carolina, California, and Arizona; West Virginia Democrats also vote today....

Tennessee

Gingrich 64.7%
Romney 36.1%

North Carolina

Gingrich 58.8%
Romney 41.9%

California

Romney 51.7%
Gingrich 49%

Arizona

Romney 49.8%
Gingrich 49.1%

Republican Delegate Count - Romney (744), Gingrich (706), Pawlenty (48), Bolton (17), Pataki (11), Pence (6), Barbour (0), Santorum (0), Rossi (0), Johnson (0)

Now Romney has retaken the lead. He is only 447 delegates away from gaining the nomination; Gingrich is 485. The race could go either way....

The Democratic results from West Virginia are in:

Bayh 55.9%
Obama 43.9%

Democratic Delegate Count - Obama (1737), Bayh (1576), Lieberman (35)

May 19, 2012: The Republican Party has agreed to host one more primary between Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney. The host channel will be FOX and the debate will be held on June 5, the day of Republican primaries in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Georgia. The sponsoring organization with be the Independent Womens' Voice.

May 22, 2012: Today the Democrats are hosting two more primaries, this time in Kentucky and Oregon. Voter turnout is expected to be low, as most see that Obama will be the victor in any case. At this point, Bayh would have to win almost every primary left to gain the nomination.

Kentucky

Bayh 66.8%
Obama 33.1%

Oregon

Obama 54.8%
Bayh 46%

Democratic Delegate Count - Obama (1781), Bayh (1634), Lieberman (35)

Even with a landslide victory in Kentucky and a close defeat in Oregon, the Bayh campaign is still in need of assistance. Thus, its friend Senator Joseph Lieberman (R-Conn.) announces that he will be giving all of his delegates to Bayh: "It is essential that Democrats turn out a nominee who stands by America's best interests."

Bayh now has a total of 1669 delegates - he still trails Obama by 112 delegates, and still needs 541 delegates to win the nomination. Obama, on the other hand, needs 429, a feat that most say will be accomplished very, very soon.


Next up - The GOP debate and more primaries!!!! Please comment!

[feeblepizza]

May 25, 2012: The Democratic Party also announces that they will hold a debate on June 1, hosted on CNN. The sponsoring organization will be the ACLU.

June 1, 2012: The last primary debates are held today: the Republicans debate in New York City, at FOX headquarters. Newt Gingrich blasted Romney on healthcare and the economy. Romney came back by pointing to Gingrich's ethics cases in the past. 39% said that Gingrich won the debate, while 37% say Romney won; 24% report that they are undecided or have no opinion.

In Atlanta at the CNN headquarters, Evan Bayh unleashed his final attack: he attacked the climbing unemployment rate and the ever increasingly unpopular healthcare bill. President Obama seemed weak in comparison, still blaming Bush and pointing to "hope." 46% of Democrats say that Bayh won, while 31% say that Obama won.

Romney is leading Gingrich 45-43, while President Obama leads Bayh 49-45. In general election polls, Romney leads Obama 44-43, and leads Bayh 49-39. Newt Gingrich is losing to Obama 50-39, but beating Evan Bayh 39-38.

June 5, 2012: Republicans have a big day ahead of them, while the Democrats are voting in Montana and South Dakota.

Pennsylvania

Romney 54.3%
Gingrich 46.1%

Ohio

Romney 50.1%
Gingrich 49.8%

Michigan

Romney 58.6%
Gingrich 43.1%

Illinois

Gingrich 50.1%
Romney 49.7%

Georgia

Gingrich 69.7%
Romney 30.1%

Republican Delegate Count - Romney (892), Gingrich (870), Pawlenty (48), Bolton (17), Pataki (11), Pence (6), Barbour (0), Santorum (0), Rossi (0), Johnson (0)

Now Mitt Romney is only 299 delegates away from the nomination. Gingrich is 321 away.

The Democrats are also holding contests in Montana and South Dakota...

Montana

Bayh 52.1%
Obama 47.8%

South Dakota

Bayh 53.4%
Obama 47.8%

Democratic Delegate Count - Obama (1897), Bayh (1684)

ALL DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES/CAUCUSES ARE OVER - ALL NEW  COUNTY CAUCUSES WILL OCCUR ON JUNE 12


Please comment

[California8429]

Go Newt!

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Go Newt! I mean, Go Romney!

[Yelnoc]

Is it possible for neither Obama nor Bayh to get a majority of delegates?  How about a tie?  As to the republican race...gah.  I don't like either choice.  Still, awesome timeline I can't wait to see who will face off against who.

[feeblepizza]

Is it possible for neither Obama nor Bayh to get a majority of delegates?  How about a tie?  As to the republican race...gah.  I don't like either choice.  Still, awesome timeline I can't wait to see who will face off against who.

No, it isn't possible for a tie or a "hung" Democratic race. All the caucuses/primaries have been decided, and Lieberman gave all of his delegates to Bayh. Wait until the next post, when the Democrats have all of their county caucuses together (the nominee will be decided then ).

And if you're wondering why I just put all the Democratic county caucuses together on one day - I didn't add them in originally, and so I came out with an anticlimactic June 5 .

[feeblepizza]

June 12, 2012: The Republican primary in New York:

New York

Romney 69.9%
Gingrich 29.8%

Republican Delegate Count - Romney (993), Gingrich (870), Pawlenty (48), Bolton (17), Pataki (11), Pence (6), Barbour (0), Santorum (0), Rossi (0), Johnson (0)

Mitt Romney is now a precious 198 delegates away from clinching the Republican nomination - if he can win Florida and a majority of delegates on the June 26 county-caucus day, he will be the next nominee. Newt Gingrich, however, may still pull something off.

Also, President Obama is renominated by his party after sweeping county caucuses. Evan Bayh concedes and agrees to give his full support.

June 14, 2012: 88-year old former President George H.W. Bush dies in a skydiving accident with his son, Marvin Bush.

George Herbert Walker Bush (June 12, 1924-June 14, 2012)

June 16-17, 2012: President Bush's funeral is held. "George Herbert Walker Bush was a true America hero: for his valiant military service during World War II, for his varied political activities, and, of course, for his role in being the head of a wonderful and accomplished American family."

His son, former President George W. Bush, was unable to give his prepared remarks because he began to cry profusely whenever he attempted to speak. His speech was skipped. He was seen kneeling in prayer at the tombstone a few hours after the burial.

June 19, 2012: The Florida primary (the final one!!!!):

Florida

Romney 50.1%
Gingrich 49.8%

Republican Delegate Count - Romney (1050), Gingrich (870), Pawlenty (48), Bolton (17), Pataki (11), Pence (6), Barbour (0), Santorum (0), Rossi (0), Johnson (0)

Mitt Romney has now breached 1,000 delegates with the help of Florida's winner-take-all system. The county caucuses on June 26 will decide the fate of the GOP.
 
June 26, 2012: The county caucuses were close, but Mitt Romney was nominated after taking 1,192 delegates. Gingrich concedes and endorses Romney in hopes of party unity in the coming months.

The general election:

President Barack Obama (D)

vs.

Mitt Romney (R)

Please comment

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Sad thing about President Bush

[redcommander]

Nikki Haley would be a great choice for Romney's vp

[Progressive]

Keep going. Really liking this!

[hawkeye59]

Sad thing about President Bush

I agree. But lol at a skydiving accident.

[Yelnoc]

Sad thing about President Bush

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Possible VP picks for Romney (some are not at all likely, but I like throwing out names )
Former Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich of Georgia
Governor Bob McDonnell of Virginia
Governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina
Governor Chris Cristie of New Jersey
Former Governor Gary Johnson of New Mexico
Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan
Governor Haley Barbour of Mississippi
Former Governor Jeb Bush of Florida
Senator Marco Rubio of Florida

[feeblepizza]

The month of June is, overall, dull. The unemployment rate edged out at 10.8% at the end of the very end of the month. The Romney campaign released a set of ads about "Unemployment's March to 11."

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis stated in separate interviews that President Obama was "stubborn" in his belief that the economy was recovering. When asked whether or not they believed that the economy was recovering, both declined to answer (although Locke gave a hint that he believed it was not).

August 1, 2012: Vice-President Biden suffers a mild stroke. He recovers in a matter of a few hours at the Bethesda, Maryland General Hospital. The next day, the vice-presidents' office announces that Biden does not wish to remain on the ticket in 2012.

August 2, 2012: On President Obama's list of potential 2012 running-mates are Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.), Governor Kay Hagan (D-NC), Senator Kirsten Gilibrand (D-NY), and U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.), who replaced Robert Gates in early 2011.

August 5, 2012: Polls are out and show Romney leading by a massive amount:

Romney 353
Obama 185

Oregon
Romney 45%
Obama 44%

Nevada
Romney 47%
Obama 44%

Minnesota
Romney 45%
Obama 44%

Iowa
Romney 46%
Obama 43%

Wisconsin
Romney 49%
Obama 46%

Michigan
Romney 45%
Obama 44%

Pennsylvania
Romney 43%
Obama 41%

New Hampshire
Romney 47%
Obama 45%

August 20, 2012: Speculation rises about who Mitt Romney will pick as his running mate. Candidates include Senator John Thune (R-SD), Governor Rick Snyder (R-Mich.), Governor Nikki Haley (R-SC), and Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ). Romney announces that he will announce his running mate on the 22nd.

August 22, 2012: The day is finally here, and Mitt Romney's running mate is:

At a rally in Newark, New Jersey, Mitt Romney announces that Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey will be his running mate in the 2012 general election. "Chris is a voice for reform and for fiscal sanity in this world of rampant, out of control spending, debts, and deficits."


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