Decision 2008: Crossroads

[KaiserDave]

Bumping since I will not let this die under any circumstances.

Don't worry
It's just I joined an election game have had less time
Don't worry

[KaiserDave]

Note: I'm baaaaaack!

PRESIDENT McCAIN



RUSS!: Russmania Sweeps Iowa

Despite Hillary Clinton's frontrunner status, and she remains ahead in the polls, Russ Feingold has won the media battle without a doubt. His rallies are by far the largest of any candidate. Young people, seniors, and people of many different backgrounds have shown up at his rallies. Long cheers of "RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSSSSSSSSSSSS" define his every rally, where he bashes the President, touts his progressive record, blasts the economy, and promises to bring the troops home. There has even been cross-over support from some Republicans, inspired by his message and star power. This is not just crowd size, Feingold has ticked up in the polls.

Gaddafi Dead: Killed in Sirte

Libyan Dictator Muammar Gaddafi is dead, after the collapse of his government in Tripoli in rebel forces, his forces and loyalists have been in constant retreat. Gaddafi retreated with his bodyguards to a small compound in Sirte, where his men tried to stave off rebel forces again. However, Gaddafi and his cohorts were retreating to a drainage pipes when an American air strike blasted the area, rebel forces later found Gaddafi's head and dismembered body parts. President McCain announced the death in a White House press conference, and announced that he would be petitioning congress to deploy ground troops to Tripoli, to help stabilize the situation.




Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 46%
Disapprove: 51%

Vice Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 40%
Disapprove: 53%

US Unemployment Rate
9.4% ^

Republican Primary Poll:
Sarah Palin: 37%
Mitt Romney: 35%
Ron Paul: 20%

Democratic Primary Poll:
Hillary Clinton: 40%
Russ Feingold: 34%
Phil Bredesen: 10%
Donald Trump: 10%
Ted Strickland: 4%

[KaiserDave]

PRESIDENT McCAIN



Beshear Wins Reelection, Democrats Run the Table

The 2011 elections have once again been easy wins for the Democratic Party. Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear won a 30 point romp victory over his little-known Republican opponent, while in West Virginia Earl Ray Tomblin won a 9 point victory, winning some southern West Virginia counties with over 90% of the vote. Democrats lost in Mississippi and Louisiana, but little known Democrats still got within 10% in Mississippi and 15% in Louisiana. President McCain, while no longer running in politics, certainly will see this as a further blow to the trust in him.

Bob Menendez Says NO to Soldiers in Libya

Senate Foreign relations committee chairman Bob Menendez chided the President while chairing a meeting of the committee. He said that:
"this is reckless, this is dangerous. This ignores the lessons of Iraq. The President is not managing a sound foreign policy, and I for one, will not allow it. We are not doing Iraq 2.0 in Libya. No way."
Bob Menendez has raised his profile among Democrats lately with his strong stances against the President's hawkish policies. While he's nowhere in the 2012 discussions, he's emerged as a muckraker of sorts. An opponent of military adventurism. The President however, may seek to deploy troops to Libya through executive authority. Polls show that troops in Libya is a very unpopular idea.




Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 44%
Disapprove: 51%

Vice Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 39%
Disapprove: 53%

US Unemployment Rate
9.4% -

Republican Primary Poll:
Sarah Palin: 36%
Mitt Romney: 36%
Ron Paul: 20%

Democratic Primary Poll:
Hillary Clinton: 40%
Russ Feingold: 33%
Donald Trump: 11%
Phil Bredesen: 10%
Ted Strickland: 4%

[KaiserDave]

PRESIDENT McCAIN



Justice Souter to Retire, SCOTUS debate returns

Justice David Souter announced his imminent retirement today, giving President McCain his second opportunity to put a justice on the bench. Judiciary Committee Chairman Pat Leahy spoke first on the retirement, commending Justice Souter for his years of service, and calling on the President appoint a non idealogical, pragmatic judge in the mold of Justice Garland. Press Secretary Ed Gillespie did not comment on the Chairman's declaration, but Senator DeMint denounced the President's past decision, and called for a "principled, conservative, constitution-supporting leader." He also had a joint rally with Vice President Palin in South Carolina, where they pulled together a massive crowd.

Mark Warners Jumps into the Campaign, Announces Run for President

Senator and Former Governor Mark Warner of Virginia announced his run for President with a small announcement in Richmond. Speaking to a small gathering of 75 or so people in Richmond, Senator Warner denounced the failing economy, emphasized his record as Governor and businessman, and bashed the "skyrocketing debt and class sizes, and plummeting wages and test scores." He is largely seen as a centrist in the race, and many say his campaign is a longshot.

McCain Turns Right: Picks Mike DeWine

President McCain gave a press conference where he selected Former Ohio Senator Mike DeWine as his choice for Justice of the Supreme Court. The former Ohio Senator was defeated by current Senator Sherrod Brown in 2006, but was an active surrogate for President McCain in 2008, credited by some with delivering the crucial swing state of Ohio. This is seen as a lurch to the right, and concession to conservatives, who were furious with the pick of moderate, almost seen as liberal, Merrick Garland when Justice Stevens retired. Senator Leahy, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee called the nomination "concerning and disappointing" while still offered some praise for the former Senator. Senator Jeff Sessions, conservative leader and ranking member on the committee, provided glowing praise for Senator DeWine. Governor Strickland, candidate for President, made an issue of it on the stump, at both rallies in Akron and Cedar Rapids, he attacked Senator DeWine and the President.


Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 43%
Disapprove: 51%

Vice Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 40%
Disapprove: 53%

US Unemployment Rate
9.1% ↓

Republican Primary Poll:
Sarah Palin: 39%
Mitt Romney: 35%
Ron Paul: 18%

Democratic Primary Poll:
Hillary Clinton: 39%
Russ Feingold: 33%
Donald Trump: 11%
Phil Bredesen: 9%
Mark Warner: 4%
Ted Strickland: 2%

[Rhenna]

Enjoying this timeline.

[Grassroots]

Enjoying this timeline.

[KaiserDave]

Enjoying this timeline.

Thanks, I'm finally bringing it back in force. Thoughts on DeWine, Warner?

[KaiserDave]

Note: Thanks to Parrotguy for letting me use this awesome format!

The first Republican debate was expected to be a real show of fireworks, Vice President Palin had held two press conferences in 3 years as Vice President, both of which when horribly wrong. This would be the first time since 2008 where she was put in front of a camera and couldn't get away. But she had the momentum, most polls had her narrowly leading Romney and far ahead of Paul. The Ames Straw Poll in the early fall had her far ahead of her competitors, with Romney and Paul competing for second place. Romney was balancing his duties as Secretary of the Treasury with the campaign, whereas Palin spent very little time on the job as Vice President, and was a rare sight in the White House. Ron Paul, well people didn't know what to expect of him. He seemed like a feasible option this time around though. The debate would finally put this campaign into high gear.

Mitt

Mitt walked onto the stage, waving to the crowd of Republicans in Des Moines, eagerly waving to them. This was certainly going to be an interesting debate, perhaps more so than his debates with Rudy, McCain, and Huckabee. He had prepared for a tough debate, Paul and Palin would most likely go right for him, lambasting the state of the economy, and for runaway spending. But he was ready to subvert the narrative. He had binders chock full of attacks on Palin. Paul started with an opening statement about liberty, and freedom from government. He blasted Bush for the wars and the economy, he went after McCain for runaway spending, Merrick Garland, and the wars. His line on Merrick Garland gathered the most applause. That pick was VERY unpopular among conservative circles. Mitt gave a nice statement reintroducing himself to Republican voters, emphasizing his record in the private sector and emphasized the more popular policies of President McCain, at least among Republicans. Which was the end of numerous regimes in the Middle East, the shattering of the Taliban in Afghanistan, the new START treaty (which was more palatable to some hawks), and some reduced taxes (though nowhere near what anyone anywhere had hoped for). Sarah Palin, then went, oh no. Mitt watched with anticipation. She started by thanking Iowa Republicans, and the troops. Then she began a long meandering statement about fighting for little guys everywhere, she blasted many (perhaps unknown to her) McCain policies and called for "conservatism today, conservatism tomorrow, and ya know, conservatism forever." Did she know she was paraphrasing George Wallace? She ending by a spontaneous blast at Barack Obama and oddly enough Al Gore. She received a burst of loud applause. The debate started slow, they went through terrorism, where Ron Paul stood out as an isolationist, but Romney scored some points, the economy, where Ron Paul had strong footing to hit Romney and Palin. And Palin went after Romney for being "part of that big government, crony capitalist, stealing liars. They steal and they lie, and no offense to Secretary Romney, but he can't keep his hand out of the jar!" Which went over like a lead balloon for a lot of the Republicans in the hall. But that talk soon transitioned into leadership in general. Palin and Paul seemed ready to beat Romney into a pull over the state of the economy. But Romney was lucky to be picked to be first to speak.

"America, more than any time in the past 10 years, has needed steady, strong leadership. I believe that in my time at Bain Capital, and as Governor of Massachusetts, I've worked to be a steady, compassionate, but responsible leader. Working to create jobs, grow Bain Capital, and then grow the economy of Massachusetts. I worked with anyone to cut spending, and reduce the size of government. I can't help but realize that that's the opposite of Washington. Washington spends more than it makes, and then forces middle class taxpayers to foot the bill. Washington argues, squabbles, and puts politicking before people. You know, I think that Vice President Palin represents all of that-"

"Oh really?" interrupted Palin. "Cause I spend, you know, more time out in real America, the Wasilla Alaska's of the world, the Des Moines's and the Wilkes-Barres, the Scrantons, and you spend time with the cash stacks in Washington Mitt."

"That's funny Sarah, cause that's the problem. Like many Americans, you have a job. But unlike many Americans, you don't go to work. You're the Vice President of the United States of America. And President McCain put trust in you, to loyally serve this country, and to uphold the constitution of the United States. But you haven't done that. You've spent three years preparing to run for President and pushing radical talking points, letting the President to do all the work while you take all the credit. You're out of touch Sarah, because that's not how Americans live every day."

The crowd burst into applause, cheering and clapping over the attack by Mitt. Sarah Palin tried to interject.

"What Money Mitt doesn't want you to know, is that Washington Mitt, he's spent 3 years pilfering the Treasury, and ignoring the economy."

"Don't make things up Sarah, c'mon Sarah. Sarah can't say anything else, because she knows it's true. That she's been off the job for three years. It's indefensible."

The rest of the debate kept going Mitt's way. He always tied it back to competence and leadership, and he isolated Paul on the fringe, while hammering Palin into the ground. The voters agreed.



First Republican Debate- Podium Placements
PAUL - ROMNEY- PALIN

FLASH POLL- Who won the First Republican Presidentia Debate?
Secretary Mitt Romney (R-MA)- 52%
Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX)- 24%
Vice President Sarah Palin (R-AK)- 14%


None\Undecided- 10%

Republican Primary Polling- National
Secretary Mitt Romney (R-MA)- 35%
Vice President Sarah Palin (R-AK)- 32%
Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX)- 21%


Other\Undecided- 12%

Republican Primary Polling- Iowa Caucuses
Vice President Sarah Palin (R-AK)- 34%
Secretary Mitt Romney (R-MA)- 29%
Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX)- 27%

Other\Undecided- 10%

Republican Primary Polling- New Hampshire Primary
Secretary Mitt Romney (R-MA)- 43%
Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX)- 21%
Vice President Sarah Palin (R-AK)- 19%


Other\Undecided- 17%

[America Needs R'hllor]

Well done, Mitt.

[KaiserDave]

PRESIDENT McCAIN



Hillary Wins Iowa: Feingold in second, Trump in third

Polls closed in the Iowa Caucus at 10 o'clock, and exit polls gave a decisive 12 point victory to Senator Hillary Clinton. As real results came in, it was clear that Senator Clinton's frontrunner status was not going to be disturbed. The Caucus was called at 10:31, for Senator Clinton by 8 points. Senator Russ Feingold of Wisconsin, despite all the noise and fury, did not win the Iowa Caucus or get close. Senator Clinton dominated in western and central Iowa, the more moderate and conservative parts of the state, so much so that she overpowered Feingold's margins in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Davenport. She was able to run up the score so high in the central counties, Feingold's dominated performances in eastern Iowa were unable to win it for him. But the other big story was businessman Donald Trump, who finished in a shockingly high third place. Garnering 16% of the vote. Trump's crowd sizes were very noticeable, and many local political prognosticators had urged national pundits to pay attention t his late surge. His politically incorrect, take no prisoner's attitude played very well with Iowa voters furious at 12 years of Republican administration. Ohio Governor Ted Strickland finished in fourth place, with 9% of the vote, and promptly dropped out of the race after the disappointing performance.  Former Governor of Phil Bredesen of Tennessee finished in fourth place, with 4%. While late entry Mark Warner got 1% of the vote. It's clear Clinton is the big winner of the night, but Donald Trump is definitely a winner. Though some in the Feingold camp blame him for taking votes away from their campaign.

PALIN WINS: Palin Wins Iowa Overwhelmingly

Despite a disastrous debate performance, Vice President Sarah Palin romped to a 14-point triumph in the Iowa Caucus. The caucus was called immediately after polls closed, and the crowd at Palin headquarters was ecstatic, never before as the conservative right been more enthused by a presidential campaign. Palin ran up the score extremely high in rural Iowa, winning some counties with more than 80% of the vote, where Romney did win in central Iowa, he won by razor thin margins. Secretary Romney certainly looked upset at his election night rally, but he emboldened his supporters by calling them to the ballot boxes in New Hampshire (where he holds a large lead) and beyond. Congressman Paul certainly felt alright about his performance, where got 19% of the vote. But this is certainly a big win for Sarah Palin.

Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 44%
Disapprove: 51%

Vice Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 41%
Disapprove: 54%

US Unemployment Rate
9.1% ↓

Republican Primary Poll:
Sarah Palin: 36%
Mitt Romney: 36%
Ron Paul: 18%

Democratic Primary Poll:
Hillary Clinton: 37%
Russ Feingold: 31%
Donald Trump: 16%
Phil Bredesen: 9%
Mark Warner: 4%
Ted Strickland: 2%

[2016]

That big Palin win bodes well for South Carolina for her. She may even cut into the Romney lead in NH somewhat.

[Cold War Liberal]

Clinton vs Palin would be so interesting. Go Hillary!!!

[KaiserDave]

PRESIDENT McCAIN



CLINTON WINS AGAIN: Triumph in NH

Senator Clinton moved on to another easy victory in the race for the Democratic nomination. Clinton followed up her comfortable victory in the Iowa Caucus with a victory in the Granite State. She got 39% of the vote, winning over Russ Feingold by 10%. Donald Trump came in third, with Mark Warner in fourth, Bredesen in fifth, and Ted Strickland, who despite already ending his campaign, got 1% of the vote. Senator Clinton carried every county in the state. Many in the Feingold campaign are again complaining that Donald Trump is sapping votes away from them. One staffer said that without Trump, they would have won Iowa and New Hampshire, and would be headed for the nomination. Donald Trump staffers maintain that the Feingold campaign is jealous of "Trumpmentum." Phil Bredesen said while he's disappointed at his showing, he thinks he can carry the south still. Mark Warner's campaign was satisfied at a decent showing, but some thought they could have done better with Bredesen and Strickland out of the race.

MITT! Romney carries NH, Palin is Distant Third

Great news for the Romney campaign, as they romped to a massive victory in New Hampshire, winning massive 52% of the vote. The Romney campaign netted 9 delegates, giving them 22 delegates, to 20 delegates for Vice President Palin and 10 for Representative Paul. This is one word is catastrophic for the Palin campaign, and a decisive rejection of Palin politics in New Hampshire. But also a stark change from the big Palin victory in Iowa. Pundits are confused, but there is one strong consensus. The Republican Party is more divided than ever before. Ron Paul netted 2 more delegates, though many are skeptical of his ability to win the nomination.  The day before the primary, New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte endorsed Romney, which many noticed as almost a betrayal of Sarah Palin, who promoted her candidacy in 2010. Some credit Romney's monster victory at least partly to her support for him.

Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 44%
Disapprove: 51%

Vice Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 41%
Disapprove: 54%

US Unemployment Rate
9.1% ↓

Republican Primary Poll:
Sarah Palin: 37%
Mitt Romney: 36%
Ron Paul: 17%

Democratic Primary Poll:
Hillary Clinton: 37%
Russ Feingold: 30%
Donald Trump: 18%
Phil Bredesen: 9%
Mark Warner: 5%

[Politician]

Trump needs to drop out.

[KaiserDave]

Trump needs to drop out.

1. I love the signature
2. Don't count on it to happen soon.....it's Trump

[KaiserDave]

PRESIDENT McCAIN



Lieberman and McCain in China

Secretary of State Joe Lieberman and President McCain have been in China lately, where McCain had a state dinner with Chinese President Hu Jintao and Vice President heir apparent Xi Jinping. They held several lengthy bilateral discussions, with focus on renewed American-Chinese cooperation in various global affairs, a more equitable trade relationship, and the future of Libya. With the fall of the Gaddafi regime, and splintering of Gaddafi loyalists. The McCain administration, along with the government and Tripoli with US support, have worked to defeat jihadist organizations, and other rebel groups. The President, despite firm objections of ranking Democrats, has moved 20 F-16s to base in Libya, as well as 3,000 US Marines, which have engaged forces, with 9 Marines dead. Colin Powell, who endorsed McCain, said he "had regrets" and condemned the moves as "dangerous, reckless, and bad judgement." Press Secretary Ed Gillespie said that both parties agreed to further cooperation over the future of Libya. While most Americans disapprove of the Libyan War, many approve of negotiations with China.

SC, FL, and NV Results In for Republicans: Diverse Results

In the aftermath of the Romney landslide in the New Hampshire, the Romney campaign looked to build on their delegate lead with wins in Nevada and Florida, while they were more skeptical about winning South Carolina. Sarah Palin started the post-New Hampshire campaign with a massive rally with Senator Jim DeMint in Florence South Carolina. Mitt Romney did town halls in Charleston and Columbia, but spent less time in the state. Ron Paul gathered large crowds wherever he went. On primary night, the primary was called 15 minutes after polls closed. Sarah Palin spoke to an ecstatic crowd of supporters, with Jim DeMint clapping behind here. She got the victory to give her a giant delegate lead, and while Mitt Romney seemed happy at his relatively strong performance, he missed a chance to carry his momentum from New Hampshire.

The ten days between South Carolina and Florida was a mad dash throughout the state. Mitt Romney stormed from Pensacola, to Jacksonville, to Tampa, Miami and finally the Florida Keys. He rallied with Marco Rubio, the senator, another Tea Party rebel who wasn't backing Palin. Many saw this endorsement as crucial. Palin held large rallies with the conservative base in the panhandle and central Florida, while Romney, while still trying to appeal to the base, campaigned to Cubans and Independents. On the primary night, the results came in slowly. Initially, Romney held a strong lead, which Palin steadily widdled down as time went on. Though her margins in central and northern Florida were strong, she couldn't keep up with her dismal performances in the suburbs and cities. With Romney leading by about 5 with 94% reporting, the critical primary was called for him. Letting loose an overjoyed crowd at Romney's headquarters. Who with Marco Rubio, celebrated a fantastic victory. Rubio is already speculated as a possible VP pick for Romney. Palin was clearly disappointed.

Nevada was a wild card, polls had Palin, Romney, and Paul in a dead heat. Results took an hour to come in after polls closed, but they came in fast. Romney was slightly ahead, with Palin and Paul fighting for second. When the last vote was counted, Romney won again. Palin had avoided an embarrassing third place showing, but still, another tough loss.


Primary Results:
South Carolina Results
Sarah Palin: 43% ✓
Mitt Romney: 34%
Ron Paul: 21%


Florida Results
Mitt Romney: 40% ✓
Sarah Palin: 37%
Ron Paul: 23%

Nevada Results
Mitt Romney: 36% ✓
Sarah Palin: 33%
Ron Paul: 30%

Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 44%
Disapprove: 52%

Vice Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 40%
Disapprove: 55%

US Unemployment Rate
9.0% ↓

Republican Primary Poll:
Mitt Romney: 37%
Sarah Palin: 35%
Ron Paul: 18%

Democratic Primary Poll:
Hillary Clinton: 38%
Russ Feingold: 30%
Donald Trump: 17%
Phil Bredesen: 10%
Mark Warner: 4%

[Grassroots]

Tip, use MapChart.net for individual and editable county colored maps.

[KaiserDave]

Tip, use MapChart.net for individual and editable county colored maps.

I know, eh. Just lazy.

[KaiserDave]

PRESIDENT McCAIN

Clinton Wins Big: Sweeps Primaries

Hillary Clinton moved to clinch the Democratic nomination this week, sweeping all three early primaries. Winning South Carolina, Florida, and Nevada. After her big wins in Iowa and New Hampshire, she rallied with Jim Clyburn in South Carolina, Alex Sink and Bill Nelson in Florida, and finally town halls in Nevada. Though her opponents worked hard, they couldn't match her power in these states. Senator Mark Warner dropped out after being defeated decisively in all three.

Senator Russ Feingold vowed to stay in the race, to a wild and enthusiastic crowd. Governor Bredesen was buoyed by a strong third place performance in Florida and second in South Carolina, but no wins yet. Donald Trump boasted about his strength to a crowd in Mar-A-Lago, and repeatedly called Sarah Palin "stupid", "brainless," and a "4 at best." He shows no signs of dropping out.

Primary Results:
South Carolina Results
Hillary Clinton: 36% ✓
Phil Bredesen: 29%
Russ Feingold: 19%
Mark Warner: 10%
Donald Trump: 6%


Florida Results
Hillary Clinton: 34% ✓
Russ Feingold: 30%
Phil Bredesen: 17%
Donald Trump: 12%
Mark Warner: 7%

Nevada Results
Hillary Clinton: 33% ✓
Russ Feingold: 29%
Donald Trump: 20%
Phil Bredesen: 12%
Mark Warner: 6%

Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 44%
Disapprove: 52%

Vice Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 40%
Disapprove: 55%

US Unemployment Rate
9.0% ↓

Republican Primary Poll:
Mitt Romney: 37%
Sarah Palin: 35%
Ron Paul: 18%

Democratic Primary Poll:
Hillary Clinton: 38%
Russ Feingold: 30%
Donald Trump: 17%
Phil Bredesen: 10%
Mark Warner: 4%

[KaiserDave]

Note: DeWine and specific Trump next

PRESIDENT McCAIN

Super Tuesday: Fighting to the Finish

The first of the Super Tuesdays came, and the Republican primary is no closer to being resolved then before. Vice President Palin, Secretary Romney, and Representative Paul all campaigned hard in the Super Tuesday states of Alaska, North Dakota, Idaho, Oklahoma, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, Ohio, Vermont, and Massachusetts. On election night it took a while too see the full picture, but the Republican Party is certainly divided. Vice President Palin took Alaska, North Dakota, Idaho, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Tennessee. Secretary Romney won Virginia, Vermont, Massachusetts, and delegate rich Ohio. Mitt Romney dominated in New England, while faltering the west and south. But he was able to win in the tossup primaries of Virginia and Ohio, despite a tough loss in Georgia. This is certainly a good day for the Palin campaign, which after a devastating loss in Florida seemed to be on the ropes, but they're certainly in for the long haul now.

Primary Results:
Alaska Results
Sarah Palin: 59% ✓
Mitt Romney: 23%
Ron Paul: 18%


North Dakota Results
Sarah Palin: 45% ✓
Mitt Romney: 31%
Ron Paul: 24%

Idaho Results
Sarah Palin: 49% ✓
Mitt Romney: 26%
Ron Paul: 25%

Georgia Results
Sarah Palin: 38% ✓
Mitt Romney: 33%
Ron Paul: 29%

Tennessee Results
Sarah Palin: 40% ✓
Mitt Romney: 30%
Ron Paul: 30%

Oklahoma Results
Sarah Palin: 43% ✓
Mitt Romney: 31%
Ron Paul: 26%

Virginia Results
Mitt Romney: 37% ✓
Sarah Palin: 34%
Ron Paul: 28%

Ohio Results
Mitt Romney: 39% ✓
Sarah Palin: 31%
Ron Paul: 30%

Massachusetts Results
Mitt Romney: 61% ✓
Ron Paul: 28%
Sarah Palin: 11%

Vermont Results
Mitt Romney: 54% ✓
Ron Paul: 31%
Sarah Palin: 15%

Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 43%
Disapprove: 51%

Vice Presidential Job Approval
Approve: 39%
Disapprove: 55%

US Unemployment Rate
8.8% ↓

Republican Primary Poll:
Mitt Romney: 38%
Sarah Palin: 34%
Ron Paul: 18%

Democratic Primary Poll:
Hillary Clinton: 39%
Russ Feingold: 30%
Phil Bredesen: 17%
Donald Trump: 14%

[Grassroots]

Bump and Paul better win a primary. 

[KaiserDave]

Bump and Paul better win a primary. 

Never fear, just busy.

Also, eeeeehhhhh

[Grassroots]

Bump and Paul better win a primary. 

Never fear, just busy.

Also, eeeeehhhhh

It's no problem.

Anyways, because i'm really interested in this timeline, would you mind if I made some county maps for those primaries according to your percentages and irl voting trends?

[KaiserDave]

Bump and Paul better win a primary. 

Never fear, just busy.

Also, eeeeehhhhh

It's no problem.

Anyways, because i'm really interested in this timeline, would you mind if I made some county maps for those primaries according to your percentages and irl voting trends?

Please do!

[KaiserDave]

Just copy and paste these links into the search bar for the map to come up. (They don't work with [img])

I'll post the rest tomorrow.

Alaska Republican Caucus

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Sarah Palin sweeps her home state with little opposition.

North Dakota Republican Caucus

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Mitt Romney only handles the more populated areas of Fargo and Grand Rapids while Sarah Palin sweeps the rest of the state.

Idaho Republican Primary

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Romney takes Boise in a state which otherwise went for Palin.

Georgia Republican Primary

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Romney takes the Atlanta metro but Palin takes the rural remainder of the state for the win.

Tennessee Republican Primary

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Paul takes some Appalachian counties, Romney takes the Nashville metro and almost takes Memphis but is outperformed by Palin who wins the state with most rural counties.

Oklahoma Republican Primary

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Sarah sweeps with the exception of Oklahoma City, Norman, Tulsa metros which go for Romney.

They sound cool, but I can't see them.