official Super Tuesday commentary thread (Republican)

[Joe Biden 2020]

I'm predicting trouble for Romney today if Huckabee continues to split the conservative vote with him.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Woohoo!  I hate Huckabee, but at least it keeps the race in play.  No coronation of McCain yet.

This was a McCain victory because it was his supporters who gravitated over to Huckabee to prevent a Romney win.

[M]

Woohoo!  I hate Huckabee, but at least it keeps the race in play.  No coronation of McCain yet.

This was a McCain victory because it was his supporters who gravitated over to Huckabee to prevent a Romney win.

Right.

[Sam Spade]

A Huckabee win = A McCain win

[J. J.]

Woohoo!  I hate Huckabee, but at least it keeps the race in play.  No coronation of McCain yet.

This was a McCain victory because it was his supporters who gravitated over to Huckabee to prevent a Romney win.

Right.

Absolutely, and coming out on the morning of the CA primary may push undecided conservative away from Romney.  This is not going to be a good Romney day.

[Sam Spade]

From Drudge:

The board of elections failed to deliver voting equipment to polling places ALL OVER LOS ANGELES... Developing...

Sounds like the Villagorosa machine at work again...

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

A Huckabee win = A McCain win

Huck won WV

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8UKBKNG2&show_article=1

[Joe Biden 2020]

Woohoo!  I hate Huckabee, but at least it keeps the race in play.  No coronation of McCain yet.

This was a McCain victory because it was his supporters who gravitated over to Huckabee to prevent a Romney win.

Right.

Absolutely, and coming out on the morning of the CA primary may push undecided conservative away from Romney.  This is not going to be a good Romney day.

That would mean the Republican Race has mere hours remaining.

[TheGlobalizer]

Woohoo!  I hate Huckabee, but at least it keeps the race in play.  No coronation of McCain yet.

This was a McCain victory because it was his supporters who gravitated over to Huckabee to prevent a Romney win.

Strategically, yes.  To the unsophisticated observer, McCain finished 3rd, and Huckabee is emboldened.  Most Americans are unsophisticated observers.

[Verily]

From Drudge:

The board of elections failed to deliver voting equipment to polling places ALL OVER LOS ANGELES... Developing...

Sounds like the Villagorosa machine at work again...

What does this mean for the election in California? Will balloting be extended? (I would imagine so; this sounds like obvious grounds for a court injunction.)

[Sam Spade]

From Drudge:

The board of elections failed to deliver voting equipment to polling places ALL OVER LOS ANGELES... Developing...

Sounds like the Villagorosa machine at work again...

What does this mean for the election in California? Will balloting be extended? (I would imagine so; this sounds like obvious grounds for a court injunction.)

I don't really know.  I'm just spreading Drudge rumors, which may or may not have any basis in anything.

[Spaghetti Cat]

There are rumours that McCain supporters were told to jump ship to Huckabee just to prevent a Romney win.  Pretty weasle-ish if you ask me.

[minionofmidas]

Woohoo!  I hate Huckabee, but at least it keeps the race in play.  No coronation of McCain yet.

This was a McCain victory because it was his supporters who gravitated over to Huckabee to prevent a Romney win.

Strategically, yes.  To the unsophisticated observer, McCain finished 3rd, and Huckabee is emboldened.  Most Americans are unsophisticated observers.

While to the sophisticated observer, McCain still finished 3rd, but Huckabee wasn't emboldened at all, since he lost to Romney in what should really be one of his most natural states.

[Sam Spade]

Woohoo!  I hate Huckabee, but at least it keeps the race in play.  No coronation of McCain yet.

This was a McCain victory because it was his supporters who gravitated over to Huckabee to prevent a Romney win.

Strategically, yes.  To the unsophisticated observer, McCain finished 3rd, and Huckabee is emboldened.  Most Americans are unsophisticated observers.

While to the sophisticated observer, McCain still finished 3rd, but Huckabee wasn't emboldened at all, since he lost to Romney in what should really be one of his most natural states.

Maybe it looks better for Huck since Romney essentially tried to buy the convention.

[TheGlobalizer]

Woohoo!  I hate Huckabee, but at least it keeps the race in play.  No coronation of McCain yet.

This was a McCain victory because it was his supporters who gravitated over to Huckabee to prevent a Romney win.

Strategically, yes.  To the unsophisticated observer, McCain finished 3rd, and Huckabee is emboldened.  Most Americans are unsophisticated observers.

While to the sophisticated observer, McCain still finished 3rd, but Huckabee wasn't emboldened at all, since he lost to Romney in what should really be one of his most natural states.

He didn't lose to Romney.  All of the press is saying "Huckabee wins WV".

[Joe Biden 2020]

Georgia polls close in 1 hours 50 minutes.

[Verily]

Georgia polls close in 1 hours 50 minutes.

You were right before. Two hours and fifty minutes. 7 PM local time (and EST).

[Joe Biden 2020]

Georgia polls close in 1 hours 50 minutes.

You were right before. Two hours and fifty minutes. 7 PM local time (and EST).

Interesting -- CNN.com has it as 6:00 pm ET and a lot of other states at 7:00 pm ET including Alabama and Delaware.

[Verily]

Georgia polls close in 1 hours 50 minutes.

You were right before. Two hours and fifty minutes. 7 PM local time (and EST).

Interesting -- CNN.com has it as 6:00 pm ET and a lot of other states at 7:00 pm ET including Alabama and Delaware.

They're just plain wrong. Georgia closes at 7, the rest of the East Coast except New York at 8, and New York at 9. Some inland states close at 8 EST, or 7 CST, as well, including Alabama, Missouri, Illinois and Arkansas.

[minionofmidas]

Woohoo!  I hate Huckabee, but at least it keeps the race in play.  No coronation of McCain yet.

This was a McCain victory because it was his supporters who gravitated over to Huckabee to prevent a Romney win.

Strategically, yes.  To the unsophisticated observer, McCain finished 3rd, and Huckabee is emboldened.  Most Americans are unsophisticated observers.

While to the sophisticated observer, McCain still finished 3rd, but Huckabee wasn't emboldened at all, since he lost to Romney in what should really be one of his most natural states.

He didn't lose to Romney.  All of the press is saying "Huckabee wins WV".

Yeah, that's why I said "sophisticated".

[Joe Biden 2020]

Who's ahead in Georgia right now as of the latest polls?

[Sam Spade]

Who's ahead in Georgia right now as of the latest polls?

It will be close.

[Mr. Morden]

Who's ahead in Georgia right now as of the latest polls?

Polling average has McCain leading Romney by just a couple of points, with Huckabee a very close 3rd:

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/ga/georgia_republican_primary-267.html

I don't think they'll be calling Georgia on the GOP side for a while.

[Meeker]

Local TV is reporting Huckabee got Paul supporters to come over to his side in WV by promising them 3 national delegates.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Exit polls are about to be released.