Jan 21
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In my first national election that I could vote in, I remember supporting Dean and then going Kerry. It seemed simple. I switched out my buttons and stickers, but I don’t remember the mess that is running around today. Even if you aren’t following the campaign trail closely you are probably still inhaling the exhaust. So much hot air, there is too much to choke on.
Different candidates winning each state’s primary/caucus, it can all be a bit dizzying…
Iowa:
D- Obama
R- Huckabee
New Hampshire:
D- Clinton
R- McCain
Michigan:
D- Clinton via “empty” ballot
R- Romney
Nevada:
D- Clinton, but Obama won more delegates for the Democratic National Convention. I don’t get it either.
R- Romney
South Carolina:
R- McCain
D- next week
Florida:
Upcoming, but Rudy Juliani has been camping out here for two weeks. It’s a good chance he has the power to pull an upset.
Finally, lets not forget Mayor Bloomburg, and how he “isn’t” going to enter the race as an independent.
Below are some quizzes to help you figure out which candidate’s issues most align to your own.
(I’m sorry for any ads and some of the quizzes warn they may have some inaccurate information)
1) Pick Your Candidate
2) Select A Candidate: President
3) SelectSmart.com 2008 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE SELECTOR - this quiz includes Bloomburg
My results were similar within each quiz.
Hopefully this will help you breathe easier.
Jan 04
In the land of the free, the early election crap has reason for such an early start this year. Obama and Huckabee take the Iowa caucuses! If you put me to vote, Huckabee would probably be the last one I’d vote for out of all of them. As for Obama, he knows his politics, but does he know the White House? I’m actually a Clinton fan. Richardson second for me and then a tie for third with Obama and Edwards. To give the the Republicans out there a shout out, I’m actually feelin’ Rudy.
To get some great commentary on the Iowa action check these out:
Iowa Changes Everything
“After last night’s Iowa Caucus results, some are saying the GOP is now in total disarray, and others are expressing shock that the once seemingly unstoppable Clinton train has gone off the rails, with the New York Times calling her performance a ’startling setback.’”
Obama Takes Iowa in a Big Turnout as Clinton Falters; Huckabee Victor
“Senator Barack Obama of Illinois, a first-term Democratic senator trying to become the nation’s first African-American president, rolled to victory in the Iowa caucuses on Thursday night, lifted by a record turnout of voters who embraced his promise of change.”
The Daily Dish - This whole blog is doing a bunch of great personal commentary
A reader here wrote, “And the people won. I never thought I’d be so happy to see two people I completely disagree with win. This election transcends policy positions. It’s about who we are as a county. Can we be conned? Bought? Blinded by prejudice, fear or “inevitability”? The answer tonight was a resounding NO.”
Obama’s victory in Iowa sheds light on today’s workplace
“Millennials are fundamentally conservative…Baby boomers are being forced out, in a non-disruptive way…The gender divide is an antiquated view of the world…”
See you in New Hampshire and Super Tuesday
