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Milkman · 27-01-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootad Binky

Obama just won SC!

We know.

We know from a thing called....the media.

Florida is next on Jan. 29th.

Clinton has a double-digit lead over Obama in FL, but I don't trust polls like I used to.

As said before, Feb. 5th, will give us a more clear picture - perhaps.

It may be longer before a nominee is known.

raycarey · 27-01-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Milkman

Clinton has a double-digit lead over Obama in FL

but since being reprimanded by the DNC for moving up their primary, FL doesn't have any delegates that cast votes at the convention .

it's a meaningless vote.

chinthee · 27-01-2008, 12:13 PM

Does this put Obama with a clear lead of delegates now over Clinton?

obsidian · 27-01-2008, 12:13 PM

not meaningless. but certainly not part of the official tally.

raycarey · 27-01-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chinthee

Does this put Obama with a clear lead of delegates now over Clinton?

63-48.

but as MM keeps pointing out, it's still early and 2025 are needed for the nomination.

Milkman · 27-01-2008, 12:31 PM

Thanks for the info on the no-delegates in Floriday, Ray.

You seem to be keen on Edwards.

If he fades out in a couple months do you see him as VP?

Ray, serious question: what do you think of Hillary? Not if you think she'll be the nominee, but if you like her policies and ethics.

raycarey · 27-01-2008, 12:40 PM

i would proudly vote for either edwards or obama...and would hold my nose and vote folr clinton.

i'll probably vote for obama in the democrats abroad vote next week.

Milkman · 27-01-2008, 02:20 PM

Current delegate count:

Total Delegate Count

Democrats | 2,025 Needed to Clinch

CLINTON255

OBAMA175

EDWARDS64

Republicans | 1,191 Needed to Clinch

ROMNEY35

MCCAIN32

HUCKABEE7

Link: CBS News - Breaking News Headlines and Video from CBSNews.com

raycarey · 27-01-2008, 02:37 PM

i got my numbers (63-48) from MSNBC. I guess CBS is including super delegates in their totals.

chinthee · 27-01-2008, 05:08 PM

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Sun Jan 27, 1:06 AM ET NEW YORK - The daughter of President John F. Kennedy endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, saying he could inspire Americans in the same way her father once did.

"I have never had a president who inspired me the way people tell me that my father inspired them," Caroline Kennedy wrote in an op-ed posted Saturday on the Web site of The New York Times. "But for the first time, I believe I have found the man who could be that president — not just for me, but for a new generation of Americans."

This could be an important symbolic victory for Obama as it could lead to more people identifying with the young, promising and smart Presidential candidate. Kennedy is held in iconic status in American public consciousness.

Caroline Kennedy endorses Obama - Yahoo! News

Hootad Binky · 27-01-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Milkman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hootad Binky

Obama just won SC!

We know.

Who's "we"? My post was six hours before yours, that might explain your eventually hearing about it

seemed like a pertinent post at the time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milkman

Florida is next on Jan. 29th.

We know.

We know from a thing called...erm, well you get the idea

Milkman · 28-01-2008, 01:21 AM

^ There are no delegates in FL. They were taken away because FL moved the date up (thanks Ray).

Sorry about the sarcasm on your post, but your post was a 1 sentence post, and is definitely binnable.

Why the 1 sentence? What was the point of that post? One-liners are looked down upon here.

That's why I made my comment the way I made it.

As for JFK's daughter: who cares.

She is one voter. And her vote is just as relevant as mine.

Boon Mee · 28-01-2008, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Milkman

^ There are no delegates in FL. They were taken away because FL moved the date up (thanks Ray).

Sorry about the sarcasm on your post, but your post was a 1 sentence post, and is definitely binnable.

Why the 1 sentence? What was the point of that post? One-liners are looked down upon here.

That's why I made my comment the way I made it.

As for JFK's daughter: who cares.

She is one voter. And her vote is just as relevant as mine.

It's not just one voter with JFK's daughter - she commands or should say symbolizes a 'brand' that some folks look up to.

Anyhow, Ted (the swimmer) Kennedy is preparing to come out in favor of Obama now too.

chinthee · 28-01-2008, 04:03 AM

^Well, Caroline is good for Obama. Ted could sink him. Tell Ted to stay home in Chappaquiddick.

chinthee · 28-01-2008, 06:49 AM

Well, you know what they say, once the rumors start it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy as nobody wants to jump on the bandwagon of a loser. Could be the beginning of the end for Rudi.

Quote:

By David Jackson, USA TODAY
ORLANDO — Rudy Giuliani has a message for those who doubt his floundering presidential campaign can survive.
"The rumors of my demise are premature," Giuliani told USA TODAY, paraphrasing Mark Twain's famous line.
Public opinion polls here show Giuliani, who has staked his White House bid on doing well in Florida, stuck well behind John McCain and Mitt Romney in Tuesday's Republican primary.

Rudy: Demise rumors are 'premature' - USATODAY.com

Hootad Binky · 28-01-2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Milkman

Why the 1 sentence? What was the point of that post?

1) it was a simple idea, not requiring two sentences, and
2) it had just happened; I thought someone might like to know.

Is that simple enough for you?

Got all that?

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Originally Posted by Milkman

One-liners are looked down upon here.

Are they now. Since when? Are you using the Royal "We" again?

Is this actually a rule on TD or just something you just made up? It's obviously the latter

Ok, from now on, if a candidate wins anything, "we" must post the results in at least two sentences

just so no-one gets upset or confused...

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Originally Posted by Milkman

As for JFK's daughter: who cares.

She is one voter. And her vote is just as relevant as mine.

The only person discussing your vote is you, whereas every network and everyone else is currently discussing hers; ergo, her vote is vastly more important than yours

obsidian · 28-01-2008, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Milkman

Why the 1 sentence? What was the point of that post? One-liners are looked down upon here.

come on, mm. you sound like an ass.*

* note --two sentences

Hootad Binky · 28-01-2008, 07:49 AM

^ That's better! Especially the second sentence

Milkman · 28-01-2008, 01:13 PM

From the above:

A vote is a vote. Who cares. Princess Caroline.

Guiliani is tied for 3rd in FL, and it doesn't matter. I think Guiliani will sink after Feb. 5th, and Huckabee is out of money and staff have left, and some are working without pay.

GOP will be McCain vs. Romney for the Nom.

Sorry for my comment on the one-liners. Sheesh.

27-01-2008, 02:20 PM	#68 (permalink)
Milkman Gone Off Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: shelf Posts: 8,051	Current delegate count: Total Delegate Count Democrats \| 2,025 Needed to Clinch CLINTON255OBAMA175EDWARDS64 Republicans \| 1,191 Needed to Clinch ROMNEY35MCCAIN32HUCKABEE7 Link: CBS News - Breaking News Headlines and Video from CBSNews.com

27-01-2008, 12:13 PM	#63 (permalink)
chinthee Sundance is my bff Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,776	Does this put Obama with a clear lead of delegates now over Clinton?

27-01-2008, 12:13 PM	#64 (permalink)
obsidian I am in Jail Last Online: 04-08-2008 06:47 PM Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,364	not meaningless. but certainly not part of the official tally.

27-01-2008, 12:31 PM	#66 (permalink)
Milkman Gone Off Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: shelf Posts: 8,051	Thanks for the info on the no-delegates in Floriday, Ray. You seem to be keen on Edwards. If he fades out in a couple months do you see him as VP? Ray, serious question: what do you think of Hillary? Not if you think she'll be the nominee, but if you like her policies and ethics.

27-01-2008, 12:40 PM	#67 (permalink)
raycarey rafiki's sidekick Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: deleting posts in issues Posts: 4,862	i would proudly vote for either edwards or obama...and would hold my nose and vote folr clinton. i'll probably vote for obama in the democrats abroad vote next week.

27-01-2008, 02:37 PM	#69 (permalink)
raycarey rafiki's sidekick Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: deleting posts in issues Posts: 4,862	i got my numbers (63-48) from MSNBC. I guess CBS is including super delegates in their totals.

28-01-2008, 01:21 AM	#72 (permalink)
Milkman Gone Off Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: shelf Posts: 8,051	^ There are no delegates in FL. They were taken away because FL moved the date up (thanks Ray). Sorry about the sarcasm on your post, but your post was a 1 sentence post, and is definitely binnable. Why the 1 sentence? What was the point of that post? One-liners are looked down upon here. That's why I made my comment the way I made it. As for JFK's daughter: who cares. She is one voter. And her vote is just as relevant as mine.

28-01-2008, 04:03 AM	#74 (permalink)
chinthee Sundance is my bff Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,776	^Well, Caroline is good for Obama. Ted could sink him. Tell Ted to stay home in Chappaquiddick.

28-01-2008, 07:49 AM	#78 (permalink)
Hootad Binky Elite Member Last Online: 15-05-2008 11:38 PM Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Coast Canada Posts: 2,911	^ That's better! Especially the second sentence

28-01-2008, 01:13 PM	#79 (permalink)
Milkman Gone Off Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: shelf Posts: 8,051	From the above: A vote is a vote. Who cares. Princess Caroline. Guiliani is tied for 3rd in FL, and it doesn't matter. I think Guiliani will sink after Feb. 5th, and Huckabee is out of money and staff have left, and some are working without pay. GOP will be McCain vs. Romney for the Nom. Sorry for my comment on the one-liners. Sheesh.