Posted on 08 February 2008 by Mike
With Mitt Romney dropping out, is it now all John McCain? When will Mike Huckabee drop out? Ron Paul promises to continue to the end, will he do it?
It has become clear that John McCain is having trouble with the solid conservative base of the Republican party. It is now crucial that he work to show that base that he will address their issues as a president. McCain’s support of the recent immigration bill has really come back to haunt him as it is a proof of some of his left-leaning ideals. Choosing the right running mate could be a big boost for McCain and may be just what he needs to get back into the good graces of the republican party base.
Popularity: 70% [?]
Posted on 03 February 2008 by Mike
Republican Caucus in Maine
Romney 52%
McCain 21%
Paul 19%
Huckabee 6%
Popularity: 67% [?]
Posted on 02 February 2008 by Mike
“From what we see in the polls, there is a very good chance it could be over on Tuesday,” said the Arizona senator, adding: “The sooner we get that done, the sooner I can go to work on uniting the party.”
John McCain has become a bit of a problem for the Republican party. The all important party base does not see him as a true conservative Republican. The same base was crucial to the win of George W. Bush in each of his winning presidential elections.
So what is McCain going to do? McCain does draw a lot of independent and even democrat voters due to his middle of the road politics. So can he win in a general election without the solid republican base? I think he could do it against Mrs. Clinton but may have a tougher time against Obama. The reason being that McCain and Obama are both going after the same middle ground voter, the undecided.
McCain is a war hero, yes; this will give him some respect from the base, and their are those that feel it’s his turn to win the nomination. (similar to Bob Dole). However, if you can’t and don’t shore up your base first, it can be very difficult to win the general election.
Popularity: 66% [?]
Posted on 02 February 2008 by Mike
Tuesday February 5 - also known as super Tuesday.
The largest number of states hold their primary or caucus on this date, 23 of them (plus Democrats abroad). Super Tuesday is often the unofficial final say of who will win the nominee for each party.
States holding their primary/caucus this Feb 5th are:
Democrats
| Alabama |
primary |
| Alaska |
caucus |
| American Samoa |
primary |
| Arizona |
primary |
| Arkansas |
primary |
| California |
primary |
| Colorado |
caucus |
| Connecticut |
primary |
| Delaware |
primary |
| Georgia |
primary |
| Idaho |
caucus |
| Illinois |
primary |
| Kansas |
caucus |
| Massachusetts |
primary |
| Minnesota |
caucus |
| Missouri |
primary |
| New Jersey |
primary |
| New Mexico |
caucus |
| New York |
primary |
| North Dakota |
caucus |
| Oklahoma |
primary |
| Tennessee |
primary |
| Utah |
primary |
Republican
| Alabama |
primary |
| Alaska |
caucus |
| Arizona |
presidential preference election |
| Arkansas |
primary |
| California |
primary |
| Colorado |
caucus |
| Connecticut |
primary |
| Delaware |
primary |
| Georgia |
primary |
| Illinois |
presidential preference primary/delegate election |
| Massachusetts |
primary |
| Minnesota |
caucus |
| Missouri |
primary |
| Montana |
invited caucus |
| New Jersey |
primary |
| New York |
primary |
| North Dakota |
caucus |
| Oklahoma |
primary |
| Tennessee |
primary |
| Utah |
primary |
| West Virginia |
convention |
Popularity: 71% [?]
