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3 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

The VP running mate choice will be a consideration because we have 2 very aged candidates. One is so very clearly unfit, both mentally and physically. The other is pretty healthy looking, speaks coherently for extended hours on end, but his age and preferred diet is worrisome. 

 

Honestly, who has ever heard of the VP choice as having impact on results. We have to agree maybe this time might be different but historically no effect ever.

28 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

As per Republican voters:

 

Iowa caucus voter turnout for 2024

The 110,000 voters who participated in the 2024 cacuses accounts for just under 15% of the state's 752,000 registered Republicans. 

 

Still, though the attendance didn't shatter records, the Iowa GOP celebrated the turnout as a demonstration of Iowans' "resilience and determination."

 

"Iowans braved record-low temperatures after a blizzard blanketed their state just days earlier to deliberate with members of their community about the future of our country and participate in true, grassroots democracy," Iowa GOP Chairman Jeff Kaufmann said in a statement. "I could not be prouder to be an Iowan than I am tonight."

 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iowa-caucus-turnout-2024/

 

 

Registered Voters: 2,083,979 ‍ Democratic Party: 631,689 (30.31%) Republican Party: 718,901 (34.50%) Third Party/Other: 18,289 (0.90%) Unaffiliated: 715,100 (34.31%)

https://independentvoterproject.org/voter-stats/ia

Only 1.6% of Iowa voters voted in the caucus. How can anyone call that either historic or a landslide?

36 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

It's a crazy world right? All the stuff Trump is dealing with and he's still winning. Also I sense a change in posting from those suffering from TDS. Yep, Trump might actually make a second trip to WH. If Trump picks a strong VP, maybe Vivek for instance. In the case of these two old guys running, their VP picks will mean more than usual.

I don't think this will matter at all come November but you can hope your not imagining the up-tic your feeling is real.

Little seems crazy and more likely this is an expected outcome.

3 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Was looking forward to a new season (4) of True Detective, but episode one was as dull as dishwater, gave up half way. Likewise Monsieur Spade with Clive Owen.

I too gave up on Spade.

1 hour ago, JemJem said:

Christie dropped out only a day after clearly saying he would not be dropping out anytime soon :) 

 

And, I wonder why he hasn't endorsed anyone yet. Maybe, he is waiting for the results from Iowa (and New Hampshire). 

You know the hot mic caught him saying Haley will get smoked.

Why take a side when you're sure the endorsing is a waste.

Haley will get 'smoked' in 2024 race, Christie says in hot mic moment (msn.com)

1 hour ago, JemJem said:

 

1 hour ago, Danderman123 said:

So, what are your plans for Biden's second term?   Maybe try to wrangle a visit with your Orange Jesus in one of the nation's penetentiaries?

https://www.newsweek.com/math-favors-donald-trump-prison-sentence-professor-predicts-1860520?piano_t=1

My daily is Apple Music and Accuradio, both excellent. 

South Carolina 2024: Trump Leads Haley in South Carolina by 29-points - Emerson Polling (emersoncollegepolling.com)

3 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

That's a very narrow minded view of the GOP. But, in the end what's important is that numpty joe and cackling kamala are gone.

It is very true that it is narrow minded, we agree on that. You're not wanting Trump as your able to accept beating Biden is more important. 

If she does beat Trump in NH I don't think the Republican party would ever nominate a female. Also, now Trump has branded her for good.

Trump Campaign Brands Nikki Haley 'RINO' And Unleashes New Tax-Related Nickname, As She Gains Ground In Republican Presidential Nomination Polls For 2024 Election - Benzinga

30 minutes ago, Srikcir said:

Leaving the race, Christie may hurt Trump.

New Hampshire holds a "semi-open" primary that allows unregistered voters (aka Independent voters) in addition to registered Republicans to vote in the Republican primary.

According to current registrations, Republicans represent about 30% and independent voters about 40%. 

The unregistered voters have the potential to put Halley in first place. 

I was just thinking the same thing. I so would care to hear the responses by the MAGA posters, as far as positioning. Believing that RINO's have a different slant.

https://news.yahoo.com/chris-christie-caught-hot-mic-012242241.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

3 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

Really? I liked the part of his speech where he said;

 

We can see each other not as adversaries but as neighbors. We can treat each other with dignity and respect. We can join forces, stop the shouting and lower the temperature.

 

Oh sorry, wrong speech. That was his Inaugural Address in 2021.  I meant to post: 

 

This is the first national election since January sixth insurrection placed a dagger at the throat of American democracy…

 

Yep, all about the economy...

So somehow you are offended by Biden telling the truth? But two days ago from a MAGA rally speech:

 Trump Resurrects Notorious ‘Fight Like Hell’ Jan. 6 Message at Campaign Rally (msn.com)

3 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

It is an obvious shift of strategy. "Bidenomics" was a big zero.  They can't talk of any foreign policy victories. The border crisis is reaching epic proportions, along with record death from drugs. So, they are left with "b-b-but TRUMP!" as a last ditch message.  Easy to do, requires no evidence, and eagerly parroted by their friends in the media.   

My reading is just the opposite. He is changing the narrative back to Bidenomics as the people, by November will see the positions in their personal life have indeed changed.

3 hours ago, heybruce said:

A narrow margin?  Biden beat Trump by the same electoral vote margin that Trump beat Clinton.  You remember that, don't you?  The electoral vote margin that Trump claimed was the largest in history (one of his many obvious lies).  Of course Biden and Clinton both beat Trump in the popular vote.

 

Don't worry, you're a Trump supporter.  No one expects you to understand the real world.

I am seeing the same effect when she was well ahead in all the polls and suddenly the news that Donald has a path. But it is Biden the one behind now.

7 hours ago, bugger bognor said:

any democrats who believe Biden can beat trump in the election are just mental face it he is and soon to be was a <deleted> president

Maybe so but don't bet ya farm on it. LOL

The adviser to the VP on Trump pressuring him has a clear take on the ultimate ruling.

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