This is today’s only article. I was hoping to do more, but this morning I cooked five suppers. Groceries came at Noon, and I put them away, and my helper friend is here now. We have a load of laundry in. To make a long story short, there’s just no time. Tomorrow I have to go in for routine annual lab work, and I’ll be gone half the day due to the LIFT bus, and Friday I have my first PT/OT session, so it will probably be Saturday, before I post more than one article and send cards on Care2. Like I said before, I’m way behind.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 2:37 (average 4:42). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Short Takes:
From Upworthy: Whether you’re a Democrat deciding between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton or a Republican trying to make sense of Trump-mania, you’ve probably seen people get a bit, um, intense in support of their candidate of choice.
But on Sunday afternoon, there was a wonderful moment of unity between two of the candidates.
This was a very classy move by both Bernie’s and Hillary’s campaigns.
From Daily Kos: Without a doubt, Jerry Slankard of Strasburg, Ohio, is not a Donald Trump fan and he has decided to let the world know.
That excrement is less foul than Hateful Hairball is.
From Real Clear Politics: Here’s the latest count.
|
State |
Date |
Delegates |
Clinton |
Sanders |
Delegate Allocation |
Open/ Closed |
|
(2,382 Needed to Win) |
– |
4763 |
1033 |
408 |
– |
– |
|
Delegates Won |
– |
4051 |
576 |
386 |
|
|
|
Superdelegates |
– |
(712) |
457 |
22 |
|
|
|
Iowa |
February 1 |
44 (8) |
23 |
21 |
Caucus |
Semi-open |
|
New Hampshire |
February 9 |
24 (8) |
9 |
15 |
Primary |
Semi-closed |
|
Nevada |
February 20 |
35 (8) |
19 |
15 |
Caucus |
Closed |
|
South Carolina |
February 27 |
53 (6) |
39 |
14 |
Primary |
Open |
|
Alabama |
March 1 |
53 (7) |
44 |
9 |
Primary |
Open |
|
American Samoa |
March 1 |
6 (4) |
|
|
Caucus |
Closed |
|
Arkansas |
March 1 |
32 (5) |
19 |
9 |
Primary |
Open |
|
Colorado |
March 1 |
66 (13) |
24 |
35 |
Caucus |
Closed |
|
Democrats Abroad |
March 1-8 |
13 (4) |
|
|
Primary |
Closed |
|
Georgia |
March 1 |
102 (14) |
70 |
28 |
Primary |
Open |
|
Massachusetts |
March 1 |
91 (25) |
45 |
43 |
Primary |
Semi-closed |
|
Minnesota |
March 1 |
77 (16) |
28 |
46 |
Caucus |
Open |
|
Oklahoma |
March 1 |
38 (4) |
16 |
20 |
Primary |
Semi-closed |
|
Tennessee |
March 1 |
67 (9) |
41 |
22 |
Primary |
Open |
|
Texas |
March 1 |
222 (30) |
138 |
61 |
Primary |
Open |
|
Vermont |
March 1 |
16 (10) |
0 |
16 |
Primary |
Open |
|
Virginia |
March 1 |
95 (15) |
61 |
32 |
Primary |
Open |
It doesn’t look good for Bernie.
Cartoon:
15 Responses to “Open Thread–3/2/2016”
Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.
Upworthy: Awesome!!
DK: I love this!! Cows and bulls ''furnished the ink''. *Took a lot of time, but it's GREAT !!
RCPolitics: I know, right? I'm saddened by the numbers for Bernie.
Wow! Busy day for you. Do take care, good luck at your appointment tomorrow and Friday. Thanks, Tom.
CA has 476 delegates…WI has 89–both states tend to vote like MN…that may be Bernie's firewall…
I hope so!
I'm not worried about Bernie's numbers so far. I think he's doing Great. All the Hillary wins on Super Tuesday were southern states (which usually go Republican in the general) except Mass., which Hillary won Big over Obama in 2008, but only won by 2% over Bernie. Only 1/3 of the States & Territories have voted, so there's plenty more to go in this race! My state, Illinois, doesn't vote until March 15th.Hang in there!!!!
Good reminder Yvonne–IL profiles similar to where he's been winning, too, and has 180 delegates.
4:29 Now that is one fashionista vulture! I suppose, from the description, that the photo is a bit flattering, but still.
Upworthy – Both Democratic candidates HAVE class. It's beautiful when bothe exercise it. It makes me proud for the party.
DKos – Yes indeed. Never underestimate farmers!
Real Clear – It looks a lot better for Bernie now than it did Tuesday morning. No one expected five states. It ain't over till it's over.
Cartoon – He did, didn't he? But apparently Tilden would have been at least as bad for people of color.
2:34 Since you have 5 dinners already Puddy Tat, you don't need any vulture fricassée!
3:41 I was dinner for the vulture!
Tickled PINK that you're getting home-chores done AND you sound like your old self!
Puzzle — 2:34 Since you have 5 dinners already Puddy Tat, you don't need any vulture fricassée!
Upworthy — The only thing I might have encouraged Bernie to add is "…KKK and lie about it."
Daily Kos — Gives new meaning to Trunmp being full of shit!
Real Clear Politics — I heard on our news today that there are some 40,000 American ex-pats here in BC and that they favoured Democrats. I don't think the Trumpites (nor Republicans for that matter) would like our social democrat system here.
Cartoon — Interesting stuff. This from Wikipedia:
"On November 11, three days after election day, Tilden appeared to have won 184 electoral votes: one short of a majority. Hayes appeared to have 166 votes, with the 19 votes of Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina still in doubt. Republicans and Democrats each claimed victory in the three latter states, but the results in those states were rendered uncertain because of fraud by both parties. To further complicate matters, one of the three electors from Oregon (a state Hayes had won) was disqualified, reducing Hayes's total to 165, and raising the disputed votes to 20. If either candidate could be awarded the 20 disputed votes, he would be elected president.
There was considerable debate about which person or house of Congress was authorized to decide between the competing slates of electors, with the Republican Senate and the Democratic House each claiming priority. By January 1877, with the question still unresolved, Congress and President Grant agreed to submit the matter to a bipartisan Electoral Commission, which would be authorized to determine the fate of the disputed electoral votes. The Commission was to be made up of five representatives, five senators, and five Supreme Court justices. To ensure partisan balance, there would be seven Democrats and seven Republicans, with Justice David Davis, an independent respected by both parties, as the fifteenth member.The balance was upset when Democrats in the Illinois legislature elected Davis to the Senate, hoping to sway his vote. Davis disappointed Democrats by refusing to serve on the Commission because of his election to the Senate. As all of the remaining Justices were Republicans, Justice Joseph P. Bradley, believed to be the most independent-minded of them, was selected to take Davis's place on the Commission. The Commission met in February and the eight Republicans voted to award all 20 electoral votes to Hayes. Democrats were outraged by the result and attempted a filibuster to prevent Congress from accepting the Commission's findings.
As the March 4 inauguration day neared, Republican and Democratic Congressional leaders met at Wormley's Hotel in Washington to negotiate a compromise. Republicans promised concessions in exchange for Democratic acquiescence in the Committee's decision. The primary concession Hayes promised would be the withdrawal of federal troops from the South and an acceptance of the election of Democratic governments in the remaining "unredeemed" states of the South.The Democrats agreed, and on March 2, the filibuster was ended. Hayes was elected, but Reconstruction was finished. On April 3, Hayes ordered the Secretary of War George W. McCrary to withdrawal federal troops stationed at the South Carolina State House to their barracks. Finally on April 20, Hayes ordered the Secretary of War to send the federal troops stationed at the St. Louis Hotel in New Orleans to Jackson Barracks."
Thanks, Lynn. If reconstruction had been left in place, perhaps people of color would have better lives in the south.
Just keep taking care of yourself. We will be here.
Upworthy: I am glad the Democratic candidates are still being civil to each other and that she retweeted his remark. Class shows, does it Not?
Daily Kos: I don't know Jerry, but I love him.
Real Clear Politics: NO it does not look good for Bernie, but I still intend to vote for him when Ky. finally has its primary, long after the decision has been made!
Cartoon: Thanks to Lynn, I understand the cartoon better.
Don't worry about it, TomCat. As far as I'm concerned, you're not way behind. You're way ahead of most!
Upworthy: Both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton understand what it would do to the country – and the world – if Donald Drumpf would become president. The danger of Drumpf is bigger than they are and they both understand all too well that they need to stand united in this as Democrats, not as individual candidates. And yes, that shows insight and class of two veteran politicians. Kudos to both of them!
Daily Kos: I applaud Jerry for all his hard work, although I'm not sure if his neighbors do considering the stink his action raises. To me it is still strange that some campaigns in America have been and are purely fought on the basis of blackening and discrediting your opponent as much as possible, but for this one I'll make an exception. Thumbs up for you Jerry.
RCP: No, in this delegate system things sure don't look good for Bernie. What I'd like to know is what percentage of votes Bernie got, because if Bernie is much closer in percentage to Hillary than in delegates, Democratic voters who want to see real change in the system may become very discouraged if they feel they've been defeated again by that same system, even within the Democratic party, and not bother to vote in the elections for president or Congress. I'd hate to think what that may lead to.
I have a question, I am confused re. The three stooges,(repugs of course. are they running to be President OR are they auditioning for a late night comedy show? I find the "comments ,especially from RUBIO,somewhat juvenile.( dirty little school boy talk) a little less than Presidential.!! Civilized counties are "Not Amused"
ANYONE???
Hayes got to the presidentcy the Shrub, we Bush way!!! What a way to win!
Take care, TC!