Indiana (68% reporting):
53% Clinton
47% Obama
North Carolina (26% reporting):
38% Clinton
60% Obama
Well, it looks like NC and Indiana are both already decided, with Indiana going for Clinton and NC going for Obama. The shot clock is running out in the bottom of the 8th, and Hillary is not picking up yards, not even on the power play.
Also, disappointingly, it looks like progressive gay candidate Jim Neal is getting crushed by DSCC apparatchik Kay Hagan in the NC-SEN primary. Feh.
In lieu of more labored horse-race analysis, I would like to provide the following as a public service announcement for all those Clinton supporters who refuse to vote for Obama, and all those Obama supporters who refuse to vote for Clinton:
In an excerpt from a speech… on Tuesday, the Arizona senator said he would “look for accomplished men and women with a proven record of excellence in the law, and a proven commitment to judicial restraint.”
“I will look for people in the cast of John Roberts, Samuel Alito, and my friend the late William Rehnquist — jurists of the highest caliber who know their own minds, and know the law, and know the difference,” McCain said.
The Supreme Court currently has four hardcore conservatives and one softcore one. Justice Stevens would be 92 at the end of President McCain’s first term, and Justice Ginsberg would be 79.
So if you want Republican ideologues like Roberts and Alito to have a stranglehold on the highest court in the land for the next 20 or 30 years, if you want to see Roe v. Wade and God knows what else overturned, (not to mention a neverending bloody clusterfuck in Iraq), then by all means, please stay home or vote for Straight-Talk McCain. I’m sure you totally won’t ever regret that at all.
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Eli!
Neuro!
g’evening eli
Pink Ponies!!!111
Impeach the Lilly Ledbetter Five!
Expand SCOTUS to thirteen.
Both, or either, work for me.
ELI….XXXXXOOOOOOOOO howdy
Indiana going for Clinton and NC going for Obama.
Hold on there for a minute. Indiana is down to 53-47 HRC, but Indianapolis, Gary and Bloomington (Obama territory) still not in. Ya never knows…
Hiya Eli!
You forgot us “don’t like either of em much but will vote for either” people….
I liked DEAN- then he got fucked— then I liked Edwards and he fucked himself…..
Now we’re down to these two.
Hi eli!
Hi Suzanne!
Hi tw3k!
Hello swift neuro!
Hi sadly!
Andrea is in desperate need of SHOULDER PADS just sayin
Oh great Mrs Greenspan at Clinton headquarters.
“They believe they’ve won Indiana”
Woohoo!
Hi guys!
I wonder if that old chestnut of a litmus test for abortion is going to get dusted off.
But, but, but I thought “They” broke the mold once John Roberts was cast.
Could tonight be the end?
Tedddddddddddddddy!
Hi everyone.
Indiana:
Clinton, Hillary Dem 440,949 53%
Obama, Barack Dem 391,766 47%
her head is way too big for her body
gives me the creeps every time i see her on the teevee
oh puleaaaaaaaze yes
I’m not worried about *you*. I’m worried about the bitter loyalists who think the other Democrat is just as bad as McCain so why bother.
Yeah, they broke the mold, alright…
Evening Eli.
Thanks for carrying us through this event.
Trying to watch local results at the same time as the national. Dan Burton actually has a primary challenge on his hands supposedly (haven’t seen any numbers yet, though).
yup Nancy Reagan disease
Can you Digg it, man?
hi hi hi hi hi hi
I’d like to see them stop relying on the interviews so much and look at the body of work instead.
In case no-one’s noticed, Republican nominees *lie*.
Exactly what I was thinking. Hillary’s going to give her concession speech tonight….
This is a bit closer than folks were predicting, yes?
It is the responsibility of the candidate who loses the nomination to make the case to their supporters to work hard to elect the nominee. And it is a big responsibility.
I like her leather jackets, though…
are you sure it was after?
Yeah- that ain’t me.
This thing seems to be over- and I for one will be relieved when we no longer have to hear the “arguments” from the supporters of the two candidates.
(not to mention the candidates themselves.)
The shot clock is running out in the bottom of the 8th, and Hillary is not picking up yards, not even on the power play.
we’ll give you a mulligan on that one.
And they need to be as unreserved and enthusiastic about it as possible. Anything less and their supporters will take that as permission to sit on their hands.
they are from poodle and terrier puppies,she later eats…”g”
Someone remind me — are either of our primaries today open to GOP voters?
Indiana was much closer than I was expecting.
please let this primary end
pretty pretty please
He lost track of the puck, looking at the wrong pony.
Mrs. Greenspan lookin over her shoulder and wishin she was at a meeting of the American Enterprise Institute where her buddies are.
TWEEETY SHUT UPP
I think Indiana is. Or was it NC? One of them, definitely.
I believe Indiana’s is and NC’s isn’t, but I could be wrong.
Yes, but it could look better still for Obama.
heh. Chuck Todd explaining how Indiana seems to have voted (which is, I note modestly, precisely what I said the other day).
Taking a small, kinda dignified bow…
MSNBC changes their characterization of Indiana from “too early to call” to “too close to call.”
Our nominee is up now.
Obamaa speech now.
or the Aspen institute,where the leaves are turning
Nothin quite as jarring as a mixed sports metaphore—
I believe that any GOPers who crossed to vote in todays election are barred from the GOP primary in a week or so…
As I mentioned last thread: rather like the way Ted Kennedy responded to Jimmy Carter in ‘80.
And look what that got us…
i love this guy
It was icing, and he missed a gate…
Thank you for your on-the-ground analysis. Really, truly, I appreciate everyone who has provided us pups with their state’s events as they’ve unrolled.
Thanks.
Eli sez: “The shot clock is running out in the bottom of the 8th, and Hillary is not picking up yards, not even on the power play.”
I don’t think that is an appropriate topic for this nonsports blog.
Indiana was much closer than I was expecting.
It’s not over. Too many Obama strongholds not in yet.
I mailed in my vote against Joe Lieberman.
Good evening Eli. Howdy firepups. I had an odd conversation about Hillary with a 12 yr old girl this afternoon. She said that if Hillary’s claiming that her time in the white house as first lady is the experience she’s touting, then she’s already had 8 yrs to be co-president and she shouldn’t get to have another one. Interesting analysis from a 6th grader!
Why, pray tell?
Hi!
Wow, KO just said they changed their call, from too soon to call, to, too close to call in Indiana… Whoa, Nellie… The fat lady ain’t sung yet…!
de nada.
for a minute there I thought you were talking about cupcakes.
Obama congratulates Hillary for winning IN.
Not much of a deterrent.
Obama congratulated Clinton on her apparent win in Indiana.
Hey Teddy!
cupcakes mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Sneaky mofo’s leavin me back there just refreshing refreshing. . .
premature imo
No, but it does punish the conservative candidates for state office, to have hard core Repubs opting out to vote with the dems…
Looking for a link, I just saw something about this today…
oh, you know: another day, another burst of contempt for HoJo…
I do like a gracious candidate … shows respect for the process and for voters.
CUPCAKES??? i loves me some carrot/ginger with sour cream frosting
Obama congratulated Clinton on her apparent win in Indiana.
I don’t think even Barack knows how close this thing could still turn out to be….
Lots of non-young white women standing behind Obama tonight.
200 delegates away
CBS calls IN for Hillary.
Please Hillary, have a shot and a beer, get in your red pick-up and call it a campaign from hell.
Singin about unity….
But it does give you an indication of how gracious he can be.
yeap
he is impressive in victory
I think no matter who wins, we can all agree, cupcakes rock!
He’s speaking like a president. Calling for his people to support Hillary, and Hillary’s supporters to back him.
This the party leader speaking.
cupcakes!
This guy makes me cry…. reminds me of Howard Dean & John Edwards…. when he speaks…..
he really has class,and grace
here’s what will be overturned, guaranteed;
1} egulations that protect consumers
2} regulations that force corporations to pay for the damage they cause
3} regulations that prohibit bigotry
4} regulations that provide equal protection
there are others but those are definates
Talkin’ about George Bush’s third term….
No
yep
Obama’s speech is all about Democratic unity.
Yes, he does.
thanks tex…. grabbing a bunch for the backstage crew
Can we make the Supreme Court appointments a big campaign issue? A strong majority is still against overturning Roe v. Wade. I tried some googling to find approval ratings for Rehnquist. I couldn’t find any, but I can’t imagine he was well-liked by the end. How can he be a winner for McCain?
Lots of non-young white women standing behind Obama tonight.
If I had to estimate, last night’s Obama rally in Indianapolis was probably 60-40 white, if not more than that. The line just *trying* to get in was more than a half-mile long…
And Indianapolis’s numbers still aren’t in.
Gee, Eli, why don’t you tell us what you think? (LOL)
oh my!!..good eve
PINK cupcakes :)
Which we SORELY need.
See that’s the deal for me, no president can really change all that much on his or her own but this guy offers an inspiration I haven’t seen in years.
5) The Bill of Rights
Go Betsy!
why does the word insurrection come to mind/
Did Obama just say that medical insurance companies give preference to the wealthy?
I wonder if this is happening. (Having the right connections)
Obama actually said giving preference to the healthy and wealthy.
Hey Elliott!
Well, it ought to. And about damned time!
Yes, we sure do.
CARROTS
http://www.katyelliott.com/blo…..772835.JPG
At the very least, as a reminder to all the Democratic voters who are wavering…
Public Education (its on its last legs already, if you wanna keep it, you need the Democrat.)
nice!
I’m waverin over here.
Yo newtonusr!
How u?
I wonder if Papi Ratzi will call Nino about his brides-of-Christ being denied their votes today in Indiana?
okay he makes me cry tears of joy
OT: some funny new posts: Reality Based News Feed
He is speaking of ALL the core Democratic values….. he is framing it so right and turning the focus on US vs on him…..
52-48 (71%)
Just close your eyes and think of six Scalitos.
Praying for a nominee.
And I don’t pray for nuttin’.
mMmmm, my favorite way to eat carrots
… not until he’s used up all the Oxygen in the Universe …
goooooooooey is gooooooood
((( jayt )))
Hillary swallowing defeat tonight.
Dang! Obama is hot now.
I cannot begin to tell you how that story infuriates me.
Obama’s lead is shrinking some in NC though…
jayt, what’s happening across the street?
Slamming McCain hard now.
My prediction:
Hillary takes Indiana by five-
Obama take North Caroling by twelve
Hillary continues- but with a softer approach…Obama pretty much ignores her.
Obama faces McBush in the fall.
so true,he must have no atrial blood
Tweety really does love himself. He remarked that he enjoyed seeing his image on teevee.
And now he’s taking on McCain. Oh, be still my heart…
oh my
Is that Kos in the Blue Shirt ? *g*
He is accepting his party’s nomination tonight, despite his graceful words to and about Hillary.
he is stunning
Obama’s layin it on a little thick for my taste—we’ve got chickens in every pot- love throughout the land- and an america that weeps in it’s joy..
Not my taste- makes me wanna puke.
wow this is one hell of a speech
When I came home from Vietnam, 9/69. I was 19 years old, 2 months short of my 20th. I could not vote for 14 months. I take it seriously and the idea that I could ignore my personal conviction that HRC would do and say anything to win precludes me from voting for her. I’m not trying to tell anyone else what to do.
jayt, what’s happening across the street?
dunno – my window faces the other way – don’t feel like walkin’ over there just at the moment….
polarization,and gridlock
It does sound like it. And taking on McCain is the way to do it.
Soooooo inspiring.
we need it we are STARVED for it after the last 8 yrs
the carrot/ginger part sounds good :)
Yup. He’s treating us like intelligent beings. What a shift!
I don’t think so…
i like what im hearing from here
This is what I’ve thought he should do for a while, just ignore her.
they are american values
Hmmm. Just ran across this:
Steppenwolf-Monster
oh yes,and a pinch of cardomon,yes?
inspiring but also good policy … a good statement of what D is about … claiming sane foreign policy as an american value is so good to hear
Dang. Now he’s going after the republican vote!
He’d be the only one …
If I can’t have John Edwards, this man will do.
starved for someone who can put REAL sentences together….. actually can pronounce words…. who can string more than a single thought together… Yes, have been very thirsty here in the desert
BTW… HRC loaned her campaign more money
he is sounding strong
Right after “What ya gonna do about me”.
i like eating flowers :)
All that praise from North Carolina Idiot Gov did not help. Probably hurt her. It was heavy handed. Pansy remark, notwithstanding.
he gives me hope,he does
It’s a nice change after 7 years of Porky Pig, huh ?
Can you imagine this dude in a debate against JM?
well shit – he made me cry again.
dammit.
and a relief.
Heh, For Hill… Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)!
i just like the plain cardamom.
we can choose to not be divided
we can choose to not be afraid
It would be a thing of beauty.
Well except for the ugly parts, but you know what i mean.
I do hope he chooses Edwards as VP …
That is what true leadership is all about. WE fix things together…. WE tell them what we want and need and WE push to get it….. I see Arizona turning bluer and bluer every day…
the part about his dad
Yeah, makes me fill up and spill over too…
No let’s hear some screeching.
me too
I’m hoping that his people do some research on where McCain’s buttons are. I would love to see Obama say something completely innocent that makes McCain wig out on national TV.
Amazing speech, well-delivered and powerful. Many new themes and lines.
My fav analogy is Ali V Pee Wee Herman …
Good heavens! Brilliant.
Naw
She fucked this thing up early. Started her victory loop before the race was over- and then ignored little things like “Caucuses”..
It was out of reach unless Obama fucked up- and he didn’t co operate.
Doooh!
sounds like a wonderful speech, I hope Hillary speaks to November, too.
indeed!
Amen, sister.
The mere thought makes my heart race…
Pregnancy sure made you emotional … *g*
oh good!,im so glad
I’d much rather she speak to 2012 or 2016.
I play that before I go to a demonstration or vigil. Taped it for my Walkman as well. Radio doesn’t work well downtown. Like it was written yesterday.
52–48 now. High praise for the speech.
Or Chuck Wepner or Jone Bugner and his Para Unit!
Once again, Sam in Obama’s office is on the job:
http://my.barackobama.com/page…..sen/gGCR2K
Remarks of Senator Barack Obama
Primary Night
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
Raleigh, North Carolina
hahahahaha
sugar momma express perhaps
Put the flag-pin crap right where it belongs, talking about the flag draped on his father’s coffin
OK, Eli, I’m convinced again. Again. I really dislike Hillary (as I disliked her husband, both from personal interactions in 1991, and subsequent years’ political dissatisfactions).
But I do read plenty of Supreme Court decisions, and I know, we’re in serious trouble, in ways those outside the legal profession can’t really fathom.
Fortunately, all can see the disgusting Repub political practices, and consequences thereof.
So, OK. I’ll vote for Hillary, if necess in Nov.
when Sen Clinton speaks, I’ll forward a link if it’s sent out …
Howdy, Siun! Did you see this article?
Pregnancy sure made you emotional … *g*
A true hormonal shit-storm, I tell ya.
Eli: What I’d like someone to do is explain to me, exactly what the difference is between Hillary and McBush. I see little difference.
That’s efficient! Tight work.
Can you imagine all their press conferences ?
They would score major Neilsen’s ratings …
((( Obama/Edwards )))
And we’d have Michelle & Elizabeth as well … might make me move south of the border …
That confused me. What flag draped on his father’s coffin???? Was his father a veteran????
You’re birthing coaches are in attendance.
We’ll carry you through it.
Nut-up!
Damn, stop me, it was Quicksilver:
I remain singularly impressed by the campaign he has run.
They sat down and looked at how to win, and did it.
MSNBC now showing a four point spread in Indiana; 26% not yet reported.
Todd up.
Thanks, man – I appreciate it. That really is the big picture right there. Even if McCain’s only president for four years, he can do decades worth of damage in that short time.
how small can a mind be, that wearing a flag lapel means anything at-all?
yeah … I don’t get talking points and such nonsense but as soon as each speech is given, there’s the prepared text … I appreciate that
wow stunning man,lost both his parents very young,and has accepted the mantle of Dad of his whole family …i like him yes i do
Thanks, Siun. You are always on top of things.
Remember — hold your nose, bring a barf bag, and chant “Supreme Court, Supreme Court, Supreme Court” as you cast your vote.
Hmmmm, cardamom. In coffee with a pinch of cinnamon, wonderful.
I wonder if he misspoke and meant his grandfather?
Yes, per Siun’s link:
Thanks CT – I’ll read it later. The desperation of women in Iraq, so many left widowed and with no way to even feed their families …
The only way it happens is she steals it, you gonna let that happen. Watts will look like a frickin picnic.
Indiana:
Clinton, Hillary Dem 481,299 52%
Obama, Barack Dem 443,591 48%
or in tea,and both teh healthy ,you can give the cinn to your critters too i put it on their rice with the tumeric,very healthy too
Tim wasting AIR again,20 MILL
You really think Hillary wants to stay in Iraq for a hundred years? That she’ll nominate Scalitos to the Supreme Court? That she’ll resist any kind of healthcare or environmental reform?
Hillary may not be a progressive, but there’s still a huge gap between her and McCain. Also, not a whole lot of policy difference between her and Obama. So if difference from McCain is your yardstick, then it doesn’t really matter who the Democratic nominee is.
You’re right about that.
yeah, i like chewing on the seeds as a coffee chaser.
If with a small loss in Indiana, Obama won BIG tonight.
Russert, Tweety, even Keith … can’t leave the horse race for even a minute to note a great speech … so irritating that their desire for continued ratings and relevance drives so much of the discussion
People get ready
there’s a train a comin
Russert admits that MSNBC exit polling asked voters whether Wright was a concern, and half answered YES, but they don’t know whether that made the voter move TO or FROM Obama. Stupid exit polls.
she is reactive,not proactive,and that is NOT presidential
Gary (Lake County) still not reporting.
I don’t get this, she can only be the nominee if she steals it. WTF?
I turned the sound off after a while- but apparently Obama was going after his presumed negatives- layin it on thick with patriotism et al.
Smart and well done as usual.
Whoa. I just did some quick math with IN at 75% counted. Obama needs to win only 56% of the vote in the remaining districts to catch Clinton. Interesting…
That is so not true,
oh shit
they will FLOG it till the cows come home,and shut up Timmeh
All they can talk about is their conversations with insiders. Punkinhaid admits he “listened very closely” to Keith’s conversation with Axelrod.
stupid Russert
Is Timmeh finally seeing the light? ‘Hill is out to destroy Obama’s campaign!’
me neither, why would anyone trust her?
Brokaw….. Money….. guess who may have loaned her campaign another loan?
I don’t think it’s going to happen. Even if Hillary is willing to do it, I don’t think enough supers are.
My point was from a policies perspective, not a how-they-got-there perspective.
Hard to do that math cause they’re showing percentage of PRECINCTS outstanding but not the percentage of VOTE outstanding.
20 mill and he BORES ME TO TEARS
FWIW, if the super delegates go for her (which is doubtful), how would that be “stealing the nomination” since it would be within the rules that were agreed to prior to the start of this mishegas?
That being said – even if she *did* steal the nomination, I would still vote for her. Very, very grudgingly.
looking at the counties which are still out, I think HRC is gonna end up with a 51-49 win (but I hope that Gary comes huge, and Indianapolis, as of last night, looked like Obama-heaven too).
And Lafayette (Puck Furdue)(I *hate* having to root for them) might come through too. Counties in Eastern part of the state will go HRC, and that one county down by Evansville is an area that all of the Clintons worked hard.
Too close to call indeed.
and KO dissapoints tonight
please
I believe she loaned her own money to the campaign.
its over,say goodnight Chuckie
Is it possible that it could be a tie or Obama win?
Bedouins make coffee in a pan. Boil water, add coffee, cardamom and cinnamon. I use a French Press, though. First read about it in Lawrence’s “Seven Pillars of Wisdom” years ago.
Yep, that number would have equal numbers voting in each precinct.
If it holds 52/48 pop with this breakdown what will the Indiana delegate count be?
12-12?
.
I would too, with a clothespin on my nose when I entered the booth…!
how so?
u pinko commie librul
shut up Timmeh
I think there are ways that Ob could just sort of smile and almost laugh at Mc. I don’t think Mc would take well to being “mocked” or not taken seriously. Ob has a gentle streak of dismissal. great. Tightening in Indy
35k vote difference now in IN
teh good,and i love Greek coffee too
Zogby called it for Obama +2%
WTF … Tweety making the case that Hillary has become Obama’s mentor …
Of course we’ll support the nominee, and vote for that nominee.
But our work, our hard work — getting people registered, getting folks out to the polls, talking to neighbors and friends and family — that will be the measure of the support that our nominee will need.
We need a Democratic blowout this fall. This country needs to take new roads in so many, many areas, and we can only do that with a huge sweeping wave. Like 1932, 1964.
btw, at Kos, people were arranging to send meals the last few days to the Obama offices in IN and NC – and I thought that was something we should remember for our Blue America candidates for November – how cool if we could cover them with pizza the day before election or something … was just a neat idea I don’t want to lose.
and he is 9 inches TALLER
If it holds 52/48 pop with this breakdown what will the Indiana delegate count be?
dunno – but a 52-48 *win* for HRC is actually a loss. She needed something a lot larger, and I don’t think the 52-48 is even gonna hold up.
Where’s Kate Smith?
only if you iwill remind me about the supreme court nominations on the first of november – and let me forget about it until then.
I would love to see him ruffle McCain’s hair and tell him he’s getting a little thin on top, but that’s probably not happening.
snort.
singing in the shower with Mrs. Miller
they are absolutely without scrupples…..
i just pour boiling water over the grounds in a cup. Makes esspresso seem decaffeinated.
Turkish coffee is good and don’t get me started on Brazilian coffee … anyone seen wobblybits ? *g*
Or arugula.
Or beer.
Yikes. that must be a stiff brew.
LOL
She’s been here today.
As one who spent more than a few hours in campaign offices on election nights in years past, that is a great idea.
ok turning off empty vessels
If the Superdelegates “give” the nomination to her then she hasn’t stolen it. But frankly, we may as well worry about the Grinch stealing the nomination, since it ain’t gonna happen.
Don’t you see that fork stickin out of Hillary, she’s done.
Believe me, there is nothing I want more than a Democratic nominee that everyone can get excited about. I don’t want there to be any question about the legitimacy of their victory, or the sincerity of their defeated opponent’s support.
I think the Sake won that fight … *g*
Great idea!
verrrrrrrrrrry strong..the strongest ive ever had…Brazilian
not only bedouins – that’s how every palestinian who fed me when i visited made the coffee. ground really fine and served hot in small expresso-like cups. yum-yum.
My neighbor makes very strong Turkish coffee … forced to dilute it with Cognac … *g*
i love the social part of it…
or B&B..perhaps
epu’s from UPSTAIRS, , , HA
I have an old hand grinder and doing it that way results in grinds with every drink. That gets old. Expresso grind I have to do at the store. Have an old Italian expresso stovetop pot makes wonderful expresso.
Yes. She voted for the war and she has NEVER admitted it was a mistake, NEVER apoligized for it. She’s made cheap, lame-ass excuses. She supported Kyl-Lieberman and she supported Lieberman in the General against Lamont.
Name the differences. You’re spinning.
Hilary is a Republican. Republican-lite, maybe, but a republican. Carlyle Group, Wal-Mart Republican. Never doubt it.
For christ’s sake, she’s already talking about obliterating Iran. How is she different from McCain? Oh yeah, she’s not.
I do not understand how people drink the swill that comes out of coffee makers. Looks like Oolong tea and tastes like shit.
yes. never have experienced being treated so royally. the most wonderful, generous and kind hosts.
completely different beverage.
but catch me in the morning with no other coffee in sight, and i’ll be singing it’s praises.
Amen
I have to say, I am pleasantly surprised.
quick point if it has not been made as yet;
these are the most radical judges on the bench, they are idiologues who show anything BUT restraint
mkkkain is getting good at republican speak, which is to say the oposite of your intention, like the “clean air bill” which gave free reign to poluters, like “no child left behind” which was intended to destroy the public school system
and of course like “the patriot act” which was plaguerized from hitler himself in an almost parallet document to his “enabling act”
CSPAN’s latest, with 85% reporting, is that Clinton’s lead over Obama has shrunk to 4% (52-48), and they’re still not calling it.
Bob in HI