Super Tuesday Delegate Trouble For Mitt Romney
“There has been more than one declared “Do-or-Die” situations for various Republican presidential candidates so far in this year’s tumultuous primary election cycle. When it comes to delegate count, Mitt Romney’s camp should be looking toward victory in today’s results as a mathematical obligation.
Without major wins, this primary season is guaranteed to drag on into summer, if not through the doors of theRepublican National Convention in Tampa. If Romney fails to sweep today’s contests, his campaign’s chance at a forced nomination is all but dead in the water.
A brokered convention, while still lampooned in the media, is becoming increasingly probable.”
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UPDATE: Romney 41%, Santorum 38%, Paul 12%, Gingrich 6% in #Michigan
Newt Gingrich addresses the California Republicans at the convention luncheon. Meanwhile, Ron Paul supporters protest chanting “No Gingrich, he’s a Newt” and “Send Newt to the moon”
We created a word cloud (via Wordle) representing the Republican Presidential Debate. It’s not surprising Romney and Santorum are twice the size of Gingrich and Paul #CNNdebate
“Let’s make this clear: Gov. Romney may be leading when it comes to the polls and his pocketbook, but premature tallies of his delegates won up to today are greatly exaggerated.
Getting nominated for President is all about delegates – 1144 is the number the potential nominees are fighting for.” -Independent Voter Network
(via newshour)
Money, Money, Money
Where do the candidates get the $$ for ads? Results might surprise you:
Barack Obama (D)
Top Companies:
Microsoft Corp, a global software company
DLA Piper, an international law firm
Google Inc, the Internet search engine and email giant
Mitt Romney (R)
Top Companies:
Goldman Sachs, a multinational investment bank
JPMorgan Chase & Co, a multinational investment bank
Morgan Stanley, a global financial services company
Ron Paul (R)
Top Companies:
US Army, a branch of the US Military
US Navy, a branch of the US Military
US Air Force, a branch of the US Military
Newt Gingrich (R)
Top Companies:
Rock-Tenn Co, a global paper and packaging manufacturer
Las Vegas Sands, a global integrated resort company
Poet LLC, a US biofuel company
Rick Santorum (R)
Top Companies:
Universal Health Services, a US hospital management company
Blue Cross/Blue Shield, a US health insurance association
Achristavest, a North American property development company
Gary Johnson (L)
Top Companies:
Tower Energy Group, a US petroleum wholesaler
Corriente Advisors, a US private investment firm
Welcom Products, a US folding handcart manufacturer
What do you think?
