B-Man Posted February 24, 2020 Posted February 24, 2020 Open primary. The CBS poll is the most recent included in the RealClearPolitics average for South Carolina and there are only three other recent surveys. But Steyer is in third place in all of them. If this bears out Saturday, Steyer’s presence on the ballot could either hand the contest to Sanders outright—effectively ending the race—or sap enough delegates from Biden to deny him any real momentum from a win. The longer the “moderate” vote is divided among multiple candidates—and Bloomberg will join the fray in earnest on Super Tuesday—the more impossible it becomes to prevent Sanders from winning a plurality of delegates. But, as I noted yesterday, all of the candidates have an argument for remaining in the race. All, that is, except for Steyer. 2
Koko78 Posted February 24, 2020 Posted February 24, 2020 On 2/24/2020 at 10:41 PM, B-Man said: Open primary. The CBS poll is the most recent included in the RealClearPolitics average for South Carolina and there are only three other recent surveys. But Steyer is in third place in all of them. If this bears out Saturday, Steyer’s presence on the ballot could either hand the contest to Sanders outright—effectively ending the race—or sap enough delegates from Biden to deny him any real momentum from a win. The longer the “moderate” vote is divided among multiple candidates—and Bloomberg will join the fray in earnest on Super Tuesday—the more impossible it becomes to prevent Sanders from winning a plurality of delegates. But, as I noted yesterday, all of the candidates have an argument for remaining in the race. All, that is, except for Steyer. Expand If Biden is smart (yeah, I know), he's making a backroom deal with Steyer to be Secretary of Whatever-he-wants if Quid Pro Joe wins the nomination/election. 2
Buffalo_Gal Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 Since it is an open primary I've seen a lot of chatter on which way registered Republicans should vote. Chaos or more chaos appears to be the choice. 2 1
Chandemonium Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/25/2020 at 5:39 AM, Buffalo_Gal said: Since it is an open primary I've seen a lot of chatter on which way registered Republicans should vote. Chaos or more chaos appears to be the choice. Expand I live in South Carolina and I won’t be voting in the primary. Although I expect Trump to win the general, playing the primary chaos game makes me too nervous when there’s not a dem candidate I could stomach voting for in the general. Write ins aren’t allowed in primaries here or I’d write in Trump. 1
SoCal Deek Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/24/2020 at 11:35 PM, Koko78 said: If Biden is smart (yeah, I know), he's making a backroom deal with Steyer to be Secretary of Whatever-he-wants if Quid Pro Joe wins the nomination/election. Expand Make Steyer Energy Secretary. That’s the only issue he’s even running on. Make Bernie Health and Human Services since he’s also a one issue candidate. And make Tulsi Defense Secretary. And finally Warren can be Education Secretary, as she’s an ex-teacher. Mayor Pete can become Party Chair and wait his turn to become an actual national candidate. Done!
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted February 25, 2020 Posted February 25, 2020 Biden accidentally tells South Carolina crowd he's a Dem candidate 'for the United States Senate' By Joseph A. Wulfsohn | Fox News Former Vice President Joe Biden made an unfortunate gaffe just days before the critical South Carolina primary, telling voters he's a Democratic candidate for the "United States Senate." Biden was one of several 2020 hopefuls to attend the South Carolina Democrat Party's First in the South Dinner, where he reportedly received the longest ovation of any of his competitors. However, wrapping up his remarks, he misspoke about which office he was seeking. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-gaffe-united-states-senate
mead107 Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 Will sanders make it to the election? Looked like he was going to kick the bucket last night at any second.
KRC Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 7:16 PM, mead107 said: Will sanders make it to the election? Looked like he was going to kick the bucket last night at any second. Expand That is a nod to the deceased demographic, which is a large voting block for the Dems. 6 1
SoCal Deek Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/25/2020 at 1:34 PM, SoCal Deek said: Make Steyer Energy Secretary. That’s the only issue he’s even running on. Make Bernie Health and Human Services since he’s also a one issue candidate. And make Tulsi Defense Secretary. And finally Warren can be Education Secretary, as she’s an ex-teacher. Mayor Pete can become Party Chair and wait his turn to become an actual national candidate. Done! Expand Unbelievable! I posted this as a joke a couple days ago and this morning some clown at The NY Times wrote an article saying pretty much the same thing! How do you get a job at one of these left wing rags?
KRC Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 9:00 PM, SoCal Deek said: Unbelievable! I posted this as a joke a couple days ago and this morning some clown at The NY Times wrote an article saying pretty much the same thing! How do you get a job at one of these left wing rags? Expand 1. Go to the Politics sub forum of a football message board. 2. Steal ideas from a poster. 3. ? 4. Pulitzer!! 2
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 8:15 PM, KRC said: That is a nod to the deceased demographic, which is a large voting block for the Dems. Expand ....not to worry!....they are in "Full Recruitment Mode".............
Koko78 Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 10:39 PM, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ....not to worry!....they are in "Full Recruitment Mode"............. Expand They're not a very diverse lot, but that can be forgiven so long as they all apologize and vote right down the Democrat line.
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 11:01 PM, Koko78 said: They're not a very diverse lot, but that can be forgiven so long as they all apologize and vote right down the Democrat line. Expand ...hell, they even signed up my dead Dem relatives...........
B-Man Posted February 27, 2020 Author Posted February 27, 2020 With his campaign floundering, Joe Biden’s got to find a strategy that can turn things around for him. Apparently, at least as far as South Carolina is concerned, he’s decided to give going after Nikki Haley a try: Naturally, Nikki Haley is very upset and bothered by this. Except no she’s not. In fact, she’s got a proposal for Joe: Quote @NikkiHaley Hold up Joe. I will put my brain up against yours anytime. Bring it. #GodBlessJoe Expand
Chandemonium Posted February 29, 2020 Posted February 29, 2020 Polls open at 7:00. It’ll be interesting to see if Steyer can overtake Bernie for 2nd. I doubt it with the fake support Bernie’s expected to have from republican chaos voters, but still think it’s possible.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted February 29, 2020 Posted February 29, 2020 On 2/29/2020 at 12:51 PM, Nanker said: Clamant cladem dimit canes bellum! Expand Carthago delenda est? 1
Chandemonium Posted March 1, 2020 Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) Early results look like a landslide for Biden here in S.C. He’s at 51% with 3% of precincts reporting. Sanders currently 2nd at 18%. Edited March 1, 2020 by Chandemonium
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