The New American Politics thread

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by troutman

I used to think so. Bernie looks like he can ride a wave like Obama did.

Bernie deserves it a lot more than Hillary and appears to be much more passionate, honest and likeable. I really want to see Bernie take her down. I thought his speech tonight was/is exceptional.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by calgarybornnraised

Whatever happened to the separation of "Church and State". This is just getting silly now.

As usual and without fail, the West Wing is instructive.

[Kavvy]

is iowa a winner take all state for the dems and reps?

[KootenayFlamesFan]

I like Sanders. This Dem race should be fun to watch.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by Kavvy

is iowa a winner take all state for the dems and reps?

Not a winner take all for the Dems.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Resurrection

yeah, that's not a great bet right now. bernie has all the momentum. a 30 point lead in iowa has been widdled away to what looks like will be a .2- .5 % narrow escape for Clinton.

Bernie will destroy her in NH.

okay so you want to bet me? Hillary is certainly still the favourite

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Kavvy

is iowa a winner take all state for the dems and reps?

I think they split the delegates.

BERNIE mania will sweep the nation.

[calgarybornnraised]

Originally Posted by Iggy City

There's a caveat to that rule:

*unless it's Christianity

Oh I get that. I just think all this "Praise be to God" is disgusting.

I'm not old enough to have lived it,but I have watched a lot of JFK documentaries. Seeing Americans flipping out because of a Catholic President is weird, but people always were saying "The Pope will be making the decision for Americans".

Now it is just a Book. I guess they just took out the middle man and God and the "Good Book" will be making the decision.

[troutman]

Clinton vs Obama, 2008:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resu...tial_primaries

[White Out 403]

Originally Posted by dino7c

okay so you want to bet me? Hillary is certainly still the favourite

name your wager

[GullFoss]

damn bernie's so hot right now. bernie

[Nehkara]

[nik-]

haha what the ####?

[calumniate]

Maybe Bernie should place a call to George w, ask him how things are really done

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Resurrection

name your wager

honestly I would rather Bernie win but I just don't see it...Vegas odds makers will still give you 7x your money if Bern wins and I can't match that

$100 winner takes all?

If trump wins we give $100 each to charity

[nik-]

Originally Posted by dino7c

honestly I would rather Bernie win but I just don't see it...Vegas odds makers will still give you 7x your money if Bern wins and I can't match that

$100 winner takes all?

If trump wins we give $100 each to charity

Recommended charity: The CalgaryPuck Foundation

They accept a lot of Saudi money, but in general they're good people.

[Nehkara]

Patrick Caldwell ‏@patcaldwell 24m24 minutes ago
Pete D’Alessandro from Sanders campaign says their internal numbers show them up 2.

[FireGilbert]

I think the real news tonight is the 7 voters who chose Martin O'Malley. Were they relatives? Drug users? The ultimate non-conformists?

[Jordan!]

S'go Bernie!!!!

[craigwd]

Originally Posted by nik-

I actually think that John McCain, while not exactly the most charismatic guy, would have likely been a pretty decent president. He was probably a little hawkish, but I mean who isn't at this point besides Sanders. Unfortunately he allowed his party to team him with a total bubblehead nutcase which has led to the clown car we see today.

It's a real shame what McCain allowed the party to do to him, I think he deserved better.

Remember how McCain was supposed to die half way through his first term leading to President Palin?

Looks like he would have lasted 2 full terms and Palin would have been booted after the first.