Hooray! Election Day is finally here!
For my own part, The King is glad that after two years of making hundreds of phone calls, conducting literature drops, and helping with generally campaigning across multiple districts that we will finally see, race-by-race, either the pay-off for hard work, or punishment for a comedy of errors.
I think we've said all we've needed to say about our political races in Connecticut. We all know this is a pretty drab place to live if you're a loyal, red-blooded Republican. But to underscore the point, I would urge readers to go out and vote for Republicans in all districts and races who you believe have conducted themselves with honor and dignity during this cycle.
The King also urges voters to "Leave the Line Blank" in the Connecticut Senate Race. Linda McMahon has lost The King's vote, and the vote of so many of the Party faithful for her betrayal of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan by supporting Barack Obama in her campaign commercials and literature. Moreover, she has intentionally hurt several federal and local candidates by pushing the Independent line which has been detrimental for both federal and state Republicans. Let's pray this is the last campaign that we will ever have to see Linda McMahon a part of in The Nutmeg State.
Again, please don't sit out the election - go to the polls and vote for state and federal Republican candidates, but don't vote for Chris Murphy (obviously), and PLEASE go out of your way to NOT VOTE FOR Linda McMahon. Leave the Line Blank. Make this a teachable moment for Linda McMahon, and our spineless CTGOP Chairman Jerry Labriola.
And if old friend - Andrew Roraback takes the win tonight (as expected), everyone should recognize that he and his staff, and his army of tireless volunteers won the campaign the hard way - with hard work, elbow grease, and dedication. Yes, there was a last minute infusion of cash from a strange source in New York, but the truth is that Andrew and his team have been changing hearts and minds since he won the State Convention earlier this year. And we should all be grateful that Andrew stayed above the noise, ran a positive campaign, and that he didn't allow State Party incompetence damages his campaign. Although a little presumptuous at this point on Election Day, let me offer congratulations to Andrew Roraback and his team for a job well done!
Now that we've got that off our chest, let's look at the race which is the single most important contest this evening.
Here is what to watch regarding the Romney-Obama Race:
Virginia: This is the first state to watch with 13 electoral votes up for grabs here. This state will be an early indicator of what we might expect during the night. If Mitt loses Virginia it doesn't mean it's game over, but there would need to be some serious surprises elsewhere to make up ground.
North Carolina: This state used to be a lock for Republicans, but Obama managed to win it in 2008. Sadly, the demographic changes have made this state more of a swing state which will remain in play for decades to come. North Carolina boasts 15 electoral votes. As of the last poll sample taken this week, Romney leads here. If Mitt loses here, it will indicate that polling samples are nearly useless.
Florida: The Gator State is a critical key piece of the puzzle with 29 delegates - the largest number of swing state delegates on the electoral map. Romney has won seven polls, Obama has won four, and there was one tie. This state leans Romney.
New Hampshire: New England's last and only remaining red state (turned blue in 2008) will be interesting to watch, not because of its four electoral votes, but because the Presidential contest is in a dead heat. If Mitt Romney wins in New Hampshire, it could mean a big night for the Romney camp. Obama is expected to win New Hampshire given the demographic changes from the influx of MassHoles to the Granite State which has watered down Republicanism over the past 12 years.
Ohio: If you haven't noticed, the entire political universe has been rotating around Ohio over the last three weeks. With 18 electoral votes in a state dubbed Main Street America, pollsters claim that this state is a must win for candidates - unless neighboring Wisconsin (10 electoral votes) partially counter-balances an outcome in Ohio.
Iowa: This state has 6 electoral votes. Again, this state is not a deal breaker for either candidate, but certainly will help frame the night in terms of trending.
Nevada: This state is considered a swing state by the media, but The King sees this state as under control by Democrats - given the combination of the Latino community, the culinary community, and the gambling lobby. The majority of these groups are reported to have already voted during the early voting process, so I'm not expecting a win for Mitt here, but a close voting percentage will be interesting for discussions on trending.
Pennsylvania: This state could be an interesting battleground state with 20 electoral votes - which I've always assumed would go to Obama since I don't believe Mitt Romney has won a single poll based on all results posted a RealClearPolitics.com. What makes this state "in-play" is that the race has moved within the margin of error for the last few weeks. A Mitt Romney win here would be an incredible upset, and would likely signal a landslide win for Romney-Ryan.
The King's Prediction: Romney by a larger than expected margin. The national media will be eating humble pie for months to come while our local media will likely gloat.
Realistically, you have to expect plenty of shenanigans along the way - so be prepared to sit long in your seats, it could be a long night!
I AM
THE KING
This original blog entry can be found at http://www.thekingsview.blogspot.com/
Disclaimer: This entry and others will be modified/updated at a future date. All entries are for the sole purpose of entertainment. This article does not imply endorsement of the candidate mentioned above, nor has this article been solicited for publication by any political candidate, campaign, or PAC.
For my own part, The King is glad that after two years of making hundreds of phone calls, conducting literature drops, and helping with generally campaigning across multiple districts that we will finally see, race-by-race, either the pay-off for hard work, or punishment for a comedy of errors.
I think we've said all we've needed to say about our political races in Connecticut. We all know this is a pretty drab place to live if you're a loyal, red-blooded Republican. But to underscore the point, I would urge readers to go out and vote for Republicans in all districts and races who you believe have conducted themselves with honor and dignity during this cycle.
The King also urges voters to "Leave the Line Blank" in the Connecticut Senate Race. Linda McMahon has lost The King's vote, and the vote of so many of the Party faithful for her betrayal of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan by supporting Barack Obama in her campaign commercials and literature. Moreover, she has intentionally hurt several federal and local candidates by pushing the Independent line which has been detrimental for both federal and state Republicans. Let's pray this is the last campaign that we will ever have to see Linda McMahon a part of in The Nutmeg State.
Again, please don't sit out the election - go to the polls and vote for state and federal Republican candidates, but don't vote for Chris Murphy (obviously), and PLEASE go out of your way to NOT VOTE FOR Linda McMahon. Leave the Line Blank. Make this a teachable moment for Linda McMahon, and our spineless CTGOP Chairman Jerry Labriola.
And if old friend - Andrew Roraback takes the win tonight (as expected), everyone should recognize that he and his staff, and his army of tireless volunteers won the campaign the hard way - with hard work, elbow grease, and dedication. Yes, there was a last minute infusion of cash from a strange source in New York, but the truth is that Andrew and his team have been changing hearts and minds since he won the State Convention earlier this year. And we should all be grateful that Andrew stayed above the noise, ran a positive campaign, and that he didn't allow State Party incompetence damages his campaign. Although a little presumptuous at this point on Election Day, let me offer congratulations to Andrew Roraback and his team for a job well done!
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| Above all else, this is the race that counts! |
Here is what to watch regarding the Romney-Obama Race:
Virginia: This is the first state to watch with 13 electoral votes up for grabs here. This state will be an early indicator of what we might expect during the night. If Mitt loses Virginia it doesn't mean it's game over, but there would need to be some serious surprises elsewhere to make up ground.
North Carolina: This state used to be a lock for Republicans, but Obama managed to win it in 2008. Sadly, the demographic changes have made this state more of a swing state which will remain in play for decades to come. North Carolina boasts 15 electoral votes. As of the last poll sample taken this week, Romney leads here. If Mitt loses here, it will indicate that polling samples are nearly useless.
Florida: The Gator State is a critical key piece of the puzzle with 29 delegates - the largest number of swing state delegates on the electoral map. Romney has won seven polls, Obama has won four, and there was one tie. This state leans Romney.
New Hampshire: New England's last and only remaining red state (turned blue in 2008) will be interesting to watch, not because of its four electoral votes, but because the Presidential contest is in a dead heat. If Mitt Romney wins in New Hampshire, it could mean a big night for the Romney camp. Obama is expected to win New Hampshire given the demographic changes from the influx of MassHoles to the Granite State which has watered down Republicanism over the past 12 years.
Ohio: If you haven't noticed, the entire political universe has been rotating around Ohio over the last three weeks. With 18 electoral votes in a state dubbed Main Street America, pollsters claim that this state is a must win for candidates - unless neighboring Wisconsin (10 electoral votes) partially counter-balances an outcome in Ohio.
Iowa: This state has 6 electoral votes. Again, this state is not a deal breaker for either candidate, but certainly will help frame the night in terms of trending.
Nevada: This state is considered a swing state by the media, but The King sees this state as under control by Democrats - given the combination of the Latino community, the culinary community, and the gambling lobby. The majority of these groups are reported to have already voted during the early voting process, so I'm not expecting a win for Mitt here, but a close voting percentage will be interesting for discussions on trending.
Pennsylvania: This state could be an interesting battleground state with 20 electoral votes - which I've always assumed would go to Obama since I don't believe Mitt Romney has won a single poll based on all results posted a RealClearPolitics.com. What makes this state "in-play" is that the race has moved within the margin of error for the last few weeks. A Mitt Romney win here would be an incredible upset, and would likely signal a landslide win for Romney-Ryan.
The King's Prediction: Romney by a larger than expected margin. The national media will be eating humble pie for months to come while our local media will likely gloat.
Realistically, you have to expect plenty of shenanigans along the way - so be prepared to sit long in your seats, it could be a long night!
I AM
THE KING
This original blog entry can be found at http://www.thekingsview.blogspot.com/
Disclaimer: This entry and others will be modified/updated at a future date. All entries are for the sole purpose of entertainment. This article does not imply endorsement of the candidate mentioned above, nor has this article been solicited for publication by any political candidate, campaign, or PAC.
I softened to Linda during the last few weeks, reasoning to myself that because Linda was buying a Senate seat, she would not be owing favors to campaign donors like Murphy or Shays would.
ReplyDeleteBut on Monday I read this post.
Yesterday I took your advice. I did NOT vote for Linda. Stats show I was not the only R to dump Linda while voting across the board.
Linda tanking hard was the only satisfying news of the evening.
This had BETTER be the last time we ever see or hear of that.... thing!