Category Archives: Elections

LinkSwarm for May 6, 2016

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Still digesting the Trump victory and what it means. In the meantime, have some links: Roger Simon thinks Republicans should take a time out. Pretty much what I said a few days ago, though Simon is saying we should take … Continue reading →

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John Kasich Finally Abandons The Delusion He’s a Presidential Candidate

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Lawrence Person

John Kasich finally acknowledged reality that he’s not a serious Presidential candidate, something that’s been apparent to objective observers for months. Maybe he had a bet with someone he could stay in the race longer than Ted Cruz…

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Ted Cruz Suspends His Campaign

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Lawrence Person

“We left it all on the field in Indiana. We gave it everything we’ve got but the voters chose another path,” Cruz said. “So with a heavy heart but with boundless optimism for the long-term future of our nation, we … Continue reading →

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So: Trump

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Both Decision Desk and CNN are both projecting Donald Trump to win Indiana with over 50% of the vote. At this point, it makes Trump a prohibitive favorite to clench the GOP nomination before the convention over Ted Cruz. This … Continue reading →

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Presidential Race Update for May 3, 2016

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Today voters go to the polls in Indiana. If Cruz wins, we’re likely headed to a floor fight at the Republican convention. If not… Ted Cruz: “A sterling Reagan conservative. A classical liberal. A believer in limited government, the rule … Continue reading →

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LinkSwarm for May 2, 2016

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Lawrence Person

I expected to spend the weekend at the Levitation Music Festival here in Austin, but it got cancelled when it looked like t was going to be rained out. However, I did see a makeup show by Slowdive, which was … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Refuses to Suspend Texas Voter ID Law

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Lawrence Person

The Texas voter ID law will remain in the books, at least for the November election, after the Supreme Court refused to issue an “emergency” request to suspend the law while the court case against it is being considered. What … Continue reading →

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Scenes From The Hillary Clinton Dirty Tricks Shop

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Hillary Clinton, with her slender elected delegate and huge superdelegates leads over Bernie Sanders, is the presumptive Democratic nominee. She got there in large measure with the fundraising infrastructure her husband built for his successful presidential run, a veritable stranglehold … Continue reading →

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Cruz Picks Carly Fiorina as VP

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Ted Cruz has named Carly Fiorina as his Vice Presidential running mate. Assuming, of course, he gets the nomination. Fiorina is OK, but there are better candidates, and candidates that help you more in the general election. Of course, Cruz … Continue reading →

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Presidential Race Update for April 26, 2016

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Lawrence Person

Today primary voters go to the polls in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. A few Presidential race updates: Tonight’s primaries “look very favorable for Trump,” but they are generally closed primaries. (Hat tip: Director Blue.) Technically all Pennsylvania’s … Continue reading →

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