Posted on Feb 9, 2016
What are your thoughts about Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump winning the New Hampshire Primary?
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The results are still pouring in from the New hampshire primary. However, it seems clear that Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders won handily in their respective party primaries. While this is not surprising based on polling over the past couple months, it has ruffled some feathers. With only two candidates in the Democratic party it seems pretty straightforward right now.
[Update 1540 EST 10 February 2016] It seems that Governor Christie and Carly Fiorina have dropped out of the race for POTUS nomination.
http://graphics.latimes.com/election-2016-new-hampshire-results/
Republican Primary Results, Last updated: 12:10 PM, 100% reporting 300/300 precincts [Democrat results below]
Leader Votes Pct.
1. Donald TRUMP 100,406 35.3%
2. John KASICH 44,909 15.8%
3. Ted CRUZ 33,189 11.7%
4. Jeb BUSH 31,310 11%
5. Marco RUBIO 30,032 10.6%
6. Chris CHRISTIE 21,069 7.4%
7. Carly FIORINA 11,706 4.1%
8. Ben CARSON 6,509 2.3%
OTHER 4,990 1.8%
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY Last updated: 12:10 PM 100% reporting
300/300 precincts
Leader Votes Pct.
1. Bernie SANDERS 151,584 60.4%
2. Hillary CLINTON 95,252 38%
OTHER 4,147 1.7%
"Bernie Sanders defeated Hillary Clinton by winning the southeastern urban areas she carried in 2008"
[Update 1540 EST 10 February 2016] It seems that Governor Christie and Carly Fiorina have dropped out of the race for POTUS nomination.
http://graphics.latimes.com/election-2016-new-hampshire-results/
Republican Primary Results, Last updated: 12:10 PM, 100% reporting 300/300 precincts [Democrat results below]
Leader Votes Pct.
1. Donald TRUMP 100,406 35.3%
2. John KASICH 44,909 15.8%
3. Ted CRUZ 33,189 11.7%
4. Jeb BUSH 31,310 11%
5. Marco RUBIO 30,032 10.6%
6. Chris CHRISTIE 21,069 7.4%
7. Carly FIORINA 11,706 4.1%
8. Ben CARSON 6,509 2.3%
OTHER 4,990 1.8%
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY Last updated: 12:10 PM 100% reporting
300/300 precincts
Leader Votes Pct.
1. Bernie SANDERS 151,584 60.4%
2. Hillary CLINTON 95,252 38%
OTHER 4,147 1.7%
"Bernie Sanders defeated Hillary Clinton by winning the southeastern urban areas she carried in 2008"
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Responses: 34
Not surprised by the winners. I am happy to see Kasich doing well. I hope he can sustain it. I'm not excited about any of the other candidates, on either side of the aisle.
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I was not surprised by the results. I am thankful that Hillary Rodham Clinton did not win. I think that if Bernie Sanders is the Democratic nominee he will certainly be a much more interesting candidate.
As far as the Republican ticket I am not a Donald Trump supporter. I prefer a conservative governor from a state between the coasts. That possibility seems to be evaporating.
[Update 2/11/2016] I will, need to reevaluate Governor Kasich's positions on the issues. He meets one of my criteria since he is a governor from a central state [not on the coast] who successfully worked with legislators from both parties.
2nd since the Republican Convention will be held in Cleveland he may have a home field advantage if he survives past the first ballot. LTC Kevin B. CPT Mike Seals
As far as the Republican ticket I am not a Donald Trump supporter. I prefer a conservative governor from a state between the coasts. That possibility seems to be evaporating.
[Update 2/11/2016] I will, need to reevaluate Governor Kasich's positions on the issues. He meets one of my criteria since he is a governor from a central state [not on the coast] who successfully worked with legislators from both parties.
2nd since the Republican Convention will be held in Cleveland he may have a home field advantage if he survives past the first ballot. LTC Kevin B. CPT Mike Seals
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CPT Mike Seals
Sgt Jay Jones - I would agree he's impressive, but I'm afraid he's not 'electable.' The average voter won't understand enough about the candidates to make that sort of decision (unfortunately), and will consider self-interest above the National interest.
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LTC Kevin B.
Gov. Kasich has some folksy appeal, and has a relatively mainstream demeanor (even though some would argue that his policies are not necessarily mainstream). If he can maintain some momentum until we get into more of the Midwest primaries, he'll be okay, and may even start to develop a good following. I just worry that he isn't hardcore enough for the conservatives in the Deep South.
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