A rather striking number to note from the primary last night. While former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum splits (exactly) 15 delegates with former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, the news story and press releases for “winning Michigan” come from one single place. Oakland County. Across the state, the Mitt/Rick vote was 409,120 to 377,144, for a … Continue Reading →
Just like former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum with El Paso County in Colorado, a single county is making up the margin of victory, and likely, the state race. While it’s too close to call, here’s something to take a look at. With 51% of the precincts reporting, Mitt Romney owns a 20,410 vote lead (per … Continue Reading →
This is a great link for general election returns, a sort of overview that highlights key elements of the state. The UP counties should be closing in a minute, so we’ll finally get to see some results to this wacky primary season. ***(I found a great raw vote link, thanks to the wizards of TPM)*** … Continue Reading →
I need to buy raisins for bread pudding. The trick is to let the bread soak overnight. Oh, and I also have to vote. There’s still about 2.5 hours left to vote. So if you’re getting out of work, or prepping for the Wings away game in Columbus, you can still get a partisan ballot for … Continue Reading →
I was expecting this. Gov. Rick Snyder has been quiet about endorsements, but a key presidential primary that may swing the balance of the nomination is at stake, and it’s inevitable. You’ve got to pick somebody. So as Gov. Snyder picks Mitt, it’s not that surprising. Moderate conservatives and populist conservatives side with the money. … Continue Reading →
