Christopher G. Poirier

KoPoint: Chris Christie Top Choice in "Brokered" Convention (Poll)

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:49:25 -0500

KoPoint: Chris Christie Top Choice in "Brokered" Convention (Poll):

There has been a lot of talk as of late as to what happens if the GOP reaches the convention and someone is lacking the appropriate number of delegates. Well, there are a lot of options some might say, one of which is what is called a “brokered” convention, though many claim this is highly…

KoPoint: CNN GOP Primary Debate TONIGHT

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:36:40 -0500

KoPoint: CNN GOP Primary Debate TONIGHT:

kopoint:

In case you forgot, tonight will be the final GOP debate before the Super Tuesday primaries. Being hosted, yet again, by CNN and being held in Arizona, this is the last chance for the remaining four candidates to get in their jabs at one another primary to the big vote March 6, 2012. Though it…

KoPoint: Occupy Wall Street Supporter to Form PAC

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:07:37 -0500

KoPoint: Occupy Wall Street Supporter to Form PAC:

kopoint:

Just when you though the race for 2012 couldn’t get any more interesting, a member of the Occupy Wall Street organization has announced their filling for status of a Political Action Committee or PAC. On February 7, 2012 the official paperwork was submitted for filling in the District of…

KoPoint: Romney Arizona Campaign Co-Chair Resigns

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:15:02 -0500

KoPoint: Romney Arizona Campaign Co-Chair Resigns:

kopoint:

The embattled Sheriff Babeu, also running for congress himself, has announced he will step aside as Mitt Romney’s Arizona campaign co-chair. This announcement comes after allegations that the Sheriff used his position to threaten a former lover with potential deportation. Though it is unclear…

Santorum Continues to Lead Romney's Home State

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:57:05 -0500

kopoint:

Even with the Michigan Governor’s support and heavy ad drops in his home state, Mitt Romney continues to hold a solid second place to Rick Santorum. Though the numbers have flexed a slight bit in the last week, Santorum continues to look like the front runner in Michigan. However, Romney does have another week to attempt to over come the difference prior to the February 28, 2012 contest.

Check out the raw details here at RealClearPolitics.com.

KoPoint: It's Romney! No..Wait..It's Santorum!? (Michigan Preview)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:50:50 -0500

KoPoint: It's Romney! No..Wait..It's Santorum!? (Michigan Preview):

kopoint:

If you weren’t ready to talk about the Michigan Primaries, which will be held on February 28, too bad. Rick Santorum and the national media have other plans for you. Depending on which poll you choose to read today you will note that Rick Santorum has a 15 point lead over Mitt Romney (PPP…

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KoPoint: Mitt Romney Wins Maine Caucus, Echos of Iowa Remain

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:32:30 -0500

KoPoint: Mitt Romney Wins Maine Caucus, Echos of Iowa Remain:

kopoint:

Despite best efforts on the ground for the last few weeks, Ron Paul was unable to pull off the upset that his campaign was hoping for in Maine this weekend. Mitt Romney currently leads the state caucus with 39.2% of the vote over Paul’s 35.7% with 16.3% of the vote remaining to be certified….

KoPoint: Romney Wins CPAC Straw Poll

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:00:17 -0500

KoPoint: Romney Wins CPAC Straw Poll:

kopoint:

Mitt Romney has been announced as the winner of this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) straw poll with nearly 38% of the vote. This is big news for Mr. Romney who is looking to over come recent losses in the last three primary/caucus events to Rick Santorum. Though Santorum…

kopoint: This is the final episode of KoPoint Political...

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:53:59 -0500

kopoint:

This is the final episode of KoPoint Political Explainer, Season 1. This is a long show, and contains our show’s new Anthem. In this episode, we discuss the state of the GOP and the conservative movement in general, in the second Week of February, 2012. We also discuss what a convention is, and describe Libertarianism.

I would like to thank Chris Poirier, Erik McDonel and Dan Patterson for their participation in the show. Enjoy and feel free to comment.

1) Element: Show Intro and Minituesday Preview
Ramp: Kissramp, from Prince, “Kiss”

2) Element: Chris Poirier Intro
Talkset- Chris Poirier: “KPPE Commentary- What is a Convention”
Bed: Riddimperialism- “Rhapsody in Dub feat CKLM” downloaded from openwiremusic.com

3) Element) This is Ko Point Sweeper (Greg, Paul and Miret)
Ramp: Crackemanramp taken from Stone Temple Pilots “Where’s Mary” and “Crackerman”

4) Talkset: MiniTuesday Review
Bed- King Dubby, “Searching the Dub” downloaded from openmusicwire.com

5) Element: Onestonesweep
Ramp: Romneyramp, taken from K’Naan’s “Somalia”

6)Element: Erik McDonel Intro
Talkset: Erik McDonel “What is Libertarianism”
Bed: Guineo, “Showing Me”, downloaded from opsound.org

7) Element: KoPointSweepVic
Ramp: Gorillaramp, taken from Gorilla Biscuits’ “Gorilla Biscuits”

8) Element- Dan Patterson Intro
Talkset: Dan Patterson “Notes from the Trail, CPAC Coverage”
Bed: LR60 and Mr Moods- “Silently”, downloaded from openmusicwire.com

9) Element: Ko Short ID
Ramp: Jump Around Ramp, taken from House of Pain’s “Jump Around”

10) Talkset: “KoPoint Commentary: Civil Conflict within the GOP”
Bed: Electro Nick, “One Flew Over the Cookoo’s Nest” downloaded from openmusicwire.com

11) Element; KP Sweep Hansen
Ramp: Imthemanramp, taken from Nashwille Pussy’s “I’m the Man”

12) Element: MiniTuesday Closer
Bed: “Take it Like a Man” by The Offspring

13) Element Kopointshortsweepamanda
Element: KPPE Anthem, “Nerd Corps” by Adam WarRock

14) Element: Outro

KoPoint: Ron Paul and Mitt Romney to Square Off in Maine

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:14:48 -0500

KoPoint: Ron Paul and Mitt Romney to Square Off in Maine:

kopoint:

Maine is the only contest today on deck in the GOP primary/caucus schedule, however it may be an important day for either Ron Paul or Mitt Romney depending on the results. Many feel that Maine may be the state that gives Ron Paul his first win this election season, but some also feel it will be…

Maine Caucus Today

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:03:14 -0500

kopoint:

Just in case you were unaware, today brings a lone caucus event in Maine. With all of the turmoil as of late, it is difficult to say for sure where this caucus is going to fall. To stay up to date on results be sure to check out a few of the following tracking sites:

Google Politics

Politico

CNN

KoPoint: Rasmussen Poll: Obama and Santorum Tied

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:59:33 -0500

KoPoint: Rasmussen Poll: Obama and Santorum Tied:

kopoint:

Coming off a three state sweep in the latest primary/caucus events this week Rick Santorum is riding the high going into CPAC. However, to add some additional fuel to the fire, a recent Rasmussen poll on an Obama vs. Santorum in a general election came out as a tie. This is significant going…

KoPoint: Google and CPAC Together Forever?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:36:00 -0500

KoPoint: Google and CPAC Together Forever?:

kopoint:

This week brings to Washington D.C. the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and with it throngs of conservatives. Though it may seem some what out of place a new, major sponsor, is on the trade floor at the conference: Google. That’s right, Google. You know, the company whom has…

..just saying..

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:56:00 -0500

..just saying..

KoPoint: Newt Gingrich Camp Takes Fire For Wikipedia Updates

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:30:33 -0500

KoPoint: Newt Gingrich Camp Takes Fire For Wikipedia Updates:

kopoint:

Just when Newt Gingrich didn’t think it could get much worse or that he could take any more potential negative press, yet another story comes to light. According to many sources today Newt Gingrich and his campaign are under fire for recent updates to Mr. Gingrich’s official Wikipedia entry….

Feb 7, 2012 Primary/Caucus Results Tracking

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:23:02 -0500

kopoint:

Are you ready for some Primary and Caucus results? Well trust me you have some options tonight as three states have elections taking place: Colorado, Minnesota, and Missouri.

As usual Google Politics has your run down for each:

Minnesota here.

Missouri here.

Colorado here.

Also be sure to check out Politico’s Election Tracker for another flavor.