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…
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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…
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…
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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…
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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.
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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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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….
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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
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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…
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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:
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