# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=309 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 310 --- ## [How will parties try to appeal to Hispanics in coming elections?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-parties-try-to-appeal-to-hispanics-in-coming-elections/613811)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-parties-try-to-appeal-to-hispanics-in-coming-elections/613811 "2012-02-28T16:43:05Z")
Hispanics make up a larger and larger part of the American electorate, though I believe they are still not voting at really high rates. I’ve read a number of handwringing articles from Republican pundits urging candidat… --- ## [New poll shows a Obama losing heads up to Santorum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poll-shows-a-obama-losing-heads-up-to-santorum/614254)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-poll-shows-a-obama-losing-heads-up-to-santorum/614254 "2012-02-28T15:33:08Z")
Once again, if you want to get closer to the truth on such matters you can’t trust just one poll, but have to take a look at a very broad swath. For instance, I could link to this ABC poll, which shows the President wit… --- ## [Birther removes his mask.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birther-removes-his-mask/613870)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birther-removes-his-mask/613870 "2012-02-28T00:31:34Z")
Or maybe I should say puts on his white hood. The PDF of the filing shows that the suit brings up the usual nonsense about birth certificates, establishing Mr Epperly’s bona fides as a birther. But it goes further. h… --- ## [Margarita politics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/margarita-politics/613717)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2012, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/margarita-politics/613717 "2012-02-26T23:27:13Z")
As a loyal American, I am profoundly disgusted at those so-called American statesmen who call themselves “liberal” or “conservative” after foreign political parties! “Conservative” is of course the name of a British poli… --- ## [The Arizona debates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-arizona-debates/614049)
**Author:** [@monavis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monavis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2012, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-arizona-debates/614049 "2012-02-26T15:38:34Z")
I wonder how many dopers saw the Arizona debates and what they thought about Santorum and Newts answers to the birth control questions. I thought that Newt was very off on his reply, saying Obama approved of Infantcide… --- ## [What if Romney had to drop out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-romney-had-to-drop-out/608665)
**Author:** [@Strassia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strassia)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2012, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-romney-had-to-drop-out/608665 "2012-02-25T19:09:26Z")
Hypothetical here. The reason doesn’t matter, dead girl, live boy, coma after a car crash. Romney is out of the race. What then? Newt and Santorum turn on each other? GOP establishment turns to Huntsman? --- ## [Fox News Article: "Newt Gingrich's three marriages mean he might make a strong president -- really"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fox-news-article-newt-gingrichs-three-marriages-mean-he-might-make-a-strong-president-really/610220)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2012, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fox-news-article-newt-gingrichs-three-marriages-mean-he-might-make-a-strong-president-really/610220 "2012-02-24T14:29:48Z")
This is either a great example of how Fox will stoop to any level and twist any facts in order to further their agenda, or it’s a brilliant satirical piece. Unfortunately, I suspect that it’s the first. If this article … --- ## [Why can't \[won't?\] Dems "frame" issues like the GOP does?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-wont-dems-frame-issues-like-the-gop-does/613328)
**Author:** [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-wont-dems-frame-issues-like-the-gop-does/613328 "2012-02-24T02:01:33Z")
The amount of skullduggery dished out by the GOP of late is mind-boggling. How being Pro-choice can take away a freedom \[of speech\] is beyond me. It only serves to remind that the GOP always seems to have a way with word… --- ## [Anyone else getting general election ads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-getting-general-election-ads/613592)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2012, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-getting-general-election-ads/613592 "2012-02-22T20:48:08Z")
Yeah, I know that the big story right now is the Republican primaries, but in the last few days, I’ve already started to see general election ads, for the Senate race between Jon Tester (the incumbent Democrat) and Denny… --- ## [Santorum, don't worry we don't kill off our oldies!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santorum-dont-worry-we-dont-kill-off-our-oldies/613388)
**Author:** [@gracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gracer)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2012, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santorum-dont-worry-we-dont-kill-off-our-oldies/613388 "2012-02-21T22:57:40Z")
Soapparently Santorum said in Missouri that in the Netherlands that old people wear bracelets saying “please don’t euthanise me”, that 10% of all deaths in the Netherlands are euthanasia and that half of those are not vo… --- ## [Payroll Tax Cut Extension Passes Congress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/payroll-tax-cut-extension-passes-congress/613228)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2012, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/payroll-tax-cut-extension-passes-congress/613228 "2012-02-20T18:43:13Z")
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/18/us/politics/congress-acts-to-extend-payroll-tax-cut-and-aid-to-jobless.html?\_r=1&ref=politics I’m glad that both parties got their shit together this time and did this without much of a… --- ## [It will take the libertarian movement a long time to live down the Paul campaign](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-will-take-the-libertarian-movement-a-long-time-to-live-down-the-paul-campaign/612715)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2012, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-will-take-the-libertarian-movement-a-long-time-to-live-down-the-paul-campaign/612715 "2012-02-20T04:04:33Z")
I never expected that, when Ron Paul for the first time in his career got near enough to the prize to warrant serious background investigation, he would prove to be such a repellent person. Nor that he would be surrounde… --- ## [World Net Daily poll show 20% of Republicans leaning toward Obama.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-net-daily-poll-show-20-of-republicans-leaning-toward-obama/612366)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2012, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-net-daily-poll-show-20-of-republicans-leaning-toward-obama/612366 "2012-02-20T03:59:58Z")
I’m not sure what to think of this. World Net Daily is right leaning so it doesn’t seem like the poll would be biased in Obama’s favor, and it seems doubtful that the article would slant the results in that direction,… --- ## [In Sanctum Santorum-i.e. it's your turn!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-sanctum-santorum-i-e-its-your-turn/612556)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2012, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-sanctum-santorum-i-e-its-your-turn/612556 "2012-02-20T01:16:51Z")
PPP Poll has Santorum now at 38% (of GOP primary voters), to 23% for Romney (17% Newt, 13% Paul). It also says that his favorability is 64% to 22%, which again is for GOP voters only. The general consensus I’ve gathere… --- ## [Republicans should be careful of what they wish for](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-should-be-careful-of-what-they-wish-for/613124)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2012, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-should-be-careful-of-what-they-wish-for/613124 "2012-02-19T15:33:18Z")
Are they stupid, or just hypocritical? Hmmm. My first instinct upon seeing this map is to be outraged at the hypocrisy, and think that it might be funny if states’ rights and a massive reduction in the social safety ne… --- ## [I think the Congressional Republicans have lost their minds re the contraception issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-the-congressional-republicans-have-lost-their-minds-re-the-contraception-issue/613194)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2012, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-the-congressional-republicans-have-lost-their-minds-re-the-contraception-issue/613194 "2012-02-19T03:29:27Z")
I mean seriously, not only are they weaving their own hangman’s noose, they are making sure it’s nice and strong. No women on birth control panel. Do they have even the vaguest clue how this looks to female voters? A l… --- ## [White house predicts 2 million jobs in 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-predicts-2-million-jobs-in-2012/613283)
**Author:** [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2012, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-house-predicts-2-million-jobs-in-2012/613283 "2012-02-19T00:28:18Z")
How is this a good idea? A lot of things beyond our control could screw up the economy again, this might end up being another “Obama said unemployment wouldn’t go over 8%” talking point for Republicans. Much easier to s… --- ## [Santorum or Gingrich-Who Is Worse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santorum-or-gingrich-who-is-worse/612164)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2012, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santorum-or-gingrich-who-is-worse/612164 "2012-02-18T23:20:40Z")
Of the two competing “Great Right Hopes” in the GOP primary race-Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum who do you think would make the worse President? Normally I would have asked who would be better but I felt this would prod… --- ## [Yahoo declared Obama the winer!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yahoo-declared-obama-the-winer/613117)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2012, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yahoo-declared-obama-the-winer/613117 "2012-02-18T04:38:34Z")
They ran models, and they claim that Obama will beat Romney 303-235. --- ## [Could Santorum win the Nomination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-santorum-win-the-nomination/613169)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2012, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-santorum-win-the-nomination/613169 "2012-02-17T18:46:56Z")
Rick Santorum has really surged the last couple of weeks and Romney seems to be really floundering. But this has happened over and over again Romney vs. Not-Romeny-Flavor-of-the-week. However, Santorum is pretty much t… --- ## [Mitt Romney and his Temple Garment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mitt-romney-and-his-temple-garment/612832)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2012, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mitt-romney-and-his-temple-garment/612832 "2012-02-17T16:16:44Z")
Maybe TMI :stuck\_out\_tongue: His Temple Garment undershirt is clearly visible under his shirt. The neckline is pretty unique and that’s not a regular T-shirt. I really don’t want the image of his cotton cod piece in m… --- ## [Pick the Republican Veep](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-the-republican-veep/609068)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2012, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-the-republican-veep/609068 "2012-02-17T00:03:17Z")
You’ve just been contacted by the Romney campaign. Confident that they’ll wrap up the nomination shortly, they’re asking for your help selecting a running mate. Recognizing the need to harness the base’s enthusiasm beyo… --- ## [Michigan primary from a Democrat's point of view.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-primary-from-a-democrats-point-of-view/612851)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michigan-primary-from-a-democrats-point-of-view/612851 "2012-02-15T21:24:48Z")
Rick Santorum is ahead in the polls right now in Michigan. It would be nice if he stayed their and actually win the state. I think Democrats should ignore Santorum’s views on birth control and women in general and suppor… --- ## [Plausible liberal fantasy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plausible-liberal-fantasy/612602)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plausible-liberal-fantasy/612602 "2012-02-14T17:54:09Z")
it just occured to me that there is a small chance of Obama winning big, and Long Story Short it has to do with a recovering economy, which is like Duh! Thanks for sharing, Captain Obvious. But specifically I can easil… --- ## [Washington Monthly: "What If Obama Loses?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washington-monthly-what-if-obama-loses/611616)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washington-monthly-what-if-obama-loses/611616 "2012-02-14T15:48:33Z")
Their current cover story. Obviously, there are some well-known political leanings amongst the authors tapped, but what do you think? Me, all I can conclude is that this is gonna be a LONG nine months, and that I shoul… --- ## [I have to admit, this made me chuckle. spreadingromney.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-to-admit-this-made-me-chuckle-spreadingromney-com/609359)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-to-admit-this-made-me-chuckle-spreadingromney-com/609359 "2012-02-14T03:45:58Z")
I guess someone was bound to do it. I wonder if it will be successful as a Googlebomb for “Romney”? --- ## [Ron Paul's delegates switcheroo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ron-pauls-delegates-switcheroo/612592)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2012, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ron-pauls-delegates-switcheroo/612592 "2012-02-13T22:06:03Z")
So Ron Paul is claiming that even though he isn’t winning the general vote, he’s managing to finagle his supporters into more delegate spots. Is there any chance that this strategy will end up being effective? --- ## [Has a write in Candidate Ever Won a Major Election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-write-in-candidate-ever-won-a-major-election/560469)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2012, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-write-in-candidate-ever-won-a-major-election/560469 "2012-02-12T23:20:38Z")
Has a write in Candidate Ever Won a Major Election? For example Governor, U.S. Senator, House of Representatives, President. Over the years I’ve heard of publicity stunts where celebrities or other popular figures stag… --- ## [Feb. 7th - Colorado, Minnesota caucuses; Missouri primary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feb-7th-colorado-minnesota-caucuses-missouri-primary/612146)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2012, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feb-7th-colorado-minnesota-caucuses-missouri-primary/612146 "2012-02-12T06:53:15Z")
No delegates will be determined tonight. Not only will no delegates be determined by the local caucuses in Colorado or Minnesota, but the representatives they choose for the district or state conventions will be official… --- ## [Florida GOP Primary 01/31/2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-gop-primary-01-31-2012/610272)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florida-gop-primary-01-31-2012/610272 "2012-02-11T14:49:43Z")
Wiki page here, Politico here, only interesting news so far is that Jeb Bush refuses to endorse anybody. Candidates will debate Monday January 23 (a number of great significance) at 9pm at USF here in Tampa. The Tampa … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=308) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=310)