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Panhead User ID: 26383292 United States 11/09/2012 07:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | By disenfranchising Ron Paul supporters, Mitt Romney won the primary but lost the election. New analysis reveals that in no less than five states, Romney’s margin of loss to President Obama in the general election was less than the number of votes received by Ron Paul in that state’s primary. State Connecticut Obama Votes 128,251 Romney Votes 120,637 obama margin 7,614 Ron Paul Primary Votes 8,032 Electoral votes 7 Florida O votes: 4,141,618 R Votes 4,094,952 O margin 46,666 Ron Paul Primary votes: 117,461 Electoral Votes: 29 New Hampshire O Votes 366,089 R Votes 325,668 O margin: 40,421 Ron Paul Primary Votes: 56,872 Electoral Votes: 4 Ohio O Votes: 2,691,861 R Votes: 2,584,620 O Margin: 107,241 Ron Paul Primary Votes: 113,256 Electoral Votes: 18 Virginia O Votes: 1,868,191 R Votes: 1,767,692 O Margin: 100,499 Ron Paul Primary Votes: 107,451 Electoral Votes: 13 In Florida, for example, Obama defeated Romney by 46,000 votes; meanwhile, Ron Paul received over 117,000 votes in the primary. If only 40% of these Ron Paul Republicans stayed home on Election Day, it would have been enough to cost Romney the state and its 29 electoral votes. A similar case can be made for Connecticut, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Virginia. Along with Florida, these five states account for a whopping 71 Electoral College votes. Remember that Obama earned 332 electoral votes compared to Romney’s 206. Had Romney won these five states, they would have been sufficient to give him a narrow 277-261 victory over the President. Admittedly, the number of Paul votes and Romney’s loss margin are closer in the other four states than they are in Florida. In New Hampshire, 71% of Paul votes are needed to make up the margin, while in Ohio and Virginia, that number is closer to 95%. But, consider that it is difficult to imagine a Republican or Ron Paul Supporter casting a vote for Obama. More than likely the Ron Paul voters just said screw it and stayed home, Voted for Hontsman, or wrote Ron Paul in. Either way it was a GOP loss, and frankly they deserve it "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the American Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian." Henry Ford "Disappointment is Anger for wimps" House |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 27364929 United States 11/09/2012 08:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | By disenfranchising Ron Paul supporters, Mitt Romney won the primary but lost the election. Quoting: Panhead New analysis reveals that in no less than five states, Romney’s margin of loss to President Obama in the general election was less than the number of votes received by Ron Paul in that state’s primary. State Connecticut Obama Votes 128,251 Romney Votes 120,637 obama margin 7,614 Ron Paul Primary Votes 8,032 Electoral votes 7 Florida O votes: 4,141,618 R Votes 4,094,952 O margin 46,666 Ron Paul Primary votes: 117,461 Electoral Votes: 29 New Hampshire O Votes 366,089 R Votes 325,668 O margin: 40,421 Ron Paul Primary Votes: 56,872 Electoral Votes: 4 Ohio O Votes: 2,691,861 R Votes: 2,584,620 O Margin: 107,241 Ron Paul Primary Votes: 113,256 Electoral Votes: 18 Virginia O Votes: 1,868,191 R Votes: 1,767,692 O Margin: 100,499 Ron Paul Primary Votes: 107,451 Electoral Votes: 13 In Florida, for example, Obama defeated Romney by 46,000 votes; meanwhile, Ron Paul received over 117,000 votes in the primary. If only 40% of these Ron Paul Republicans stayed home on Election Day, it would have been enough to cost Romney the state and its 29 electoral votes. A similar case can be made for Connecticut, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Virginia. Along with Florida, these five states account for a whopping 71 Electoral College votes. Remember that Obama earned 332 electoral votes compared to Romney’s 206. Had Romney won these five states, they would have been sufficient to give him a narrow 277-261 victory over the President. Admittedly, the number of Paul votes and Romney’s loss margin are closer in the other four states than they are in Florida. In New Hampshire, 71% of Paul votes are needed to make up the margin, while in Ohio and Virginia, that number is closer to 95%. But, consider that it is difficult to imagine a Republican or Ron Paul Supporter casting a vote for Obama. More than likely the Ron Paul voters just said screw it and stayed home, Voted for Hontsman, or wrote Ron Paul in. Either way it was a GOP loss, and frankly they deserve it Damn! Maybe I shouldn't have been shilling so hard against Ron in the primary season, even though I can't stand him. Thanks Ron! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 27413742 Canada 11/11/2012 10:26 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Obama and th epeople are the heroes of this election. [link to www.twitlonger.com] It was poetic justice when the chicken shit republicans were afraid to steal Florida AGAIN ! |
Cold Pizza User ID: 25845227 United States 11/11/2012 10:28 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you don't understand why Obama is a threat, you are missing the bigger picture. He is being thrown scraps by those who seek to control him And then throwing the scraps to you. And you think youre getting a good deal! HA! A real president would acknowledge the Federal Reserve The energy barons who suppress information regarding Free Clean Energy The people who hold OUR HOME at ransom. We can't put this off any longer humans. It's now or never. Our message WILL be heard!!! Free thinker; Diogenes of Sinope; Shameless bumper of Relevant Shards of Truth |