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West Virginia primary today

Steve — Tue, 13 May 2008 13:18:21 +0000

Though the People of Earth have decided that the Democratic race is over and Barack Obama is the presumptive nominee, West Virginia is holding their primary today. Hillary Clinton is heavily favored - by almost two to one - in the state. Only 28 delegates are at stake so the results won’t change the delegate math [...]

It’s funny ’cause it’s true…

Steve — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:04:37 +0000

Let your conscience be your guide. Oh right. Nevermind.

Steve — Sat, 10 May 2008 16:44:18 +0000

Finally, Reverend Wright’s comments are given proper context…

Steve — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:38:14 +0000

What do economists know about economics, anyway?

Steve — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:43:07 +0000

Rats

Steve — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:23:46 +0000

State of the race

Steve — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:11:34 +0000

I honestly didn’t expect such an apparent shift in the race. Obama’s solid win in North Carolina and Clinton’s squeaker in Indiana has completely changed the media’s narrative of the race. It’s now over and Obama is the presumptive nominee. I expected a split-decision to just keep the race going but after last night… Clinton stands no chance [...]

Indiana, North Carolina results

Steve — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:19:07 +0000

1:10am ET: Networks call Indiana for Clinton 51% to 49%. It looks like she won by about 22,000 votes. 12:00am ET: This has been a crazy night. CBS called Indiana for Clinton at about 8:30pm ET. None of the other networks joined in.At the time, Clinton had about a 9-point lead. Since thn, the race has gotten [...]

Indiana and North Carolina primaries today

Steve — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:01:33 +0000

Despite the numbness we’re all feeling from this belabored, protracted contest the end is in sight. Today, North Carolina and Indiana voters head to the polls and may put an end to the Democratic race. There are still primaries to come but they are in states which are heavily favored for either Clinton or Obama [...]

Seriously God, get blessing

Steve — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:22:04 +0000