bostonangler

For years voter turn out had be very low, but when Obama showed up there was a surge in voting. I think this year will also see a higher than average turn out. Umbertino, I hope you voted, this isn't an official election and just because you are an Italian doesn't mean you can't take the poll... In fact it would be interesting what our friends overseas think about the this next election. B/A

This is great and very interesting to see what people think... Bernie leads which I personally don't think his surge will last. Tulsi is doing well, and I do like her muster. Bloomberg was in my town yesterday and had an overflowing crowd. People stood in the rain and he has picked up several endorsements overnight. He seems to be gaining ground... Whatsfor and bigwave say Clinton may try for a comeback, but I don't see that happening. I agree she is a power monger and thinks a lot of herself, but it would be a huge mistake for an already dismal party. Also, Deval Patrick is now out. I'm not sure anyone outside of Massachusetts had ever heard of this guy. Thanks for the comments and voting. B/A

Well thank you... I'm sure I'll get slammed for it... But I'm used to it... LOL B/A

Thanks to those who have voted so far. Love them or hate them, everyone must have an opinion on who will be the nominee... Come on exercise your right to vote. B/A

I worked and created all the commercials for congressman Zach Wamp in 1992 and 1996... I spent countless hours with him and his people. I've worked for mayoral clients, state representatives, sheriffs, county commissioners. I know senators, governors, I have spent a lot of my career getting politicians elected. I'm very good at what I do. But being in the business, I became sick and tired of the dirty game of politics. In 1996 the republicans campaigned on The Contract with America. A promise to install term limits. Their lie, got them elected. They gained power of the house and then forgot about it. As did most dumb ass voters. They paraded around backing candidates, proud of their support to the promise. And in the end they (the voters) were too stupid to know they had been conned, There were never going to be term limits, just propaganda to win their trust. And yet here are 30 years later and voters are still too stupid to know they are being conned by the 2 party system. B/A

You can't tell me you are unaware of the bi-partisan bill blocked the republicans? I thought you were better read than that. B/A

I think you need to look at your church and disgusting acts on children, the millions of dollars spent on payoffs and the cover up from Vatican City... When people give to their church, I don't believe they want their donations spent on protecting pedophiles. You might want to start a new thread on the Face of Catholicism. JMHO B/A

Yeah more fake news... Like in August when they blocked funding for election security... I'm sure that official vote count is fake too... What a mess... B/A

Of course they did... They can't win without some illegals helping them.... Wink Wink. B/A

I have been the only one name calling and making insinuations??? Now you do sound like your fearful leader.... PLEASE!!! B/A

No I'm not... I'm actually very positive, just ask anyone. I just think Trump is a lying con man and an ego-maniac. I don't disagree with all his policies, I disagree with his lack of truth, his desire for total power and willingness to divide... As for positives about politics, I think we have some good people, but they are dominated by party. I believe politics was much better before corporations were given the rights of an individual. I have personally been involved in creating political campaigns for people running for congress, and have been told directly by candidates. "This guy is going to give me $30... General Electric is giving me $30,000, who should I listen to?" That's when I became anti-party and anti-establishment. B/A

Democratic nominee?

So was that before or after he was banging porn stars while his wife was home pregnant? B/A

I agree... Biden looks to be finished. Many democrats I talk to are moving towards Bloomberg. He is holding a rally in my town this afternoon and it will be interesting to see the turn out in this bastion of conservatism. B/A

CL you used to be so pleasant... Lately you've become angry. I've noticed many Trump supporters are becoming angry as of late. Could it be they are struggling with their conscience? Are they beginning to understand Trump goes against their fundamental beliefs? Are angry knowing they support someone unfit, but feel they have no other choice? Pete is not my boy. If you've paid attention over the last 3 years, you would know I don't support either party. I vote independently and usually for a third party candidate. As for South Carolina, Pete just picked up an important black endorsement. As for the term "boy" that's pretty derogatory in it's own right. You say you put me on ignore, feel free to do it again. My time here is much more enjoyable without the name calling and conspiracy theories. B/A

Yup that's silly... Isn't funny how there is truth in humor... B/A

Biden doesn't look like he's going to be anybody's boy, as you put it. It would appear Pete is making big strides... Imagine how your head will explode if a *** guy becomes president.... You might have to leave the country!!! LOL B/A

Trump's repeated threats to the United States' European allies to fall into line with US policy on Huawei are failing. The United Kingdom last month backed a deal with the Chinese telecoms company despite a furious call to prime minister Boris Johnson from the president. Now the German government is also preparing to rule out a ban on Huawei. Other European leaders are set to follow their lead and defy Trump after the president failed to follow-through on his threats to the UK. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. In recent months Trump has issued a series of threats to European allies which were designed to force them into following his administration's ban on the Chinese telecoms company Huawei. However, the threats, which included a plan to withdraw from the US intelligence-sharing relationship with the United Kingdom, appear to have failed, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreeing a deal with Huawei anyway. Trump reportedly reacted with rage to Johnson's decision and slammed down the phone on the prime minister in a call last month. However, far from fearing a similar reaction from Trump, other European countries are now moving to take a very similar position to Johnson. This week Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats backed a positions paper which ruled out an outright ban on Huawei. Christian Democrat sources told Reuters that party leaders decided against backing an outright ban on the company because: "state actors with sufficient resources can infiltrate the network of any equipment maker." The paper added that: "the use of strong cryptography and end-to-end encryption can secure confidentiality in communication and the exchange of data." Other European leaders are also set to follow the UK's lead in backing Huawei, Politico reported last month. The development has prompted former Republican Speaker Newt Gingrich to label Trump's failure to persuade allies on Huawei as "the biggest strategic defeat for the United States since the early days of World War II." "I think people have got to wake up and understand this is a huge failure of our government bureaucracies to respond to a challenge we've seen coming," he told the BBC. Trump is failing to follow-through on his threats Boris Johnson Trump Getty Germany's move towards backing Huawei comes after Trump failed to follow-through on his threats to the UK. Trump and his allies had warned the UK that the future of its intelligence-sharing relationship with the US would be at risk if it took the "momentous decision" to allow the Chinese telecoms company a role in the UK's communications infrastructure. A delegation of US government officials warned their counterparts in advance of Johnson's decision that "Donald Trump is watching closely." However, speaking at an event in London after Johnson backed Huawei, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the so-called Five Eyes relationship would remain, despite Johnson's decision to do a deal with Huawei. "That relationship is deep, it is strong, it will remain," he said, speaking alongside UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab. Pompeo said that while Chinese Communist Party remained "the central threat of our time," and the deal with the UK risked handing them a "front door" to Western communications, he said that the US would find a way to make the relationship work. "I am very confident that our two nations will find a way to work together to resolve this difference," Pompeo told the event, hosted by the UK think-tank Policy Exchange. Read the original article on Business Insider B/A

I can see that.... Then he won't pay, just like his campaign not paying the cities he holds his rallies in... And as a lot of general contractors, he can hire illegals to do his bidding... We've seen that too. B/A

Or maybe the republican party is just a bunch of crooks. The graph demonstrates a lot of convictions. Was Nixon a crook? A lot of republicans thought so. I keep seeing the statement "it's coming". What exactly is coming? There seems to be a lot of conspiracy theories, like pizza gate but nothing ever seems to come to fruition. B/A

The hate for Obama is too much... Bush handed him a pile.. It took years to get back on track. Trump could've been recorded in history as a strong president, but his ego is too much. He is making bad choices, increasing debt, reducing revenue, alienating our allies, dividing our people, hiring thugs, walking all over the constitution and his presidency will go down in history as bad as his business dealings. Do you realize that he would be far wealthier if he never made a business deal and just lived off the money his dad gave him? America would be far better off, if he would simply listen to people around him instead of thinking he knows more than his generals, his accountants, his foreign policy experts, even his daughter. I find it so amazing that people want a dictator. A king. A man who has no regard for laws, our military, our children, even our seniors. B/A

Thank you sir.... A true patriot for sure. B/A

No not quite Nazi... Here is the definition for you because you seem a bit confused. Definition of goose-step (Entry 1 of 2) intransitive verb 1: to march in a goose step 2: to practice an unthinking conformity goose step noun Definition of goose step (Entry 2 of 2) : a straight-legged stiff-kneed step used by troops of some armies when passing in review I see no mention of Nazi in the definition. B/A

That's hilarious! The party with so many convictions talking about corruption. OMG I just spit out my coffee laughing at this one. B/A

I think he means anyone who doesn't drink the Kool-Aid... Difference of opinion and the right to express your opinions is what makes America the greatest country in history. We don't want to become a third world nation, where your opinion gets you blacklisted. Do we? DV is a great example of what America is and why it is the shining light for the world. I'm happy some people here understand indifference is America. Walking in goose step is not. B/A