Democrat clown show

[Synopsis]

4 minutes ago, coorslite21 said:

hicks in Iowa

 

      

 

hick

/hik/

 

noun

INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN

a person who lives in the country, regarded as being unintelligent or provincial.

"wondering what a hick from the sticks was doing there"

 

Intelligence Out Walking Around.............................................................................

 

Possibly Iowa and New Hampshire are selected as the smaller States and represent a subtle difference between Caucus and Primary and are the early running States for both parties?

 

During presidential elections, the first primary is in New Hampshire. In recent years held in early February or late January, the New Hampshire primary, like the Iowa caucus, is often viewed as a way to ensure that smaller states get attention during the presidential campaign.

 

What is a caucus?

A caucus is “a meeting of party leaders or party members to select candidates, elect convention delegates, and establish the party’s policy position on specific issues.” The word can also be a verb for meeting in this way (e.g., the Republicans caucused).

 

Who uses caucuses?

Since the 1970s, most state parties have adopted primaries, but a minority still use a caucus system, with 10 states switching to primaries since 2016. Six states still use caucuses (or a form of them): Maine, Kansas, Nevada, North Dakota, Wyoming, and, most prominently, Iowa. 

 

What are primaries?

A primary is “a preliminary election in which voters of each party nominate candidates for office.” A voter goes to polls and casts their ballot for who they want to be the candidate for their party in the general election. The word ultimately comes from the Latin primus, meaning “first,” a reference to the order it takes in the election process—it comes first, before the general.

 

What are the different types of primaries?

Many states, from New Hampshire to Texas, have what are called open primaries. That means that voters can vote for the nominee of any party, regardless of whether they are registered with that party. For instance, a Republican in Texas could vote for the Democratic presidential nominee. Other states, such as Pennsylvania, have closed primaries. This means that only voters registered with the party can vote for the party nominee.

 

Perhaps a reflection, too, on giving the smaller (fewer resident) States more say in the Electoral College?

 

The Electoral College was created for two reasons. The first purpose was to create a buffer between the population and the selection of a President. The second as part of the structure of the government that gave extra power to the smaller states.

 

The first reason that the founders created the Electoral College is hard to understand today. The founding fathers were afraid of direct election to the Presidency. They feared a tyrant could manipulate public opinion and come to power.

 

Sure like the Electoral College. The Founding Fathers were (and still are) geniuses without equal. Prevented a tyrant from assuming the office of The President Of The United States Of America which is what they feared would potentially happen.

 

Maybe due to the State Mottoes?

 

Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain

Live Free or Die

Our Liberties We Prize ...

Iowa State Motto

Iowa-state-motto-on-flag.jpg

State motto on Iowa flag; also featured on the Iowa state seal.  Photo by chuck t/Flickr (noncommercial use permitted with attribution/no derivative works).

Our Liberties We Prize and Our Rights We Will Maintain

The state motto of Iowa is "Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain." It was the work of a three-man Senate committee and was incorporated into the design of the Iowa state seal at their suggestion. 

The Iowa state motto also appears on the Iowa state flag. All State

 

Live Free or Die

New Hampshire State Motto

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The U.S. Mint's bicentennial commemorative quarter for New Hampshire features the Old Man of the Mountain (the state emblem) and New Hampshire's state motto: "Live Free or Die." New Hampshire became the 9th state in 1788 (public domain image on Wikipedia).

Live Free or Die

New Hampshire's official state motto is "Live Free or Die," adopted in 1945 as World war II approached its end (the Old Man of the Mountain was also adopted at this time as the state emblem).

"Live Free Or Die," is a quote from a toast by General John Stark, New Hampshire's most distinguished hero of the Revolutionary War. In 2007, New Hampshire adopted its 10th official state song: "Live Free or Die" by Barry Palmer.

 

https://statesymbolsusa.org/

 

What’s The Difference Between “Caucus” vs. “Primary”?

 

In the US voting system, there are two rounds of voting generally every two and four years. First, a primary or a caucus is held. During those, voters pick a party nominee. For example, in a Democratic primary, voters (often but not necessarily registered as Democrats) would pick among Democratic candidates for an office. The winner of that election then goes on to run in the general election against the nominees of the other parties.

But, what is the difference between a primary and a caucus? Why do some states have one but not the other? If you’re confused on this point, you’re not alone. But we’ve got you covered in this electoral (and lexical) rundown.

What is a caucus?

A caucus is “a meeting of party leaders or party members to select candidates, elect convention delegates, and establish the party’s policy position on specific issues.” The word can also be a verb for meeting in this way (e.g., the Republicans caucused).

The origin of the word caucus is unknown. Some claim there is a root in a Latin word for a kind of drinking vessel (the, um, implication apparently being that these party leaders really liked to drink). Another often cited—though much less probable—origin is that caucus comes from a Virginian Algonquian word for “adviser.”

Whatever the origin, caucuses have long been a part of the American political system. In fact, caucuses are older than primaries—and even the US as a country. Caucuses date back to at least the mid-1700s. One early influential caucus was Boston’s Caucus Club (in modern spelling), memorably described like a smoke-filled room by John Adams and once led by Samuel Adams.

Between 1796–1824, party members in Congress chose their nominees for president and vice president in caucuses. State legislators did the same for governors and their lieutenants. These nominating caucuses were different from modern ones because they were closed to the general public—which prompted backlash that eventually led to more open conventions, primaries, and caucuses to voters in states.

Who uses caucuses?

Since the 1970s, most state parties have adopted primaries, but a minority still use a caucus system, with 10 states switching to primaries since 2016. Six states still use caucuses (or a form of them): Maine, Kansas, Nevada, North Dakota, Wyoming, and, most prominently, Iowa. 

It gets more complicated, though, as some states may mix primaries and caucuses, using them for different parts of the voting system (such as caucusing only to pick delegates for a convention) or different parties using different systems (in Kentucky, Republicans use caucuses but Democrats use primaries).

Today, state party caucuses are open to anyone who is a member of the party and registered to vote. These members meet to decide on who they will recommend for nomination, ultimately at their party’s convention. They also discuss the party platform and organize election volunteers. 

Caucuses are very different from primaries because they require that voters go to a meeting to participate in the nominating process. And this means caucuses can get pretty lively at local precincts. In Iowa, voters literally try to persuade each other in small groups.

The Iowa caucuses are particularly important in the presidential nominating process. Held in early February, the Iowa caucuses are the first nominating votes in the country for presidential candidates. This is somewhat controversial because some feel Iowa is not representative of the majority of the country. People who support the Iowa caucuses going first argue, however, that it is necessary for candidates to have an incentive to come to and support causes important for this relatively small state.

Election caucuses are losing ground. But members of Congress still form their own groups, also called caucuses, to discuss and promote issues they feel are important, such as the Congressional Black Caucus (made up of Black members of Congress) and the Freedom Caucus, associated with the Tea Party. Legislators can also be said to caucus, or meet more generally, to debate particular issues. These caucuses are not related to elections, but instead are part of the legislating process.

What are primaries?

A primary is “a preliminary election in which voters of each party nominate candidates for office.” A voter goes to polls and casts their ballot for who they want to be the candidate for their party in the general election. The word ultimately comes from the Latin primus, meaning “first,” a reference to the order it takes in the election process—it comes first, before the general.

During the Progressive Era in the late 1800s and early 1900s in the United States, there was a movement to increase participation of voters in the party nomination process. Supporters believed that having a more transparent, public voting process for the nominee would be less corrupt than the caucus system. And so the primary system began to be adopted.

Today, most states use primaries to decide on candidates. Like caucuses, primaries are used to decide on the candidates for local, state, and federal offices. 

What are the different types of primaries?

Many states, from New Hampshire to Texas, have what are called open primaries. That means that voters can vote for the nominee of any party, regardless of whether they are registered with that party. For instance, a Republican in Texas could vote for the Democratic presidential nominee. Other states, such as Pennsylvania, have closed primaries. This means that only voters registered with the party can vote for the party nominee.

Washington and California have what are variously known as jungle primaries, top-two primaries, or nonpartisan blanket primaries. In this system, the ballot has all the candidates on it, not separated by party. The top two vote-getters in the primary run against each other in the general, regardless of what party they are from. 

Yet other states have partially open primaries, partially closed primaries, or other systems similar to jungle primaries where candidates all run on the same ticket regardless of party.

During presidential elections, the first primary is in New Hampshire. In recent years held in early February or late January, the New Hampshire primary, like the Iowa caucus, is often viewed as a way to ensure that smaller states get attention during the presidential campaign.

The primaries held on Super Tuesday (typically in March) are also considered very important. On Super Tuesday, a lot of primaries or caucuses for the presidential election are held across the states, often over 20 of them. A candidate who wins the early primaries and Super Tuesday is in great shape going to the nominating convention.

Still not a direct process …

Primaries and caucuses are sometimes criticized for encouraging the parties to elect candidates with more radical positions than those that are held by general voters. In fact, primary has also become a verb, meaning “to challenge or oppose (the incumbent) in a primary election, usually for strong ideological reasons,” used in constructions like the incumbent was primaried by a more liberal challenger. 

Turnout is typically low for these early electoral contests, which allows small numbers of voters to have an outsized influence. Active, engaged members of the party might vote for someone whose policy positions are more extreme than what less engaged general election voters may want in a candidate. In California and Washington, the jungle primary method was adopted precisely as a way to give more moderate candidates a chance in the state electoral process.

What happens after presidential primaries and caucuses?

Despite the attempts to make the presidential nomination a more direct process in various ways over the course of US democracy, it’s still technically an indirect electoral system. The preferences of the voters are taken into account via caucuses and primaries. Then, each party holds a national convention.

During the convention, delegates representing the will of these voters from each state vote for a presidential nominee. Since the 1970s, the candidate who wins the most votes in the primaries and caucuses wins their party’s nomination.

Once the presidential nominees are named by each party, these candidates then go on to run in the presidential general election. This election is held every four years on the first Tuesday in November: Election Day.

Democracy is messy, as the primary and caucus systems make clear. However, the more people participate, the better it reflects the will of the people. If you’re not sure when your state’s primary or caucus is held or how to participate, you can visit your state’s Secretary of State website to find out.

 

https://www.dictionary.com/e/caucus-vs-primary/

 

WHY THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE

by Marc Schulman

The Electoral College was created for two reasons. The first purpose was to create a buffer between the population and the selection of a President. The second as part of the structure of the government that gave extra power to the smaller states.

The first reason that the founders created the Electoral College is hard to understand today. The founding fathers were afraid of direct election to the Presidency. They feared a tyrant could manipulate public opinion and come to power. Hamilton wrote in the Federalist Papers:

It was equally desirable, that the immediate election should be made by men most capable of analyzing the qualities adapted to the station, and acting under circumstances favorable to deliberation, and to a judicious combination of all the reasons and inducements which were proper to govern their choice. A small number of persons, selected by their fellow-citizens from the general mass, will be most likely to possess the information and discernment requisite to such complicated investigations. It was also peculiarly desirable to afford as little opportunity as possible to tumult and disorder. This evil was not least to be dreaded in the election of a magistrate, who was to have so important an agency in the administration of the government as the President of the United States. But the precautions which have been so happily concerted in the system under consideration, promise an effectual security against this mischief.

(See All of the Federalist 68)

Hamilton and the other founders believed that the electors would be able to ensure that only a qualified person becomes President. They thought that with the Electoral College no one would be able to manipulate the citizenry. It would act as a check on an electorate that might be duped. Hamilton and the other founders did not trust the population to make the right choice. The founders also believed that the Electoral College had the advantage of being a group that met only once and thus could not be manipulated over time by foreign governments or others.

The Electoral College is also part of compromises made at the convention to satisfy the small states. Under the system of the Electoral College, each state had the same number of electoral votes as they have a representative in Congress. Thus no state could have less than 3. The result of this system is that in this election the state of Wyoming cast about 210,000 votes, and thus each elector represented 70,000 votes, while in California approximately 9,700,000 votes were cast for 54 votes, thus representing 179,000 votes per electorate. This creates an unfair advantage to voters in the small states whose votes count more than those people living in medium and large states.

One aspect of the electoral system that is not mandated in the constitution is the fact that the winner takes all the votes in the state. Therefore it makes no difference if you win a state by 50.1% or by 80% of the vote you receive the same number of electoral votes. This can be a recipe for one individual to win some states by large pluralities and lose others by small number of votes, and thus this is an easy scenario for one candidate winning the popular vote while another winning the electoral vote. This winner take all methods used in picking electors has been decided by the states themselves. This trend took place over the course of the 19th century.

While there are clear problems with the Electoral College and there are some advantages to it, changing it is very unlikely. It would take a constitutional amendment ratified by 3/4 of states to change the system. It is hard to imagine the smaller states agreeing. One way of modifying the system is to eliminate the winner take all part of it. The method that the states vote for the electoral college is not mandated by the constitution but is decided by the states. Two states do not use the winner take all system, Maine and Nebraska. It would be difficult but not impossible to get other states to change their systems. Unfortunately, the party that has the advantage in the state is unlikely to agree to a unilateral change. There are ongoing attempts to change the system, but few expect them to be successful any time soon.

https://www.historycentral.com/elections/Electoralcollgewhy.html

[bigwave]

12 hours ago, Shabibilicious said:

 

I was thinking the exact same thing.....Puppet master Putin doing what he does best.....Now, the turnout numbers were really good, so perhaps the DNC was unprepared for that....and that phone app was probably begging for Russkie intervention.......As always, my opinion.

 

GO RV, then BV

What do you think about this coin flip - for the winning candidate? 

 

Dang it is not coming over but check it out if you dare.

 

https://twitter.com/i/status/1224533900946485250 

[bigwave]

Maybe someone can get the Twitter link to post for me???

 

https://twitter.com/i/status/1224533900946485250

[bigwave]

Democrat Buttigieg Caught Inserting Applause Audio Track into His CNN Town Hall Clip

The new leader to OBEY.....

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/02/democrat-buttigieg-caught-inserting-applause-audio-track-into-his-cnn-town-hall-clip/

Edited February 7, 2020 by bigwave
added credits

[bigwave]

ABC’s Moran: Biden ‘Mistook Decibel Levels for Eloquence’ at Times

During coverage of Friday’s ABC News Democratic presidential debate, ABC News Senior National Correspondent Terry Moran stated that 2020 Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden “mistook decibel levels for eloquence at some times.”

https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/02/07/abcs-moran-biden-mistook-decibel-levels-for-eloquence-at-times/

[bigwave]

[Synopsis]

      

 

I SO want to "unsee" THIS!!!

[genx4me]

1 hour ago, Synopsis said:

      

 

I SO want to "unsee" THIS!!!

ME TOO!!! 🤮

[DinarDavo]

17 hours ago, bigwave said:

 

Yikes! Never buying a used bike, ever......

[Karsten]

Ouch, this might have changed a few vote in Favor of POTUS Trump.

Biden calls woman "lying, dog-faced pony soldier"

 

https://disrn.com/news/biden-calls-woman-lying-dog-faced-pony-soldier?fbclid=IwAR17d3ETzkb5w1Bgx-5816DrvNhVkyoYw8PNGzlnQS-3iWAfB1-w8d3mYhQ

 

Karsten

[Synopsis]

1 hour ago, genx4me said:

ME TOO!!! 🤮

 

      

[ChuckFinley]

On 9/4/2019 at 5:38 PM, bigwave said:

The South Dakota Democratic Party is closing its two remaining offices. Staff will work remotely for lack of funding

https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/the-south-dakota-democratic-party-is-closing-its-two-remaining-offices-staff-will-work-remotely-for-lack-of-funding/

Amen

[Pitcher]

Thanks, anyone have some mouthwash.  I threw up in my mouth and went blind all at the same time.  In the future please post a warning.  

[Pitcher]

You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier."

 

What the heck does that mean?  I’ve never heard that one. 

 

 

[boosterbglee]

Dementia makes you an angry old person!

[Karsten]

1 hour ago, Pitcher said:

You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier."

 

What the heck does that mean?  I’ve never heard that one. 

 

 

Good thing he didn't call her a "Lying Dog-Faced Buffalo Soldier" after all the liberal left disrespected the last of the Red Tails....

 

Just sayin

 

Karsten

[bigwave]

STALLED OUT: Joe Biden’s Bus Breaks Down on Highway in New Hampshire

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/

[Shabibilicious]

9 hours ago, bigwave said:

STALLED OUT: Joe Biden’s Bus Breaks Down on Highway in New Hampshire

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/

 

On the bright side....it's better than a plane breaking down en-route.  

 

GO RV, then BV

[coorslite21]

17 hours ago, Karsten said:

Ouch, this might have changed a few vote in Favor of POTUS Trump.

Biden calls woman "lying, dog-faced pony soldier"

 

https://disrn.com/news/biden-calls-woman-lying-dog-faced-pony-soldier?fbclid=IwAR17d3ETzkb5w1Bgx-5816DrvNhVkyoYw8PNGzlnQS-3iWAfB1-w8d3mYhQ

 

Karsten

 

Speaking of dogs......the Candidates are going to start eating one another.....this twitter post was generated by a fake news generator.....and was floated to several campaigns to circulate on their social media platforms.....down and dirty...

CL

 

 

 

 

[bostonangler]

2 minutes ago, coorslite21 said:

Speaking of dogs......the Candidates are going to start eating one another.....this twitter post was generated by a fake news generator.....and was floated to several campaigns to circulate on their social media platforms.....down and dirty...

CL

 

Yes it was posted on DV by someone trying to pass it off as truth... Twitter idiots.

 

B/A

[Shabibilicious]

5 minutes ago, coorslite21 said:

 

Speaking of dogs......the Candidates are going to start eating one another.....this twitter post was generated by a fake news generator.....and was floated to several campaigns to circulate on their social media platforms.....down and dirty...

CL

 

 

 

 

 

There's plenty of gullible tweeters out there who form their actual political opinions on that sort of fake info, too.....Dangerous times, with irresponsible social media driving the narratives.

 

GO RV, then BV 

[MyLadiesDaddy]

1 hour ago, Shabibilicious said:

 

There's plenty of gullible tweeters out there who form their actual political opinions on that sort of fake info, too.....Dangerous times, with irresponsible social media driving the narratives.

 

GO RV, then BV 

But you go on with your blinded and hateful post 

 

 

[MyLadiesDaddy]

 

[Shabibilicious]

2 minutes ago, ladyGrace'sDaddy said:

But you go on with your blinded and hateful post 

 

 

 

Dude....I'm not the one who posted the Fake Mayor Pete tweet without verifying it's truthfulness.  

 

GO RV, then BV

[coorslite21]

1 hour ago, coorslite21 said:

 

Speaking of dogs......the Candidates are going to start eating one another.....this twitter post was generated by a fake news generator.....and was floated to several campaigns to circulate on their social media platforms.....down and dirty...

CL

 

 

 

 

 

The original post linked to the Twitter post.....and it showed.....wonder where it went?