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| Saturday Stew: Primary Fatigue | | 2008-06-21 00:13:52 | | Saturday Stew is a weekend open thread for readers to sound off on the latest political news. This week in the stew we're talking about the impact of the long Democratic race that has finally drawn to a conclusion.Barack Obama clinched the Democratic nomination Tuesday, exactly five months after the primary season began in Iowa. Hillary Clinton didn't concede Tuesday evening, but is preparing to endorse Obama today in Washington, concluding one of the longest and most intriguing primaries in American political history.In what ways has the long primary race helped the Democratic Party and it's nominee?In what ways has the race hurt the Democratic Party and it's nominee?Ultimately, has the process been beneficial or detrimental for Democrats?In what ways would you like to see the primary process changed in the future?Were you satisfied with the Florida-Michigan ruling?Which Democrat, Obama or Clinton, would be the strongest nominee?Which candidate, Obama or McCain, is better positioned... | | By: Political Realm | | |
| | Saturday Stew: Superdelegates | | 2008-02-16 10:48:03 | | This week we're focusing on the role superdelegates play in the Democratic presidential nomination.Superdelegates are Democratic Party leaders (congressmen, governors, former presidents, party officials, etc) who can vote for whatever candidate they choose at the nominating convention. These unpledged delegates were established following the 1980 election, giving increased power to party leaders in hopes of producing the strongest possible nominee. In 2008, there will be an estimated 796 voting superdelegates, making up approximately 20% of the total delegates.Given the competitive race between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama for the nomination, superdelegates are poised to provide the margin of victory for the eventual nominee.How do you believe superdelegates should come to their decision?Independent of any voting results?Based on national popular vote or pledged delegate count?Based on the results in their state?Based on the results in their district?Other?Discounting the current... | | By: Political Realm | | |
| | Saturday Stew: Bill Clinton's Role | | 2008-02-09 08:16:28 | | This week we're focusing on the role Bill Clinton has played in his wife's presidential campaign. He is the only Democrat to serve in the White House during the past twenty-five years and remains one of the most popular figures in the party. His role on the campaign trail, however, has been met with mixed reviews.Thus, our question this week is simple: Has Bill Clinton been an asset, liability, or something in between for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign?Join the discussion and share your thoughts on these questions and anything else on your mind as voters in five more states head to polls this weekend.... | | By: Political Realm | | |
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| Saturday Stew: Judging The Early Results | | 2008-01-12 10:50:23 | | Today the stew focuses on the results out of Iowa and New Hampshire in recent days, where Barack Obama, Mike Huckabee, Hillary Clinton, and John McCain have all claimed victories.What are the biggest surprises coming out of Iowa and New Hampshire?Are you happy with the results thus far?Do you believe Iowa and New Hampshire have too much political power?Do you believe the New Hampshire results were rigged or accurately counted?Has race become an issue on the Democratic side? If so, how might it affect the race going forward?Which candidates have the momentum at this point?Who do you think will win Michigan, Nevada, South Carolina, and Florida?Who do you think will win the Democratic nomination?Who do you think will win the Republican nomination?Who will be inaugurated on January 20, 2009?Join the discussion and share your thoughts on these questions and anything else on your mind as the political focus shifts to Michigan, Nevada, and South Carolina next week. We look forward to reading your opinions.... | | By: Political Realm | | |
| | Saturday Stew: Why John McCain? | | 2007-10-20 18:32:57 | | For the past few weeks, we've given supporters of various candidates the opportunity to express themselves. This week, we're giving the microphone to supporters of Senator John McCain. No longer the frontrunner many projected him to be early in the year, McCain has managed to stabilize his campaign of late and make a resurgence in New Hampshire.• Why do you support John McCain?• How long have you supported McCain?• What issues are most important to you?• If John McCain is unable to secure the nomination, who else would you like to see take it or who would you vote for?So speak up, McCain supporters. Answer these questions or share other thoughts on McCain's candidacy. This is your chance to sell your candidate to those undecideds out there.Check out at the responses we've gotten from John Edwards, Ron Paul, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Bill Richardson, Fred Thompson, Hillary Clinton, Rudy Giuliani, and Al Gore supporters.... | | By: Political Realm | | |
| | Saturday Stew: Why Al Gore? | | 2007-10-13 17:34:22 | | For the past few weeks, we've given supporters of various candidates the opportunity to express themselves. This week, we're giving the microphone to supporters of former Vice President Al Gore. What better time, following his Nobel honor and the growth of a draft movement, to hear from his backers?• Why do you support Al Gore?• How long have you supported Gore?• What issues are most important to you?• If Al Gore is unable to secure the nomination, who else would you like to see take it or who would you vote for?Bonus Question: Do you actually think Gore will run for president in 2008?So speak up, Gore supporters. Answer these questions or share other thoughts on Gore's potential candidacy. This is your chance to sell your candidate to those undecideds out there.Check out at the responses we've gotten from John Edwards, Ron Paul, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Bill Richardson, Fred Thompson, Hillary Clinton, and Rudy Giuliani supporters.... | | By: Political Realm | | |
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| Saturday Stew: Why Hillary Clinton? | | 2007-09-29 15:54:50 | | For the past few weeks, we've given supporters of various candidates the opportunity to express themselves. This week, we're giving the microphone to supporters of New York Senator Hillary Clinton.• Why do you support Hillary Clinton?• How long have you supported Clinton?• What issues are most important to you?• If Hillary Clinton is unable to secure the nomination, who else would you like to see take it or who would you vote for?So speak up, Clinton supporters. Answer these questions or share other thoughts on Clinton's candidacy. This is your chance to sell your candidate to those undecideds out there.Check out at the responses we've gotten from John Edwards, Ron Paul, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Bill Richardson, and Fred Thompson supporters.... | | By: Political Realm | | |
| | Saturday Stew: Why Fred Thompson? | | 2007-09-22 17:41:37 | | For the past few weeks, we've given supporters of various candidates the opportunity to express themselves. This week, we're giving the microphone to supporters of former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson.• Why do you support Fred Thompson?• How long have you supported Thompson?• What issues are most important to you?• If Fred Thompson is unable to secure the nomination, who else would you like to see take it or who would you vote for?So speak up, Thompson supporters. Answer these questions or share other thoughts on Thompson's candidacy. This is your chance to sell your candidate to those undecideds out there.Check out at the responses we've gotten from John Edwards, Ron Paul, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, and Bill Richardson supporters.... | | By: Political Realm | | |
| | Saturday Stew: Why Bill Richardson? | | 2007-09-15 18:08:06 | | For the past few weeks, we've given supporters of various candidates the opportunity to express themselves. This week, we're giving the microphone to supporters of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson.• Why do you support Bill Richardson?• How long have you supported Richardson?• What issues are most important to you?• If Bill Richardson is unable to secure the nomination, who else would you like to see take it or who would you vote for?So speak up, Richardson supporters. Answer these questions or share other thoughts on Richardson's candidacy. This is your chance to sell your candidate to those undecideds out there.And check out at the responses we've gotten from John Edwards, Ron Paul, Barack Obama, and Mitt Romney supporters.... | | By: Political Realm | | |
| | Saturday Stew: Why Mitt Romney? | | 2007-09-08 16:48:21 | | We've been doing something different for the past few weekends in the stew. So far, we've given John Edwards, Ron Paul, and Barack Obama backers the opportunity to share why they supported those candidates. This week, we're giving the microphone to supporters of former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.• Why do you support Mitt Romney?• How long have you supported Romney?• What issues are most important to you?• If Mitt Romney is unable to secure the nomination, who else would you like to see take it or who would you vote for?So speak up, Romney supporters. Answer these questions or share other thoughts on Romney's candidacy. This is your chance to sell your candidate to those undecideds out there. (And for a little added pressure, we've gotten more comments each week we've done this. Edwards got 7, Ron Paul had 19, and Barack Obama received 35 comments, so the bar is set pretty high.)... | | By: Political Realm | | |
| | Saturday Stew: Why John Edwards? | | 2007-08-19 00:18:09 | | We're going to be doing something different in the stew for the next several weeks. Like many voters, I haven't decided on a candidate yet for the 2008 presidential race, so I'm going to be asking the supporters of various candidates why the choose that person to back. We'll go through all the major candidates to give everyone a chance to share. By random selection, John Edwards is up first.• Why do you support John Edwards?• How long have you supported Edwards?• What issues are most important to you?• If Edwards is unable to secure the nomination, who else would you like to see take it?So speak up, Edwards supporters. This is your chance to sell your candidate to those undecideds out there.... | | By: Political Realm | | |
| | Saturday Stew | | 2007-05-05 15:30:00 | | We're adding a new feature here at the Political Realm. Each weekend the Saturday Stew will be an open thread to sound off on selected issues of importance or discuss whatever else may be on your mind.So what's cooking in the stew this week? Immigration.• How concerned are you about illegal immigration?• Do you believe illegals currently in the country should receive amnesty?• Should a guest worker program be established?• Will a wall solve our problems?• Should we require a national identification card?• Do we simply need to increase the number of border patrol agents?• What benefits does immigration provide?• How and why is the system flawed today?• What can other countries do to help us?• Should government agencies do more to find and remove the illegal immigrants currently in the country?• Should businesses be held accountable for employing undocumented workers?• Does our lack of border security present a serious threat to the country?• Do we need to cha... | | By: Political Realm | | |
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