2012 Election Central

Ron Paul "effectively" ending campaign according to LA Times

Nate — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:43:40 +0000

The Los Angeles times is reporting a headline today that Ron Paul is "effectively" ending his campaign with a decision to stop spending money on future state primaries and instead focus resources on upcoming state conventions.

Story from the LA Times:

Ron Paul, Mitt Romney’s lone remaining rival for the Republican presidential nomination, announced Monday that he . . . → Read More: Ron Paul "effectively" ending campaign according to LA Times

Romney wins Indiana, North Carolina and West Virginia

Nate — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:52:50 +0000

Republicans in Indiana, North Carolina, and West Virginia hit the polls on Tuesday to have their say in the GOP nomination process. At this point, they're voting for either Mitt Romney or Ron Paul but the primary is still ongoing nonetheless. Along with Romney's victories, Republicans also ousted Senator Richard Lugar in Indiana which is considered . . . → Read More: Romney wins Indiana, North Carolina and West Virginia

Swing state poll shows close Romney/Obama matchup

Nate — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:57:25 +0000

Given the early date, polling can be all over the place but it's worth taking a look at the trends now to see where things allegedly stand.

Report from USA Today:

Six months out, it's a tie.

The first USA TODAY/Gallup Swing States Poll since the GOP settled on a presumptive nominee shows big challenges for each side: . . . → Read More: Swing state poll shows close Romney/Obama matchup

The long goodbye, Gingrich will exit Wednesday

Nate — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:20:52 +0000

As we originally reported last week, sources inside the Gingrich capaign said the former Speaker would formally suspend his campaign on Tuesday, May 1, and back Mitt Romney. Today the Gingrich campaign put out a "goodbye" video and now sources say he will officially suspend his campaign sometime Wednesday afternoon on May 2.

Report from CNN:

Soon . . . → Read More: The long goodbye, Gingrich will exit Wednesday

Ron Paul wins the Louisiana caucus

Nate — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:05:51 +0000

Over the weekend, Republicans caucused in Louisiana and handed Ron Paul a victory. A portion of Louisiana's delegates were awarded on March 24 during the statewide Primary while the remaining delegates were awarded this weekend in a GOP caucus.

Report from the Daily Caller:

Texas Rep. Ron Paul claimed another come-from-behind caucus victory this weekend, announcing that . . . → Read More: Ron Paul wins the Louisiana caucus

Report: Gingrich to leave campaign on Tuesday, May 1

Nate — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:57:05 +0000

Sources inside the campaign of Newt Gingrich are stating that the former Speaker intends to exit the campaign next Tuesday and will likely endorse Mitt Romney at the same time. The decision follows a major defeat in the Delaware primary, the state which Gingrich had hung his last campaign hopes on.

Report from Fox News:

Newt Gingrich . . . → Read More: Report: Gingrich to leave campaign on Tuesday, May 1

Romney wins five more contests, Paul grabs a few delegates

Nate — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:44:50 +0000

Mitt Romney took five more contests on Tuesday winning in Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. It appears as though Newt Gingrich will take second place in Delaware, a state which he staked the remainder of his campaign on. Ron Paul's strongest showing might end up being second place in Rhode Island but as . . . → Read More: Romney wins five more contests, Paul grabs a few delegates

Ron Paul takes 20 of 24 Minnesota delegates over the weekend

Nate — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:41:32 +0000

In an eye-opening victory over the weekend, Texas Congressman Ron Paul took an amazing 20 out of 24 delegates up for grabs based on congressional districts. Another 13 Minnesota delegates will be awarded based on a state convention in May.

Report from the Daily Caller:

Minnesota will send 40 delegates to the Republican National Convention. Twenty of . . . → Read More: Ron Paul takes 20 of 24 Minnesota delegates over the weekend

Northeast "Super Tuesday" happens tomorrow

Nate — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:33:10 +0000

Yes, there still are primary battles left to fight but with the exit of Rick Santorum from the race, Romney will be essentially running unapposed in most of these contests. Neither Newt Gingrich or Ron Paul has been able to mount a serious coalition with Santorum's exit. At least not in these northern eastern states which . . . → Read More: Northeast "Super Tuesday" happens tomorrow

Gary Johnson pulls 6% in three-way race

Nate — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:56:05 +0000

Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson could pull as much as 6% of the vote in a hypothetical three-way match-up with Mitt Romney and President Obama. Johnson began the 2012 race running for the Republican nomination but has wound up carrying the libertarian banner and could gain ballot access in several states.

Report from Examiner.com:

According to a . . . → Read More: Gary Johnson pulls 6% in three-way race