Bulletsfromthegrassyknoll
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Quality wise, it's much better, but there is still a lack of realism. John Kerry losing NH is absurd. It's his own backyard!
Quality wise, it's much better, but there is still a lack of realism. John Kerry losing NH is absurd. It's his own backyard!
Another Day, Another Dollar they say. After the Surprising Results of the Iowa Caucus, the Candidates made there way to New Hampshire, a chance to turn around there hopes to win the Presidency. Cement thereself's as the top dog, or fall harder then Richard Nixon's ego. But the results of New Hampshire where even more shocking then Iowa some say. Now let's get to the recap.
In the Democratic Primary Retired General Wesley Clark shocked the Democrats, by pulling a surprise victory in the Primary. Clark has had a shocking and quick shot to the top since he announced his candidacy shortly before the Iowa Caucus. he finished second back in Iowa, and now a win in New Hampshire cements him as one of the two top dogs for the Democratic Nomination.
Speaking of Top Dogs, In a flip flop of the Iowa Caucus, Clark won this time, and John Kerry finished second. Kerry remains very strong despite the loss in New Hampshire, in his concession speech he mentioned "Despite this loss today, This campaign is not over. General Clark has been some good competition, I respect the man, and admire him. however I do not plan to lose this election, and i[b'[/b]ll see General Clark at the next primary". The Massachusetts Senator is defiantly a top dog, and one of the most charismatic voices this election season. he does have a good chance, albeit maybe a bit of a ego, but what Politician doesn't have a ego?.
Finishing in Third Place was First Lady Hilary Clinton. She remains a dark horse candidate in this election, And has a strong and loyal fanbase of her own. Most people who supported President Clinton in 93 and 97 are supporting Hillary. however she has a long way to go to catch up to the topdogs in General Clark and John Kerry, and most of us here at CNN are not sure she can do that.
Finishing Fourth was John Edwards, finishing fifth was Bill Bradley, and sixth sat Paul Wellstone. the former top dog early in the election, reportedly had a breakdown backstage after the results were announced, and swiftly dropped out of the race early yesterday morning. Bradley also dropped out of the race this morning, Leaving Clark, Kerry, Clinton and Edwards. Through John Edwards doesn't have much of a chance, most of us here at CNN Think.
Over on the Republican side, Mr.Straight Talk himself, John McCain pulled a surprising, yet not so surprising victory in the Republican side of the coin,
McCain has been a strong candidate all election season long, easily ranking up there and always close to top dog Donald Rumsfield. McCain is slowly becoming the topdog and slowly creeping to try and unseat Rumsfield from the top spot, but Rumsfield is still very strong, and won't back down without a fight.
Speaking of Rumsfield, he was only 2 votes away from winning the New Hampshire Primary, a win which would have easily secured the nomination for him. Rumsfield said a bit angrily in his concession speech "This is a TERRIBLE loss, TERRIBLE I SAY TERRIBLE, that socialist John McCain may have won this round, but true democracy, the Hammer of Rumsfield, will win the day, and seize the day my friends, SEIZE THE DAY". Some have questioned Rumsfield behavior, and his tendency to accuse other candidates of being cowards, socialists, cheaters, etc. But Rumsfield tends to brush it off, and is the top dog in the Republican field. however, he has a stiff and interesting challenge from the Arizona Senator, John McCain.
Finishing in Third place, Elizabeth Dole dropped out of the race shortly after the results. shortly after this she announced that she would endorsed John McCain, Possibly because Rumsfield called her a hippy. interesting Donald, interesting.
With the candidate field trimming down, the races are clear, and will be interesting ones. we will be following this election thoroughly here on CNN, your one stop shop for all 2000 Election news, until next time, i'm Jennifer Stevens.
The next updates after this might not have as much content, as I want to get through primary season and get on to the actual election.
Well, I just want her to run so Giuliani becomes New York's Senator. Please, pretty please! I want Senator Giuliani!
Why is Rumsfeld been doing so well in the Presidential race? Rumsfeld ran for president in 1988 but withdrew before the primaries even began. He hadn't done anything to keep himself in the public eye between then and his appontment as Defense Secretary. Rumsfeld would also be unlikely to call Dole a Socialist since he was the national chairman of the Dole campaign in 1996.
Also, why is Clark doing so well. He was involved in a controversial war only a year before. He isn't exactly Eisenhower.
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