Big Wins and Big Losses in the Second Super Tuesday

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Big Wins and Big Losses in the Second Super Tuesday

This is Ray Mossholder.

The unexpected happened as usual. One of the Republican candidates is now hanging by a fingernail. Michigan, Mississippi, Hawaii and Idaho have been heard from. Ray has the details most other news reporters are missing. Join him now.

For the Republicans, last night was a HUGE upset for the good old boys, the leaders of the Republican Party, especially Mitt Romney. All of them must of had to take aspirin.

Everything from the lawnmower to the kitchen sink had been thrown at Donald Trump this past week by the Karl Rove-ites. But that only seemed to help him. Americans love underdogs and people being bullied

Mitt Romney must feel like an absolute fool this morning after sending out Robo calls to all four states involved in the second Super Tuesday.

Mister Trump won three out of four states that Romney had blanketed with a plea to vote for anyone but Trump.

It must be extremely embarrassing to him to realize only Idaho may have listened. Responded while at least a million dollars was spent by his Super PACs smearing the Donald with everything from television ads to media writers.

To make things dreadfully worse for the big-time spenders who wanted Trump to lose. But not only did Trump win easily in Mississippi but he did something only two other candidates have done in this modern era – with that win Trump, like only Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush, totally swept The Deep South states – first in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Mississippi.

And to rub salt in the wounds of the money machines – in four of those five states, Trump won by double digits!

Hillary did the same thing last night, though it’s far more common for Democrats to sweep the Deep South.

Ted Cruz cruised to victory in Idaho, proving that he can win Western states. He is looking better than Kasich and FAR better than Rubio whose percentages made him the loser of the night.

In fact, those who voted for Marco was so few it is probable that he will walk away (or RUN!), finishing fourth out of four states among four candidates.

That means the wind is completely out of his sails as he faces the state where he is Senator – Florida – the state political experts say Rubio must win or he should drop out.

That brings up the question, how do you sell yourself as a winner to those in your home state, when another candidate – in this case Trump – when your opponent is 20% ahead of you and statewide polls?

Polls can be wrong, but seldom by that much.

On the Democrat side, with the one exception that Nevada, Hillary Clinton still hasn’t proven that she can carry anything but southern states. Bernie Sanders might as well not even have shown up in Mississippi. Hillary waxed his skis even though there were no snowy mountains. Final results in Mississippi 83% for Hillary, 17% for Bernie. That really was a wipeout.

But Bernie got even with Mrs. Clinton. Hillary was ahead in all the Michigan polls by many points, but that’s what everyone needs to understand about political polls.

No matter how large the survey is, most people in the geographical area being polled are never included. among those not asked that polls can be proved wrong. Still, as entire state contests go, it could be considered a squeaker. Bernie got 50% of the vote to Hillary’s 48%.

Let’s get more specific. Here’s how last night’s voting played out:

Hawaii: Donald Trump 42%, Ted Cruz 33%, Marco John Rubio 13%, Kasich 11%. Bernie Sanders 50%, Hillary Clinton 48%.

Mississippi: Donald Trump 47%, Ted Cruz 36%, Marco Rubio 5%, John Kasich 9%. Hillary Clinton 83%; Bernie Sanders 17%.

Idaho: Ted Cruz 45%, Donald Trump 28%, Marco Rubio 16%, John Kasich 7%.

Michigan: Donald Trump 37%, Ted Cruz 25%, John Kasich 24%, Marco Rubio 9%

(Idaho and Hawaii involved Republicans only)

Of course, as important as all that voting is, the more important issue is how many delegates does each candidate have now?

On the Republican ticket, remembering that it takes 1,237 delegates to win the nomination: Donald Trump has 458, Ted Cruz is second with 359 delegates, Marco Rubio’s third with 151 delegates, and John Kasich so far has just 54 delegates.

In the two-way Democrat race, remembering that it takes 2383 delegates to win the nomination: Hillary Clinton has 760 and Bernie Sanders has 546.

One thing to keep in mind also is that this does not count the Superdelegates among the Democrats that boost Hillary quite a bit more above Bernie.

Exit polls are always interesting to see what America is thinking and why they are voting a certain way. The number one issue among the four states last night were 1. The economy; 2. Immigration; 3. Anger at the federal government; and 4. They want a president who is a political outsider.

One question was asked of Michigan voters as they were exiting: “How do you feel about temporarily banning Muslims who are not US citizens from entering the United States? 62% said they favored keeping the Muslims out. 32% said they were opposed to that idea. That’s a large majority in favor of temporarily banning Muslim entrance.

A second question specifically asked of those exiting after voting was “Do you believe Donald Trump is honest and trustworthy?” Mississippi voters gave Trump a 46% answer yes to that question.

Then a second question was asked: “If Donald Trump is elected president, would you be satisfied?” 1 out of 2 in Michigan said yes (50%), and 58% said yes in Michigan.

Donald Trump obviously got most out of the second Super Tuesday. Nevertheless, Ted Cruz winning Idaho and coming second to Trump in all three other races, certainly can’t be counted out. Trump trumped, but Cruz can remain on cruise control.

So, what’s next? Guam holds a Republican convention on March 12th. On that same day – this coming Saturday – the Northern Marianas holds a Democrat caucus while the District of Columbia (better known as Washington DC)

holds a

Republican caucus.

And finally… Have you ever done something and then wished you had done something else instead? In (Redding), Pennsylvania there’s a guy that must feel that way. He was sitting in the backseat of a taxicab wearing a Lone Ranger mask and a white hoodie and he pulled a gun on the driver whom he planned to rob. But it was a case of really bad timing. It seems the taxidriver froze and when a stoplight turned green, he didn’t budge. A Sheriff saw that the taxi wasn’t moving, so he turned his red light on

The dialogue went like this: “Give me all your money, man. I need it right now if you don’t want to die.” The panicked driver yelled “There’s a cop behind us”. The would–be thief then tried to jump out of the taxi. Deputy Terry Ely drew his gun, called for backup, and quickly arrested eighteen-year-old wearing what looked like a Halloween costume. Victor Martinez–Herrera sits in a jail cell today, wishing he had done something else instead.

Big Wins and Big Losses in the Second Super Tuesday

Big Wins and Big Losses in the Second Super Tuesday

Four States Are Voting Today, Voting Is Going Strong

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 Four States Are Voting Today, Voting Is Going Strong

The delegates from four states – Michigan, Mississippi and Idaho are seeing record numbers of voters turning out while Hawaii is holding its Republican caucus. Mitt Romney is trying to stop Trump by making Robo calls in all four states. It’s dirty, but that’s politics for you. Here’s Ray to share with you what’s going on.


Four States Voting Today, Voting Is Going Strong

Four States Are Voting Today, Voting Is Going Strong

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35 – Tell Them We"re Alive!

THE BILL KEITH REPORT AND COMMENTARY August 8, 2014

The Bill Keith Report

News And Commentary

August 8, 2014

Greetings to our readers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 59 foreign countries.

If you believe the information in this edition of The Report is worthwhile, please pass it on to your friends and contact your congressional representatives about the issues.

Friday, August 8, 2014

Update: U.S. Government sends Illegal Children to Hawaii, Alaska, Virgin Islands

     A number of unaccompanied minors who entered the U. S. illegally have been relocated and released in states and countries where most Americans could never afford to take their families on vacations — Virgin Islands, Hawaii and Alaska, according to Breitbart News.

     More than 30,000 unaccompanied minors have been set free in Texas, Virginia, California, Massachusetts, Arizona and other states; some were set free in the far-away locations.

     “It is unclear why the…minors would be released on the Virgin Islands. It takes more than five hours to fly there from McAllen, a border city in South Texas,” Breitbart points out. “That is a significantly longer trip than the flight to Central America, where almost all of the minors are migrating from.”

     The news agency also says that money appears to be no object for the federal government “with regards to flying illegal immigrants to cities across the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security has requested $87 million to provide transportation for the immigrants who are most often flown via charter planes.”

     Comment: So the insanity continues — with taxpayer money. While a vast majority of Americans want the children sent home, DHS is spending millions getting them settled in the U.S. Question: If the government can fly these children as far away as Alaska, Hawaii or the Virgin Islands, why can’t they fly them home?

Seventy Percent of Americans Say: No More Illegals

     Seventy percent of the American people believe illegal aliens threaten traditional U. S. beliefs, culture and economy, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

     It’s clear that WE THE PEOPLE want to stop the hordes of illegals coming into this land and we want it stopped now.

     “The findings suggest immigration could join Obamacare — the healthcare insurance overhaul — and the economy – - as hot button issues that encourage more Republicans to vote in November’s congressional election,” the Reuters News Agency said.

     The poll  also revealed that a vast majority of the people oppose further amnesty by the President or by Congress.

     Comment: This current polling data is crystal clear that the American people are fed up with our government and its failure to control our border with Mexico. However, as usual, nobody in Washington — the President, Congress, the Supreme Court — listens to the people anymore.

Obama’s Amnesty: Disastrous to Blacks?

     A black leader says President Obama’s plan to legalize millions of immigrants would be “disastrous” to African-American job seekers, the Washington Examiner reports.

     “President Obama’s much-rumored executive order granting legal status to potentially millions of immigrants will be…a slap in the face to others proceeding through the tedious legal immigration process,” said Peter Kirsanow, a black commissioner on the 8-member U. S. Commission on Civil Rights. He also pointed out that “giving legal status to undocumented workers will pave the way for them to take the few jobs that blacks, especially African-American men, need.”

In a letter to the President, he said, “I write to remind you of the disastrous effect of illegal immigration on the employment of all Americans, but particularly black Americans.”

He also wrote: “Any grant of legal status will serve as a magnet to (millions more) illegal immigrants and further depress employment opportunities and wages for African Americans…the timing for such a grant of legal status could not be worse.”

There have been reports that the President will grant legal status or some form of amnesty to as many as five million illegals, including the 250,000 youth expected to cross the border by next year, according to the Examiner.

Comment: President Obama is the most paradoxical President in my lifetime. Here is the crux of the paradox: he wants to legalize as many illegals as possible hoping to insure the dominance of the democratic party far into the future. He knows the vast majority of them will vote democrat. However, his amnesty faces overwhelming opposition by the majority of the American people. And if he grants amnesty, that majority will speak loud and clear in the November mid-term elections less than three months away, turn against democrats in vast numbers and Obama will become a lame duck President. Hence the paradox.

Eye Opener: The Real Cost of Illegal Immigration

     How much does it cost the American taxpayer to take care of illegals in this country? It’s billions of dollars a year.

     Here are some of the basic programs along with the cost for each:

     $11 billion to $22 billion a year on welfare for illegals spent by state governments.

     $2.2 billion a year is spent on food assistance programs such as food stamps, WIC and free school lunches.

     $2.5 billion a year is spent on Medicaid.   

     $12 billion a year on primary and secondary education for children here illegally, many who can’t speak any English.

     $17 billion a year on education for the American-born children of illegal parents, known as anchor babies.

     $3 million a day spent to incarcerate illegals. About 30 percent of all federal prison inmates are illegals.

     $90 billion a year spent for welfare and social services.

     Comment: I have verification for all of the above statistics and will be glad to provide them to Report readers upon request.

     Each year, illegals send home, primarily to Mexico, about $45 billion from wages earned in the U.S.

     The dark side of illegal immigration is that the illegals have committed nearly one million sex crimes in the U.S.

     Question: Are WE THE PEOPLE that stupid to allow the President and Congress to get by with this year after year — and we pay the bill?

The U. S. Military: Massive Budget Cuts

     With a national debt of $17.5 trillion and expected to reach $20 trillion by the end of the Obama presidency, it’s interesting that the only cutbacks the President supports are aimed at the military.

     Most Americans have short memories. President Jimmy Carter gutted the military and it had to be rebuilt by President Ronald Reagan. To a lesser degree, President Bill Clinton reduced the military. It was rebuilt by President George W. Bush.

     However, President Obama plans to make devastating cuts that will take us back to pre-World War II military strength.

     U. S. News and World Report says the budget cuts will redefine our military. Some 80,000 soldiers will be cut, 10,000 marines and certain navy and air force programs.

     “Among the most drastic proposed changes is a massive slash to the total number of active-duty ground troops…” the magazine reported. “The number of Army soldiers would fall from 520,000 to 440,000 — a level that is unseen since the end of World War II…”

     Comment: President Ronald Reagan believed in “peace through strength” and it worked very well during his eight years in office. But does the present administration believe in “peace through weakness?”

     With China’s 2.2-million-man army (with 800,000 reserves) and Russia with 766 thousand (with two million in reserve), is now the time for the U.S. to emasculate our military?

Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy, Santa Claus and Evolution

     Most honest scientists know that the evolutionary theory is nothing more than a metaphysical research program. They also know it is pure speculation and the evolutionary hypothesis must be accepted by faith.

     However, educators in most of our universities teach evolution as proven fact. Hence, any professors who do not follow that spurious mantra are usually fired, demoted, or denied graduate degrees.

     Such is the case of Mark Armitage, a lab tech at the California State University at Northridge. He claims university officials fired him because he believes in Intelligent Design and other scientific evidences that point to creation and questions the theory of evolution.

     According to a recent lawsuit against the University, Armitage — an evangelical Christian –  says he was fired because of his creationist views.

     Fox News reported that earlier he was lauded by his colleagues and the scientific community when he discovered the largest triceratops horn ever recovered from the world-famous Hell Creek Formation in Glendive, Montana.

     “Upon further examination of the fossils under a high-powered microscope, Armitage made a stunning find — soft tissue inside the triceratops horn with bone cells…that looked alive,” Fox reported.

     Scientists who study dinosaurs have generally believed that triceratops existed about 68 million years ago, Fox pointed out. However, Armitage’s findings challenge that belief. “He argued the triceratops must be much younger or else those cells would have ‘decayed into nothingness,’ according to the…lawsuit.”

     Comment: Here is further proof that the earth is not as old as some scientists would have us believe. Some time ago a scientist doing research in the Paluxy River bottom south of Fort Worth, Texas, discovered dinosaur footprints and human footprints in the same rock strata. Other scientists acknowledged the footprints, but said there must be some  explanation for the dinosaurs existed millions of years before man. So they keep hoping we will believe in the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and Santa Claus — and evolution.

Is Our Democracy in Peril?

     In 1887, Alexander Tyler, a Scottish history professor at the University of Edinburgh, had this to say about Democracy: “A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot exist as a permanent form of government. A democracy will continue to exist up until the time the voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse over loose fiscal policy, (which is) always followed by a dictatorship.

     “The average age of the world’s greatest civilizations from the beginning of history, has been about 200 years.”

Some Interesting Fact About the Last Presidential Election

     Professor Joseph Olson of Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota, gives us some interesting insight into the 2013 presidential election.

     Number of states won by Obama, 19, Romney 29.

     Square miles of land won by Obama, 580,000, Romney 2,427,000.

     Population of counties won by Obama, 127 million, Romney 143 million.

     Murder rate per 100,000 residents in countries won by Obama, 13.2, Romney 2.1.

     “In aggregate, the map of the territory Romney won was mostly the land owned by the taxpaying citizens of the country,” the professor said.

“Obama territory mostly encompassed those citizens living in low income tenements and living off various forms of government welfare.”

Global Warming Fabricated by NASA, NOAA?

     Scientists at two of the world’s best known climate centers — NASA and NOAA — have been caught manipulating temperature data to overstate the extent of “global warming,” according to Vision to America.

     “The evidence of their tinkering can clearly be seen at Real Science, where… a series of graphs… show ‘climate change’ before and after the adjustments,” Vision reported. “When the raw data is used, there is little if any evidence of global warming and some evidence of global cooling. However, once the data has been adjusted — i.e. fabricated by (NASA, NOAA) computer models…’global warming’ suddenly looks much more dramatic.”

     Comment: This is patently dishonest and the American people deserve a lot better. These leaders in NASA and NOAA are parroting the spurious mantra of the environmentalists, progressives in government and the Obama administration.

THE BILL KEITH REPORT AND COMMENTARY August 8, 2014