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In reply to the discussion: ***** Official Iowa Results Blog = The Clown Show Continues ***** [View all]L. Coyote
(51,134 posts)139. BradBlog has a better story on this
http://www.bradblog.com/?p=9044
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As Lewis explains: "True said that there was one other mistake. The Iowa GOP reports there were a total of 79 votes cast at his caucus, but only 53 people attended that night, he said. He said 20 of the non-existent votes went to Romney, but he has no idea where they counted an additional 6."
Well, we've figured out where those "additional 6" seem to come from. True's hand-written tally [see graphic at right] fails to include former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer who, according to the GOP's numbers seen above, received 6 votes at the Washington Wells caucus. Those 6, plus the alleged extra 20 given to Romney, would bring the total number of votes to 79. That still fails to explain the difference, however, between True's assertion of 53 voters, versus the GOP's reported 79.
Other than the missing Roemer tally and the Romney discrepancy, all of True's numbers appear to match the GOP's. ...........
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As Lewis explains: "True said that there was one other mistake. The Iowa GOP reports there were a total of 79 votes cast at his caucus, but only 53 people attended that night, he said. He said 20 of the non-existent votes went to Romney, but he has no idea where they counted an additional 6."
Well, we've figured out where those "additional 6" seem to come from. True's hand-written tally [see graphic at right] fails to include former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer who, according to the GOP's numbers seen above, received 6 votes at the Washington Wells caucus. Those 6, plus the alleged extra 20 given to Romney, would bring the total number of votes to 79. That still fails to explain the difference, however, between True's assertion of 53 voters, versus the GOP's reported 79.
Other than the missing Roemer tally and the Romney discrepancy, all of True's numbers appear to match the GOP's. ...........
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If this turns out Paul 1st, Santorum 2nd, and Romney 3rd... Iowa basically just voted for Obama!
musicblind
Jan 2012
#8
You mean, the bigot Ron Paul who is STILL a corporatist? That's really sad. Sad!!!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#27
You think Ron Paul is SANE??? Getting rid of the EPA, Dept. of Ed., Fed. Reserve, etc.,
jenmito
Jan 2012
#29
Yup. Paul still winning with 15% in. It will be interesting to see when the big cities come in. n/t
musicblind
Jan 2012
#17
I hope Paul's stength causes a fatal schism in the Repuke Party. Good riddance to
coalition_unwilling
Jan 2012
#22
FAUX: Three-Way Race Emerges i... "Fox News can also project that Michele Bachmann will finish last"
L. Coyote
Jan 2012
#24
You really should not talk about Ricky being in a "three way" with Mitt and Paul. Horrible mind
yellowcanine
Jan 2012
#46
CBS is so lame. Their banner headline currently: "CBS News Projects
coalition_unwilling
Jan 2012
#33
Polk county. The most populous county, that Paul is winning has only reported 28%
musicblind
Jan 2012
#43
Never mind. Despite Paul still winning at at 37% in Polk... Romney managed to leap frog both Paul
musicblind
Jan 2012
#69
Police agencies report no major disturbances during Iowa caucus voting despite GOP fears
L. Coyote
Jan 2012
#44
Perry says 1 or 2 states won't decide GOP nominee, vows to stay in presidential race
L. Coyote
Jan 2012
#47
Gotta just love it. Cmon you anyone-but-Mittens whacky right wingers. We so love your freak show.
RBInMaine
Jan 2012
#56
The DNC needs to keep whacking Mittens with the flip flopper ads bigtime. Pukes hate flippers.
RBInMaine
Jan 2012
#59
1,049 of 1,774 Precincts Reporting = Santorum's lead still very narrow, Bachmann fades even more
L. Coyote
Jan 2012
#63
Evangelicals revealing Their Failure to Pickum Right.....They suck for all the ring kissing
opihimoimoi
Jan 2012
#64
Iowa caucus results a setback for one-time favorites = Perry, Gingrich, Bachmann
L. Coyote
Jan 2012
#67
1,553 of 1,774 Precincts Reporting = a real squeeker with a 45 vote lead = Santorum
L. Coyote
Jan 2012
#70
Isn't western Iowa fundie land? Thought that would be good for Santorum. Who's voting for Mittens?
RBInMaine
Jan 2012
#81
1,647 of 1,774 Precincts Reporting = 92.84% = Santorum by 99 votes as counting slows
L. Coyote
Jan 2012
#88
1,690 of 1,774 Precincts Reporting = 95.3% = Santorum by 54 votes = Bachmann predicts victory
L. Coyote
Jan 2012
#92
No recount. No need. Santorum and Romney will each receive about the exact same number of delegates
downwardly_mobile
Jan 2012
#101
It's safe to say that if it were down to Romney vs. Santorum, Santorum
coalition_unwilling
Jan 2012
#103
I've been plaigairized! Look at what Josh Marshall wrote five minutes after I posted:
rocktivity
Jan 2012
#127
CBS finally fixed the precinct number, ALL precincts reporting = 1,774 of 1,774.
L. Coyote
Jan 2012
#138
Could Typo Rewrite Caucus History? Caucus Vote Counter Says Romney Mistakenly Given 20 Votes
L. Coyote
Jan 2012
#137