Are We In Play?

Late last week, Rasmussen Reports released a presidential poll for Connecticut. It showed Barack Obama with a 47%-44% lead. This is a very small margin considering that he was up by double digits a month ago. Does this mean that John McCain has a shot at winning our state?

Well, I think it would be very difficult, but McCain has always done well in Connecticut. He won the primary this year, but also in 2000. If McCain wants to change the electoral map, like he says, then our state may be in play.

As of today, Obama would win Connecticut, but November is a long time away.

South Dakota & Montana Primary Results

Obama Wins Nomination

Clinton To End Campaign

Well, it's all over. At least the primary that is. Barack Obama won the Democratic nomination the other night, claiming many super delegates who chose in the final day of primaries. Hillary Clinton did not end her bid that night, but her campaign has announced that she will suspend her quest and endorse Obama on Saturday. She did manage to win South Dakota, as these were the results:

Clinton: 55%
Obama: 45%

However, the night ended with the last state going for Obama. He won the first contest in Iowa and after a lot of stuff happened in between, he won the last contest in Montana. These were the results:

Obama: 57%
Clinton: 41%

Now that this race is over the questions start over whether Clinton will be Obama's running mate. It's viewed as a dream ticket, but also can be seen as Obama going against his "change" message. Also, questions start over who John McCain will select.


However, time will tell what will happen. It's just nice to finally be in general election mode as we await one of the most exciting presidential campaigns ever between Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama. It will be a fun ride from here!

Puerto Rico Primary Results

Clinton Wins Big

Yesterday, Hillary Clinton easily defeated Barack Obama in the Puerto Rico primary. Here were the results:

Clinton: 68%
Obama: 32%

Tomorrow are the final two primaries in the race. Obama clearly has the delegate lead, and is within nearly forty to clinch. With super delegates running to him, Obama may be able to clinch the nomination this week. Some say Clinton may take her fight to the convention, but the possibility seems very unlikely. It will be interesting to see what she does, but it is likely that we won't be seeing any fireworks. However anything is possible!

State Representative Candidates

With the month of May gone, we now know who will be facing each other in the four State Representative races in Danbury. Here's what they look like:

2nd District
Melanie O'Brien (R)
Jason Bartlett (D-Inc.)

109th District
Ted Farah (R)
Joe Taborsak (D-Inc.)

110th District
Roger Palanzo (R)
Bob Godfrey (D-Inc.)

138th District
Jan Giegler (R-Inc.)
Bill Melillo (D)

As the month continues I am going to write about each of these races and analyze them. Some have the potential to get interesting, especially the 2nd district in my opinion.

Possible Primary

Councilman Duane Perkins might of won the nomination to take on Republican Mike McLachlan in the 24th State Senate race, but he may face another dilemma. Democrat Terry Tierney, who challenged Perkins for the nomination, has said that he filed the necessary paperwork to force a primary.

If he does force a primary, by getting the 615 signatures he needs, it will be held in August. Perkins won the nomination, by a very big margin. Teirney said that it was important to unite the party, however he has now said, the he is by far the best person for the job.

This could get very interesting.

Happy Memorial Day

May God Bless all of our American heroes who have given their lives for our freedom. It is their sacrifice that has made our country what it is today, and we should honor those who fought and those who continue to fight.

Kentucky & Oregon Primary Results

Obama Inches Closer,

Clinton Continues Fight

Barack Obama secured the majority of pledged delegates the other night. He also is less than 100 away from reaching the magic number of 2,026. He was able to do this with a big win in Oregon. Here were the results:

Obama: 58%

Clinton: 42%

Despite his win, Hillary Clinton won the state of Kentucky in a total blowout. Here were those results:

Clinton: 65%

Obama: 30%

Clinton has pledged to continue her fight, however her chances of winning the nomination are very small. There are three more contests left, with all voting done on June 3rd. It should be interesting to see what happens after that day.