The Convention

[dr. hfn]

What's going on?!!??!

[Daamien]

Convention is being called to order.

[eqcitizen]

More please....

[Daamien]

More please....

There really won't be any news for hours. Delegate votes aren't going to happen until the evening.

[Daamien]

Send text to 69467. Enter ctgop. For updates.

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

3:15 - the convention will recess
3:35 - the individual congressional district conventions will be called to order on the top floor of the convention center, where the GOP nominees for House of Representatives will be picked
6:30 - the main convention will be called back to order
6:45 - the nominees for House will address the convention
7:20 - tribute to Gov. Jodi Rell
7:25 - Jodi Rell addresses the convention
7:45 - names will be nominated for US Senate
8:30 - delegates will vote for US Senate candidates
8:45 - the Senate candidate who gets the most votes will address the convention
9:00 - the convention will recess until tomorrow morning

[Ron_Paul_For_Connecticut]

3:15 - the convention will recess
3:35 - the individual congressional district conventions will be called to order on the top floor of the convention center, where the GOP nominees for House of Representatives will be picked
6:30 - the main convention will be called back to order
6:45 - the nominees for House will address the convention
7:20 - tribute to Gov. Jodi Rell
7:25 - Jodi Rell addresses the convention
7:45 - names will be nominated for US Senate
8:30 - delegates will vote for US Senate candidates
8:45 - the Senate candidate who gets the most votes will address the convention
9:00 - the convention will recess until tomorrow morning

This isn't all that accurate as there will be multiple ballots for U.S. Senate.. CT-N is broadcasting live and they are not ending their coverage till 11pm and it also notes that they expect it to go much later. I expect it will over by midnight or so.

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

This isn't all that accurate as there will be multiple ballots for U.S. Senate.. CT-N is broadcasting live and they are not ending their coverage till 11pm and it also notes that they expect it to go much later. I expect it will over by midnight or so.

Just going by the schedule I found posted on the ctgop website. Do you know if all 3 Senate candidates will be allowed to address the Convention before the vote?

[Ron_Paul_For_Connecticut]

Just going by the schedule I found posted on the ctgop website. Do you know if all 3 Senate candidates will be allowed to address the Convention before the vote?

I am not sure, but I do not think so. I know that each candidate gets the chance to show a 3-minute video, and also a nominating speech and seconding speechs on their behalf, both given be two different delegates.

[ctiger2]

Follow JamesGRickards on twitter. He's pretty active tweeting right now. Jim Rickards from the KWN interviews and he appears fairly often on CNBC.

From today so far:

Four candidates for Congress in CT-4. All named "Outsider" #tcot 4 minutes ago via Twitterrific

Greenwich is the only town in CT-4 convention with their own delegation pole sign. Figures. #tcot 12 minutes ago via Twitterrific

I offered Debicella my support. Looked him in the eye and said, "I hope you remember me in DC." he said, "Absolutely, Bob" #tcot 21 minutes ago via Twitterrific

So we broke into mini-conventions by district. I'm in CT-4. More loot. 25 minutes ago via Twitterrific

#Russia's Central Bank Purchases Another 200,000 Ounces of Gold - Ed Steer's #Gold & #Silver Daily http://ff.im/-kI2fi (via @gold_tracker) about 1 hour ago via Twitterrific

Easy to spot the political operatives. They're the ones not having fun. #tcot about 1 hour ago via Twitterrific

National anthem. Made me cry. Now Pledge of Allegiance. about 1 hour ago via Twitterrific

Video tribute to Fred Biebel, "Mr. Connecticut Republican"; passed away this year. Great two-shots with the Gipper. #tcot about 1 hour ago via Twitterrific

@PeterSchiff gave out Swiss cow bells as a delegate goodie. Putting mine to good use. #tcot about 2 hours ago via Twitterrific

"Delegates please take your seats!" about 2 hours ago via Twitterrific

Republicans better looking, more fun than D's. But D's have better live music. #tcot about 2 hours ago via Twitterrific

Just met candidate for Attorney General. Asked if he will Mirandize #terrorists. He said AG is civil only, not criminal. Political answer about 2 hours ago via Twitterrific

Just met with our party boss, Harry A. Getting organized. about 2 hours ago via Twitterrific

Convention danger: too many freebies and gifts from candidates. Need a tote! #tcot about 2 hours ago via Twitterrific

Convention is AWESOME! Bars open everywhere! I love politics! #tcot about 3 hours ago via Twitterrific

Just arrived in Hartford, checking in to Sheraton. Off to convention center next. #tcot

[Daamien]

Congressional nominations are currently underway.

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Congressional nominations are currently underway.

Does Rick Torres face any opposition?

[Ron_Paul_For_Connecticut]

Does Rick Torres face any opposition?

Yes, we have 3 other opponents. I am a Senior Advisor and soon to be Comm. Director for his campaign. The convention is going to be a Dan Debicella rah-rah party.. He will probably get 80% or so.. But Rick is going to primary and we will win the primary!

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Yes, we have 3 other opponents. I am a Senior Advisor and soon to be Comm. Director for his campaign. The convention is going to be a Dan Debicella rah-rah party.. He will probably get 80% or so.. But Rick is going to primary and we will win the primary!

Rick Torres is the best man for the job. Good luck!

[libertybrewcity]

Thanks for the updates, keep the updates coming please!

[Daamien]

First vote for congress underway.

[Daamien]

Yes, we have 3 other opponents. I am a Senior Advisor and soon to be Comm. Director for his campaign. The convention is going to be a Dan Debicella rah-rah party.. He will probably get 80% or so.. But Rick is going to primary and we will win the primary!

The Republican convention nominee for Congress from CT-4 is Dan Dibecella in a landslide

[Ron_Paul_For_Connecticut]

The Republican convention nominee for Congress from CT-4 is Dan Dibecella in a landslide

As expected. The Rick Torres campaign forges on to the primary! :D

[Daamien]

Looking like Ann Brickley will be the nominee in CT-1

[Daamien]

As expected. The Rick Torres campaign forges on to the primary! :D

How so? Debicella won on the first ballot with 77% which is enough to avoid a primary. Will Torres be collecting petitions?

[Ron_Paul_For_Connecticut]

How so? Debicella won on the first ballot with 77% which is enough to avoid a primary. Will Torres be collecting petitions?

:)

[Daamien]

Good to hear :)

[Daamien]

Ugh, the crowd is standing and cheering "Dan! Dan! Dan!" right now.

[Daamien]

Ann Brickley is CT 1st District Nominee

[Daamien]

Meanwhile, the Democratic Connecticut State Convention's rules committee shut out Alpert from a speaking role at the convention. They are handing it to Blumenthal on a silver-platter.

[Shimpchip]

How is the Schiff contingent looking? Are we outnumbering them?

[Ron_Paul_For_Connecticut]

Ann Brickley is CT 1st District Nominee

This one surprises me a bit.

[Daamien]

There's a lot of Schiff supporters, but we are outnumbered in terms of delegates by a lot. I think we are getting 15% though.

[Ron_Paul_For_Connecticut]

How is the Schiff contingent looking? Are we outnumbering them?

From all accounts, we look like a force to be reckoned with at the convention!

[Ron_Paul_For_Connecticut]

There's a lot of Schiff supporters, but we are outnumbered in terms of delegates by a lot. I think we are getting 15% though.

From what I've been told, you're right on the money.

[GunnyFreedom]

sub

[Daamien]

Caligiuri won the CT-5 District nomination. However, he did not secure enough votes to avoid a primary.

Vote was 210-96.

[Daamien]

Convention is adjourned until 6:30. When everyone returns it will be Schiff's turn! Get excited!

Random note: I have 666 posts now and my username is Daamien... could this be an OMEN?!

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

convention is adjourned until 6:30. When everyone returns it will be schiff's turn! Get excited!

Random note: I have 666 posts now and my username is daamien... Could this be an omen?!

l o l

[Krtek]

can i watch this anywhere on the internet?

[libertybrewcity]

can i watch this anywhere on the internet?

im wondering that too!

[Odin]

Caligiuri won the CT-5 District nomination. However, he did not secure enough votes to avoid a primary.

Vote was 210-96.

Will the candidates get a chance to speak before the convention vote?

[daSHiZZLE]

hello, CT better give him 15% at the very least, otherwise... I dunno what.

[libertybrewcity]

hello, CT better give him 15% at the very least, otherwise... I dunno what.

yea, i would be a little disappointed but i think the campaign has already begun collecting signatures

[dr. hfn]

Mark and Jeremy are there! (not as delegates)

[Daamien]

Will the candidates get a chance to speak before the convention vote?

No. They are nominated by a delegate, then seconded by another delegate, then they get to play a short video. After that, voting begings. The candidate with a majority gets the party nomination and the honor of speaking to the convention. I know, it's lame.

[damiengwa]

No. They are nominated by a delegate, then seconded by another delegate, then they get to play a short video. After that, voting begings. The candidate with a majority gets the party nomination and the honor of speaking to the convention. I know, it's lame.

So is this it? will this convention determine the nominee?

[Ron_Paul_For_Connecticut]

So is this it? will this convention determine the nominee?

No, there will be a primary. This decides the party endorsed candidate on the primary ballot.

[Daamien]

So is this it? will this convention determine the nominee?

Not if a primary is forced by multiple candidates getting greater than 15% of the vote. For example, the breakdown could be 50% McMahon, 35% Simmons, 15% Schiff.

[damiengwa]

this determines who gets on the ballot right? but the # of supporters will be a good straw poll supposedly right?

[damiengwa]

so every candidate needs 15% to go to the primary, which i assume is a forgone conclusion that there will be a republican primary for senate.

Is CT a crossover primary state or is it tribal members only?

Sorry for the rookie questions but i haven't been keeping up...

[Ron_Paul_For_Connecticut]

so every candidate needs 15% to go to the primary, which i assume is a forgone conclusion that there will be a republican primary for senate.

Is CT a crossover primary state or is it tribal members only?

Sorry for the rookie questions but i haven't been keeping up...

No problem. :)
It is a closed primary. And yes, in order to get on the primary you must either get 15% or gather 8,000 or so signatures from Republicans in CT by June 8th to get on the primary. Yes, there will be a three-way primary.

[daSHiZZLE]

I hope Simmons stays in, he can eat away at McMahon's share.

[Ron_Paul_For_Connecticut]

I hope Simmons stays in, he can eat away at McMahon's share.

If he wins the convention (I expect he will; most all do), he will stay in. If he doesn't win the convention, he is out.

[JohnG]

So, is it 6:30 in connecticut yet? I think it is :) How's it going?

[daSHiZZLE]

so when will we know how much who got?

[Odin]

No. They are nominated by a delegate, then seconded by another delegate, then they get to play a short video. After that, voting begings. The candidate with a majority gets the party nomination and the honor of speaking to the convention. I know, it's lame.

So lame, what kind of boring shitty convention doesn't allow the candidates to speak to the delegates before the vote?

Which video will they play? Do they have time for the "Peter Schiff was Right" or "Who is Peter Schiff" video?

[Ron_Paul_For_Connecticut]

So lame, what kind of boring shitty convention doesn't allow the candidates to speak to the delegates before the vote?

Which video will they play? Do they have time for the "Peter Schiff was Right" or "Who is Peter Schiff" video?

They will be playing a shortened version of the Who is Peter Schiff video

[Odin]

They will be playing a shortened version of the Who is Peter Schiff video

Well that should be good at least. That is quite an excellent video.

[daSHiZZLE]

tbh, I think most of the delegates already know who they're voting for.

[Michael P]

@PeterSchiff gave out Swiss cow bells as a delegate goodie. Putting mine to good use. #tcot about 2 hours ago via Twitterrific

What does Peter Schiff need to win the Republican Primary? MORE COWBELL!!!

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

What does Peter Schiff need to win the Republican Primary? MORE COWBELL!!!

Are the reports of cowbells true? If so, why cowbells?

[Suprmnjl]

Is the convention not being streamed live anywhere?

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Is the convention not being streamed live anywhere?

I think it's being broadcast on local CT television, but I don't think any website is streaming it..

[Suprmnjl]

thanks for the quick response

[Suprmnjl]

I think this is it guys I used live 1 the video link
http://www.ctn.state.ct.us/daily_schedule.asp

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Oh, NICE FIND dude!

[Shimpchip]

Thanks brah.

[Michael P]

Are the reports of cowbells true? If so, why cowbells?

Because Peter has a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell.

[Michael P]

I think this is it guys I used live 1 the video link
http://www.ctn.state.ct.us/daily_schedule.asp

oh nice! just in time

[MRoCkEd]

I can confirm the bells rumor.

[Shimpchip]

Bells being rung during Schiff's intro!

[Suprmnjl]

Schiff schiff schiff schiff schiff

[Suprmnjl]

Wtf get it to run

[Shimpchip]

How convenient, technical problems prevent them from showing the Schiff video.

[Daamien]

I'm sure they'll get it to work or I'm going to go postal! (kidding)

[daSHiZZLE]

WTF, how hard could it be to show a video?

they better it going, showing it last would be best.

[Suprmnjl]

So gross...

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

The technical difficulties will work to Schiff's advantage. His video will end up being the last one that delegates see before voting. :) :) :)

[MRoCkEd]

Jane Simmons seconding the nomination for her father, Rob Simmons.

They are playing his video.

[dr. hfn]

i can't see it! wat plug-in do i need?!

[Michael P]

wtf they are playing Simmons video but had tech difficulties with Peters?

[Shimpchip]

Play it in windows media player there's a little button in the window.

[MonteIrvin]

LOL at the Simmons nominators condemning the "Washington establishment"

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Lol, there were like 5 people that cheered for Forras.

[Jim McClarin]

Was Peter up first? Sorry I missed it. Has McMahon been nominated yet?

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Was Peter up first? Sorry I missed it. Has McMahon been nominated yet?

Peter's nominators spoke first. McMahon's nominators haven't spoken yet. It went Peter, Rob, [Ethan Booke withdrew], and now Vincent Forras's nominators are speaking. McMahon is next.

[Odin]

How was the applause for Peter?

[Suprmnjl]

decent

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

How was the applause for Peter?

Very good, actually. The whole convention center was filled with a high tone as all the Schiff supporters rang the little liberty bells he gave them.

[Mikeforpaul]

They better play Schiff's video. I'm going to be sick if they don't.

[Odin]

decent

compared to simmons?

[Jim McClarin]

Peter's nominators spoke first. McMahon's nominators haven't spoken yet. It went Peter, Rob, [Ethan Booke withdrew], and now Vincent Forras's nominators are speaking. McMahon is next.

Thanks, aspiringconstitutionalist. Glad Peter's video will be last.

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Yeesh, Vinny Forras's video has horrible audio........

[Shimpchip]

Possible tampering.

[MRoCkEd]

Are they playing Schiff's video at the end?

[cmasslibertarian]

Are they playing Schiff's video at the end?

if they can fix it

[BDR]

Are they playing Schiff's video at the end?
Man, they better.:mad:

[dr. hfn]

omfg no one should leave until they see Schiff's video >:{

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Are they playing Schiff's video at the end?

They said Peter's video was having technical difficulties and that they would play it later (I assume that means at the end of the nominator speeches) if they could get it to work. I would wager they'll figure out a way to show it, and that Peter's video will be the last thing delegates see before voting. :)

[Michael P]

Sounds like a Linda crowd.... what is wrong with these people?

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Linda McMahon's nominator: "People create jobs, not big business"?????????????????

[Shimpchip]

"People create jobs not businesses" - McMahon speaker

[messana]

lol

"If the people wanted another washington insider, they'd send Chis Dodd for a 6th term"

"YEAHHH!!!!"

[CTPINES]

Sounds like a Linda crowd.... what is wrong with these people?

Linda has promised to self finance her campaign and it was Linda that supplied the video that the NY Times used to hurt Tricky Dick. Remember this are Connecticut Republicans, they are desperate for someone who can win. They don't care how or why just win.

[daSHiZZLE]

the other nominator: she's a genuine intelligent and she cares?

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Linda McMahon: A "proud Republican" who donates to Democrats every chance she gets? lol

[Michael P]

they are not playing Schiff's video..... wow

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

What!?!?!? No Peter Schiff video??????????????

[SilentBull]

Where's the freaking video!!!!

[BDR]

They didn't let Peter show his video. Unbelievable!

[SilentBull]

What the fuck!!!!!

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSShit. I don't believe it.

[messana]

Fucking hell.

[LeifEiriksson]

No. They are nominated by a delegate, then seconded by another delegate, then they get to play a short video. After that, voting begings. The candidate with a majority gets the party nomination and the honor of speaking to the convention. I know, it's lame.

Ha, well I'm guessing Schiff doesn't have a speech prepared. Not that he would have anyway if he was in first place.

[SilentBull]

This is fucking bullshit! What the hell happened??

[MRoCkEd]

no video! fuck!

[dr. hfn]

fukkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

I guess the Schiff team couldn't get their video file to play.

[MonteIrvin]

I have no doubt in my mind that the Lindabots had something to do with this.

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Why the hell didn't they have the campaigns all test their video files on a computer first, before the Convention, to make sure they all worked, in order to avoid bullshit like this???

[messana]

Schiff is a good enough speaker that he doesn't need to prepare a speech.

[Jim McClarin]

They'd better show Peter's video!!

[Suprmnjl]

2.7 mill raised and you cant get your video working at the convention...fml

[MonteIrvin]

The Schiff video began to play during the first nominator's speech.

[cmasslibertarian]

honestly, this wasn't a conspiracy people, don't be crazy. the schiff campaign should damn well have been better prepared, but it doesn't really matter anyway, all the delegates already knew who they were voting for

[SilentBull]

They'd better show Peter's video!!

It's over! They won't. They're about to vote. Unbelievable!!

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Schiff is a good enough speaker that he doesn't need to prepare a speech.

The candidates don't get to speak before the vote.

[Mikeforpaul]

We need to fight back. I can't believe that Peter Schiff wouldn't show up to this event completely prepared with multiple copies of his video probably in several formats. This is a huge set back for the campaign.

[Shimpchip]

http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu166/4X3L/Animated%20Gifs/fuuu.gif

FFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!

[daSHiZZLE]

the Schiff video file was working, I heard it start to play during one of the nominator's speech. WTF?

[BDR]

Wow! I am pissed right now. The video was working, it seemed, because when the first person was speaking for Peter Schiff you could hear the ad begin to play.

[Epic]

R u kidding me?

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Wow! I am pissed right now. The video was working, it seemed, because when the first person was speaking for Peter Schiff you could hear the ad begin to play.

I think that was Linda McMahon's video that started to play.

[SilentBull]

This is unacceptable!

[ctiger2]

What a clusterfuck.

[messana]

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/2861/fuuuuu.jpg

[BDR]

I think that was Linda McMahon's video that started to play.

I'm pretty sure the ad began to say "Peter Schiff" and then they stopped it.

[CTPINES]

The video won't make a difference. Peter will get his primary.

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Oh well. We might as well get over it. The delegates came there knowing who they were going to vote for anyway. The most delegates Peter might have gained from the video is probably a small handful.

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

I think it was Linda McMahon's video that started to play, because the voice that came on was a male's and the voice that starts the Who Is Peter Schiff video is female.

[Michael P]

haha that was pretty funny listening to the guy complain being picked up on the open mic.

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Peter Schiff's doing pretty well so far! Looks like he might get his 15%+

[Michael P]

what a cluster this is reading the votes.

[LeifEiriksson]

He's doing OK so far. Are super delegates worth the same as regular delegates? Does anyone have a running tally of how many Schiff got vs. total?

So far I got 3 for Schiff as of Branford. Is it 25 total?

[SilentBull]

How hard is it to read this crap?

[Michael P]

Peter Schiff's doing pretty well so far! Looks like he might get his 15%+

not anymore...... ruh roh

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Schiff has gotten 4 delegates so far, out of the 33 total. He's at 12% right now.

[LeifEiriksson]

Does Schiff have 5 of the 31 so far?

[Michael P]

schiff has 4 out of 28 so far

[Suprmnjl]

4 schiff
14 mac
15sim

[libertybrewcity]

what's the score?

[LeifEiriksson]

Schiff has gotten 4 delegates so far, out of the 33 total. He's at 12% right now.

OK, you are sure of that? I'm pretty sure I screwed up.

[Michael P]

Does Schiff have 5 of the 31 so far?

they read one town twice. i have the total votes at 28

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

This has gotta be the most incompetent roll call ever. lol

[MonteIrvin]

LOL. This is such a cluster.

[ctiger2]

It's amazing how many McMahon is racking up so far. I didn't think people in CT were that dumb.

[Michael P]

4 out of 38.....

[Michael P]

4 out of 50...

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Hopefully when they get to the towns where Schiff visited he'll clean up

[0zzy]

4 out of 38.....

SAY THATS...thats...


btw this lady is deaf and can't read in the dark. this is going boring.

[Michael P]

4 out of 67...

[LeifEiriksson]

Fuck this. Schiff owned Hamden.

[ctiger2]

Schiff's toast. The town hall vids will make nice fuel for Peter Schiff was right 2012 video.

[Suprmnjl]

looks like were schiff out of luck

[Michael P]

8 out of 105....

[Suprmnjl]

whats a super delegate?

[libertybrewcity]

only four!!! how many delegates are there in total?

[Epic]

Well, can he petition his way into the primary?

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Peter only got 3 delegates from Milford, where his campaign is headquartered...? Darn..

[LeifEiriksson]

This might be real close for Schiff...

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Well, can he petition his way into the primary?

Yes, he's already started the petitions.

[Michael P]

12 out of 131 getting a little better

[libertybrewcity]

he's around 7 percent right now.

[ctiger2]

I guess people end up getting what they deserve...

[Suprmnjl]

this is horrible to sit through fuck me

[Epic]

So if Schiff gets < 15%, McMahon wins and Simmons drops out....

Is McMahon the nominee outright, or can Schiff petition to be in a runoff vs. McMahon?

Sorry for the questions.

[libertybrewcity]

Well, can he petition his way into the primary?

yes, i believe he already collected the signatures too, or some of them

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Not looking good for the 15%...

[LeifEiriksson]

A few more Seymour's please!!!

[libertybrewcity]

this similar thing happened to kokesh. why do liberty candidates have so much trouble with the delegates at conventions? stupid establishment...

[Michael P]

16 out of 197...

[CTPINES]

This is only the 3rd CD. Schiff and Linda should both do well in the 4th. Simmons strongest CD is the 2nd. The 1st, and 5th are wildcards. Peter might do well there.

[LeifEiriksson]

How many districts are there?

[torchbearer]

this similar thing happened to kokesh. why do liberty candidates have so much trouble with the delegates at conventions? stupid establishment...

we're not the cool kids.
we are the computer geeks and goths.

[LeifEiriksson]

This is only the 3rd CD. Schiff and Linda should both do well in the 4th. Simmons strongest CD is the 2nd. The 1st, and 5th are wildcards. Peter might do well there.

Thank you. I'm still holding out. We're a little below 10% I believe.

[Michael P]

end of 3rd. 19 out of 236 = 8.23%

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Wait for Congressional District 5's towns to votes. That's where most of Schiff's visits were. CD 5 votes after CD 4 here.

[LeifEiriksson]

We got our first superdelegate!

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Schiff's first superdelegate!

[Au-H2O]

How many districts are there?

Five

[dr. hfn]

McMahon 137 Simmons 117 Schiff 22

[libertybrewcity]

is a superdelegate worth two regular delegates?

[Michael P]

25 out of 337....

[CTPINES]

is a superdelegate worth two regular delegates?

No, they're worth the same.

[LeifEiriksson]

Schiff's going to have to be pushing 25% in the districts (1 and 5?) he's supposed to do well in.

[Michael P]

25 out of 420... not looking good

[CTPINES]

I'm from Shelton. I knew the party chairman was for Linda, I didn't realize the rest of the delegates would follow him. Oh well.

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

Jeez, McMahon might get the 50% on the first ballot.

[libertybrewcity]

if he's at 25 of 337, he's back down to 7.....:(

[messana]

Hint: They can announce this twice as fast by having one person announcing the results.

[CTPINES]

Is Peter from Westport or Weston?

[LeifEiriksson]

Is Peter from Westport or Weston?

I think Weston, and he got none there wtf.

Did anyone just hear some guy say he supported Schiff in the background?

[Michael P]

33 out of 503 6.6%

[Au-H2O]

I think Weston, and he got none there wtf.

Did anyone just hear some guy say he supported Schiff in the background?

Yeah I heard that too.

[dr. hfn]

McMahon 302 Simmons 185 Schiff 34 Forras 6

[No1ButPaul08]

Jeez, McMahon might get the 50% on the first ballot.

Simmons is going to rake in CD-2

[CTPINES]

33 out of 503 6.6%

I expected better from his home CD.

[CTPINES]

God bless Burlington!

[No1ButPaul08]

Burlington rocks

[messana]

Yay Burlington.

[BDR]

Wow! I should move to Burlington!

[Michael P]

Schiff just swept burlington

[LeifEiriksson]

Burlington, wow! That probably alone boosts Peter 1%

[messana]

God I can't stand her voice.

[libertythor]

Burlington, wow! That probably alone boosts Peter 1%

Still it is some good news.

[Nathan Hale]

What is the total number of votes cast?

[LeifEiriksson]

Still it is some good news.

Oh, I wasn't even trying to be sarcastic. A few more Burlingtons and we'll be good!

[Shimpchip]

God I can't stand her voice.

Reminds me of...

YouTube - Frau Farbissina: Countdown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vwd9mNXu3Uc&feature=related)

[BDR]

7 for Schiff in Meriden, not bad.

[No1ButPaul08]

WTF Harwington? They endorse Schiff yet vote 3-1 for McMahon.

[evilfunnystuff]

It feels like we ought to get at least 15%...

...I hope!

Anyone know how much a superdelegate is worth?

[Michael P]

56 out of 703 8%

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

WTF Harwington? They endorse Schiff yet vote 3-1 for McMahon.

McMahon's people probably got to them and convinced them to switch their votes.

[LeifEiriksson]

It's crazy how people always say how they only have a choice between the lesser of two evils. Yet here we have someone who people can actually vote for, and he doesn't get the votes. How pathetic people are. Wake up America.

[No1ButPaul08]

Looks like the McMahon fear-mongering in Salisbury didn't work.

[winston_blade]

I hope Simmons drops out. Then the media couldn't ignore Peter.

[Nathan Hale]

Perhaps he should run as an independent. I rarely say this, but for Schiff, it might actually work. CT has a history of going for that shit. Schiff is both charismatic and well-funded.

[JohnG]

I prefer Simmons politically, but McMahon would be easier to beat.

[libertybrewcity]

f that! how did these other candidates receive so many delegates??!!

[messana]

Schiff is charismatic

Fixed.

[LeifEiriksson]

Perhaps he should run as an independent. I rarely say this, but for Schiff, it might actually work. CT has a history of going for that shit. Schiff is both charismatic and well-funded.

The million dollar question, or should I say 50 million dollar question, is if Schiff could still overcome McMahon's warchest.

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

I'm trying to decide if it will be better for Peter to face McMahon and Simmons, or just McMahon. McMahon and Simmons might split eachothers vote and lower the bar for Schiff, or the fact that Simmons might drop out may allow Schiff to make it a one-on-one with McMahon and he can really draw contrasts between one another.

What do you guys think?

[CTPINES]

Perhaps he should run as an independent. I rarely say this, but for Schiff, it might actually work. CT has a history of going for that shit. Schiff is both charismatic and well-funded.

Well funded? Linda has promised to spend $50million, Peter has strained to raise $2million. Peter has said he would not run as an independent.

[evilfunnystuff]

I'm trying to decide if it will be better for Peter to face McMahon and Simmons, or just McMahon. McMahon and Simmons might split eachothers vote and lower the bar for Schiff, or the fact that Simmons might drop out may allow Schiff to make it a one-on-one with McMahon and he can really draw contrasts between one another.

What do you guys think?

I think I like both those options.;)

[Epic]

I'm trying to decide if it will be better for Peter to face McMahon and Simmons, or just McMahon. McMahon and Simmons might split eachothers vote and lower the bar for Schiff, or the fact that Simmons might drop out may allow Schiff to make it a one-on-one with McMahon and he can really draw contrasts between one another.

What do you guys think?

I think just McMahon will be much easier. Otherwise his name just gets lost in the crowd.

Being the more conservative/smaller government candidate in a 2 person race is very good.

But does Schiff get to go the primary if he petitions? Cause if Simmons drops out, then there's no candidate who got over 15% at the convention who wants to primary.

[messana]

Fuck you Woodbury.

[No1ButPaul08]

lol Woodbury endorses Schiff yet he gets 0 delegates.

[Michael P]

63 out of 825.... 7.6% moving on to the first district

[libertybrewcity]

I think just McMahon will be much easier. Otherwise his name just gets lost in the crowd.

Being the more conservative/smaller government candidate in a 2 person race is very good.

but McMahon is playing as the small government/conservative in the race. she is faking it well too..so well that the truth about peter schiff is lost.

[Jim McClarin]

Great, Woodbury, thanks for the endorsement!

[vegaspilot03]

wtf, i feel we let him down.

[Epic]

wtf, i feel we let him down.

Eh, it's the establishment. Schiff can do better among the people.

[CTPINES]

Anyone know where I can sign a petition to get Peter on the primary ballot? Do I need to go to HQ?

[libertybrewcity]

63 out of 825.... 7.6% moving on to the first district

how many districts left?

[CTPINES]

how many districts left?

The 1st and 2nd are left.

[dr. hfn]

Schiff's volunteers need to devote ALL OF THEIR FREE TIME to the campaign.

[vegaspilot03]

Eh, it's the establishment. Schiff can do better among the people.

ugh.... Peter deserves so much better, what a lame bunch of votes... WWF Linda? really??

[libertythor]

Does this convention determine who is on the ballot for the primary?

[vegaspilot03]

Does this convention determine who is on the ballot for the primary?

yes, schiff needs 15%

[LeifEiriksson]

Well, without Peter it looks like it's going to be hyperinflation then. Better start stocking up on gold and guns now.

[JohnG]

I think she's been helped by the latest poll showing her trailing blumenthal by only three points (or something like that).

[CTPINES]

Does this convention determine who is on the ballot for the primary?

The winner at this convention gets the 1st line for the primary. Anyone who gets 15% on any ballot qualifies for the primary.

[daSHiZZLE]

I donno about hyperinflation but definitely high inflation. Peter himself has only said hyperinflation is a worse case scenario.

[Shimpchip]

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p185/tabgobbler/feels-bad-man.jpg