Live Blog for Minnesota Caucuses

[kathy88]

http://stillwater.patch.com/articles/live-blog-2012-minnesota-caucuses#photo-9054993

The bloggers are checking in now. I expect everyone to be on their BEST behavior.

[Edu]

"the ballots are non-binding--Minnesota's 40 delegates to the national Republican convention will be decided later"

So when Mitt and Santa are shown to be a bad choice in a few months, they can vote for Paul! Even if the media watching public is fooled right now!

Got to love that!

[freneticentropy]

Northfield Patch: Today, I spoke to Bron Scherer, district chair for Republican District 25 and the secretary-treasurer of the state Republican Party. He said he has received many calls from potential first-time caucus attendees in recent days. He wasn't sure how that would affect attendance numbers in Northfield tonight.

:)

[kathy88]

This is very interesting to watch.

[kathy88]

Comment From LMusta
entrance poll has Paul 30% Santorum 28% http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5LdVRQq5k8

[Varin]

Those are fake

[bluesc]

Comment From LMusta
entrance poll has Paul 30% Santorum 28% http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5LdVRQq5k8

Another fake entrance poll..

Protip: Never trust entrance polls from youtube.

[kathy88]

Those are fake

Oh shit I didn't even look at it, just posted it from the blog...... sorry I forgot about those fake ones.

[Student Of Paulism]

Lmao, gotta love those YT entrance polls.

[justatrey]

Comment From LMusta
entrance poll has Paul 30% Santorum 28% http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5LdVRQq5k8

Nevermind - confirmed BS polling.

[kathy88]

There's some guy on this blog spouting bullshit about voter fraud and conspiracies. NOT the way to approach a public avenue. Tact is sorely lacking in some of us. Time and a place. I'm not going to engage him any longer, don't want to bring attention to it, but I did try.

[kathy88]

I think blogger "Dan" just set someone up to address the "all but foreign policy" argument. I took it and ran. If Dan is on these forums, fess up :)

[socal]

3 live streams for MN caucuses on right now,

http://live.cnn.com/

[eleganz]

seems like many people are saying on the live blog that many they spoke to are there for their first times...could be great for us!

[kathy88]

seems like many people are saying on the live blog that many they spoke to are there for their first times...could be great for us!

Very encouraging reading :)

[kathy88]

Glitter on floor after Santorum got bombed in Blaine. He shook it off.

[KramerDSP]

I think blogger "Dan" just set someone up to address the "all but foreign policy" argument. I took it and ran. If Dan is on these forums, fess up :)

:D

[kathy88]

;)
:D

[kathy88]

"It's officially standing room only for the SD36 caucus in Lakeville as people are pouring out of the auditorium. Start delayed because of the crowd, and the need for a microphone."

[kathy88]

Comment From TheSkunk
Would someone please ask Rick Santorum "Who would Jesus bomb?"

[kathy88]

Damn. Sorry Dan. *Removing foot from mouth.* Think I saved it, though :)

[kathy88]

Okay, who's the skunk?

[kathy88]

Comment From Sal
Ron Paul is #Winning

[kathy88]

Former Minnetonka Beach City Councilman and current Wayzata resident backs Mitt Romney; Caucus' youngest participant speaks on behalf of Ron Paul


YEAH for the youth!

[socal]

3 live streams for MN caucuses on right now,

http://live.cnn.com/
Speaker said a presidential candidate is going to speak here, must be RP ? Huge crowd.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/cvplive/cvpstream1

yep, Dr. Paul Maple Grove, MN

[kathy88]

Comment From Sal
Just got to Northfield High. Loaded with Ron Paul supporters, Tshirts, Buttons, Stickers, Signs. Easily 100.

[RPit]

Comment From Sal
Just got to Northfield High. Loaded with Ron Paul supporters, Tshirts, Buttons, Stickers, Signs. Easily 100.

NICE!!!! I like to hear that more ;)

[KramerDSP]

Comment From Sal
Just got to Northfield High. Loaded with Ron Paul supporters, Tshirts, Buttons, Stickers, Signs. Easily 100.

[Austrian Econ Disciple]

If Ron wins MN tonight I might take a drive tonight blaring some of the fine Ron Paul music that the grassroots have produced. Come on...we can do it!

[moonshine5757]

which stream is more RP friendly?

[socal]

Speaker said a presidential candidate is going to speak here, must be RP ? Huge crowd.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/cvplive/cvpstream1

yep, Dr. Paul Maple Grove, MN
Above stream link suspended for now, one below said Dr. Paul will speak after supporters for other candidates speak.

http://www.rentadrone.tv/cnn-live-stream/

[kathy88]

Minnesota Patch: First caucus report: Seven for Santorum, six for Paul, one each for Gingrich and Romney.

[Jtorsella]

and we've won some precincts.

[Liberty74]

Comment From LMusta
entrance poll has Paul 30% Santorum 28% http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5LdVRQq5k8

FAKE FAKE FAKE

[kathy88]

James Sanna: 4 for Gingrigh, 12 for Paul, 4 for , & 14 for Romney

[kathy88]

Comment From David
Ron Paul is about to come on. He is back stage. He's about to rip this auditorium apart!

[kathy88]

FAKE FAKE FAKE

Yep. Settled 30 threads ago.

[Jtorsella]

James Sanna: 4 for Gingrigh, 12 for Paul, 4 for , & 14 for Romney
Definitely good enough for me.

[kathy88]

Hopkins Patch: Good debate over Paul's foreign policy. Some like his wish to pull back. Others think it's unrealistic.

[kathy88]

MendotaHtsPatch: MH-3 goes 9 for Paul, 5 for Santorum, 4 for Romney, 2 for Gingrich. 20 total. Some grumbles ensue.

[kathy88]

Lake Minnetonka Patch: Observers "not required" but caucus chair Alex Plechash says "we want to make everything as transparent as possible." one rep from each camp volunteers

[KramerDSP]

Burnsville Patch: Rich Kish in Burnsville, told the crowd he was "tired of big name candidates being shoved down our throats." Kish criticized Romney roundly as a "Democrat lite." "At some point we must stand up against this or the Republican Party is going to lose its values and is going the way of the Whigs."

[kathy88]

Minnesota Patch: Six of the 4.137 caucuses reporting: 41 votes for Santorum, 24 for Paul, 13 for Romney and seven for Gingrich. It's early, of course, but one poll did indicate Santorum was leading in this state.

[kathy88]

Edina Patch: Edina's 5th precinct: 11 for Santorum, 10 for Romney, 6 for Gingrich and 4 for Paul. Interesting.

[Badger Paul]

For Paul to win he has to win big in the metro areas of the state.

[kathy88]

St. Louis Park Patch: 10 interested in being delegates here after hearing a "job description."

[kathy88]

Fridley Patch: Paper ballots--it's a state statute. No voice votes.

[WD-NY]

come on Ron... talk gruff - inspire them to support you.

[kathy88]

Oakdale Patch: Results from Oakdale Precinct 4, Santorum 13, Paul 12, Gingrich 4, Romney 2.

[socal]

He's speaking now

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/cvplive/cvpstream1

[kathy88]

WoodburyPatch: Romney, Newt readers get no pre-speech applause in Woodbury. Ron Paul speaker gets a cheer.

[kathy88]

Lake Minnetonka Patch: Mitt Romney, 34 votes; Rick Santorum 26; Newt Gingrich 8; Ron Paul, 1

[Havax]

Sucks that Santorum is going to win Minnesota.

[Liberty74]

Right on. Get those SOBs. :p

[kathy88]

Lake Minnetonka Patch: Rachael Pollard, a 26-year-old waitress, cast lone vote for Ron Paul in Wayzata

[kathy88]

MendotaHtsPatch: MH-1 goes 23 Santorum, 8 Romney, 7 Paul, 3 Gingrich

[kathy88]

MapleGrovePatch: Ron Paul is speaking to cheers and applause at Maple Grove Junior High School. He wants to audit the Fed, stand up for Civil Liberties. Says the Patriot Act should just have been called the "Repeal the Fourth Amendment Act."

7:36
Minnesota Patch: Santorum has big lead, but it's still very early, with less than 1 percent of the vote counted. So far: Santorum has 126 votes, Paul has 63, Rommey has 43 and Gingrich has 30.

[kathy88]

Fridley Patch: Applause-o-Meter results in Fridley 50A (17 precincts). Gingrich: Quiet. Romney: Hearty. Paul: Raucous. Santorum: Bedlam.

[kathy88]

St. Louis Park Patch: Santorum has won two of four precincts here in Ward 3. Other precincts not in yet.

[kathy88]

Comment From MG Patch Fan
"Wealth not created out of a printing press, it is created by hard work and savings." Ron Paul in Maple Grove

[RPit]

If Santorum wins both MO and MN, we have a serious problem.

[kathy88]

Comment From Ralph
Ron Paul cut off as soon as he mentions NDAA on CNN. Typical.

[kathy88]

Comment From TheSkunk
Quick someobody get this to Hopkins Patch: "Criticizing Ron Paul for not passing bills in Congress is like criticizing a nun in a whore house for not turning tricks. He was there to stop the "whoring," not become one!" ~ Blake Buffington

[Savvy Jack]

ROCHESTER looking good so far!!!!!!!!!!!

[kathy88]

Need a smoke. BRB. :o

[tbone717]

On the google results page it says for Lac Qui Parle County - "this county does not report results" Does anyone know what this means?

[kathy88]

MinnetonkaPatch: We have results! And it's Santorum here. Minnetonka Precinct 4E votes Santorum, 23; Ron Paul, 11; Romney, 5; Gingrich, 4. One write in Can: with one vote.

[libertybrewcity]

Ron Paul winning Olmstead County! 80 RP 75 Santa

[kathy88]

Burnsville Patch: Ballots counted so far in Burnsville SD40! Front runner is Santorum, with 27 votes, Romney 23, Paul 24, and Gingrich 11.

[kathy88]

St. Michael Patch: From Albertville: Santorum 37, Paul 16, Romney 9, Gingrich 2

[Adrock]

On the google results page it says for Lac Qui Parle County - "this county does not report results" Does anyone know what this means?

Is it so desolate it has no one that caucuses?

[kathy88]

Richfield Patch: Precinct 6 in Richfield goes: Gingrich – 3; Paul – 21; Romney – 14; Santorum - 33

[kathy88]

James Sanna: Overheard across the room Ron Paul supporters seeming like they're trying to organize a plan to get their delegates elected.

[majinkoola]

Ron didn't do that well in 08 in the 3 counties they are reporting from thus far, so being where he is at is a good sign.

[kathy88]

St. Louis Park Patch: Delegate candidate Justin Campbell: "There is a movement in this party." Says it will get stronger as national debt grows.

[MozoVote]

If Santorum wins both MO and MN, we have a serious problem.Nah. Romney has a bigger problem. The media has been spinning him as the "inevitable" nominee again. A double punch from Santorum wil upend the narrative like Gingrich's win in SC did.

[Ronulus]

What the hell is with all these santorum votes? Where do they come from?

[trey4sports]

Nah. Romney has a bigger problem. The media has been spinning him as the "inevitable" nominee again. A double punch from Santorum wil upend the narrative like Gingrich's win in SC did.

sorry, but dude is right. Santorum will get the bump WE wanted. Nevermind Mitt's problems.

[RDM]

Showed Stillwater precinct. Place was half empty.

[tbone717]

Is it so desolate it has no one that caucuses?

I wouldn't think so, I googled it and the population is around 7000

[kathy88]

Minnesota GOP Caucus (1% reporting)

1.
Rick Santorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
126
2.
Ron Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
63
3.
Mitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
43
4.
Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30

[kathy88]

PlymouthMNPatch: Newt 2, Paul 5, 11 each for Santorum & Romney--for just precinct 24 in Plymouth, is this an indicator for the rest of this district? Overall results TBA.

[sailingaway]

I don't like this trickle in crap. They can announce whatever order they want. I may just check back in an hour or so to see where we are.

[jumpyg1258]

I am now understanding how Bachmann got elected in Minnesota, apparently they love their hate mongers there from the early results I have seen. So far Santorum is leading at 45%.

[devil21]

I wouldn't think so, I googled it and the population is around 7000

The designated county to be used to fudge the numbers if necessary?

[tbone717]

What the hell is with all these santorum votes? Where do they come from?

He put a lot of money and effort into the state. Someone eariler today said he saw commercials for him during Fox News prime time stuff

[kathy88]

samarapostuma: St. Michael East Precinct GOP caucus results: Gingrich 8, Romney 16, Paul 23, Santorum 54 @StMichaelPatch [via Twitter]

[kathy88]

Comment From Strong Brew
I hear that Gingrich has just said on CNN that he's "won" 15 out of 17 debates, tied one, and probably lost one. He really fancies his debating skills.

[Ronulus]

He put a lot of money and effort into the state. Someone eariler today said he saw commercials for him during Fox News prime time stuff

He has less money than we do. What's going on campaign?

[tbone717]

I don't like this trickle in crap. They can announce whatever order they want. I may just check back in an hour or so to see where we are.

But this is the fun part --- it's like watching all nine innings of a ball game versus reading the results in the paper the next morning.

[MozoVote]

I am now understanding how Bachmann got elected in Minnesota, apparently they love their hate mongers there from the early results I have seen. So far Santorum is leading at 45%.Rural MN was settled by Germans and Scandanavians, it's very Lutheran/Conservative. Santorum is Catholic, but I suppose "he'll do".

[cdw]

This is really sickening to see Santorum winning so many prescients already. That scumbag.

[JoshS]

Here we go again.

[tbone717]

He has less money than we do. What's going on campaign?

Yeah I'm shaking my head with that too. The conserving cash for the 50 state campaign is meaningless if we are a month from now without a win. No one will care anymore by then

[kathy88]

Lakeville Patch: Lakeville Precinct 14 results: Gingrich 8 votes, Paul 19, Romney 22, and the winner Santorum gets 33. Lakeville's total still to come.

[amonasro]

Ugh. Looks like a Santorum win.

[Kords21]

"Purple Santorum down the states" yuck

[JoshS]

Fucking Rick Santorum.

There are people out there voting for Rick Santorum. Dear Lord, country.

[libertybrewcity]

Is it so desolate it has no one that caucuses?

They might be so small that they throw their votes into another county.

[libertybrewcity]

Fucking Rick Santorum.

There are people out there voting for Rick Santorum. Dear Lord, country.

I don't think I could live with myself. I would feel so...sticky.

[kathy88]

samarapostuma: St. Michael B1A precinct GOP caucus results : Romney 5, Gingrich 6, Paul 12, Santorum 32 @StMichaelPatch Pretty consistent votes around STMA [via Twitter]

[kathy88]

Richfield Patch: Santorum is leading with Paul in second in Richfield ...

[kathy88]

Richfield Patch: Caucus Chair Craig Marston on Santorum's lead in Richfield: "I am really surprised."

[MozoVote]

Well I would think Romney will do better in Minneapolis/StPaul which is where most of the votes are. It's way too early to assume anything. I will wait for it to get up to around 40% precincts before setting expectations.

[JoshS]

How is he leading? Is there seriously a state full of people enchanted by Santorum?

LOL wtf

[kathy88]

Minnesota GOP Caucus (2.13% reporting)

1.
Rick Santorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
458
2.
Ron Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
202
3.
Mitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
136
4.
Newt Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
133

[tbone717]

Fucking Rick Santorum.

There are people out there voting for Rick Santorum. Dear Lord, country.

It's all about viability. Many of us have been saying this. Santorum has won before, Paul has not. He is still an unproven commodity and there are a lot of people that will not vote for a candidate if he has not shown he has the ability to win. While it may be a silly reason, it's the reality of the situation. It's also the reason most Bachmann, Perry and Huntsman are out of it. It is so hard to get people to vote for you when you haven't proven yourself.

[Kords21]

Not that MO really mattes, but damn, Santorum just jumped up to a huge lead WTF America?

[kathy88]

James Sanna: And the votes are in for southwest Minneapolis' Ward 13, precinct 5 delegates: six for Paul and one for Romney. Two Romney supporters are tied for first delegate.

[kathy88]

St. Louis Park Patch: Santorum appears to have won Ward 3. We'll get results from rest of SLP soon.

[tbone717]

They might be so small that they throw their votes into another county.

That's what I am thinking. It is likely their population center borders another county so they just vote there.

Looking at a map that appears to be the case. Their biggest town is right on the border of the county to the north of them

[TheOnlyJustCause4505]

To be fair to those of us in MO, Santorum is the only one who campaigned here for this useless primary. Newt isnt on the ballot. But, I am disappointed with the results here so far.

[kathy88]

Richfield Patch: So ... looks like I may not have totals until late tonight or tomorrow. Marston said he couldn't share them until they were turned in. ??

HERE WE GO AGAIN

[Gravik]

If Frothy wins...I don't even....

[kathy88]

Apple Valley Patch: Apple Valley precinct 4 is close -- 12 Santorum, 10 Paul, 9 Gingrich, 7 Romney

[devil21]

Richfield Patch: So ... looks like I may not have totals until late tonight or tomorrow. Marston said he couldn't share them until they were turned in. ??

HERE WE GO AGAIN

Yeah the room shown on CNN just said the same thing. They aren't counting the votes where they were cast. They're moving the vote envelope to another room for counting. Here we go again indeed.

[Gravik]

WHy on earth is Santorum polling so well? Wtf?

[kathy88]

James Sanna: Looks like Ron Paul is leading here in Sw Mpls Ward 13.

[kathy88]

Lake Minnetonka Patch: Over 40 precincts are caucusing at Orono High School. Some results are in but being kept from pesky Patch editor by pair of H.S. girls.



HAHAHAHA

[JoshS]

To be fair to those of us in MO, Santorum is the only one who campaigned here for this useless primary. Newt isnt on the ballot. But, I am disappointed with the results here so far.

But it does matter. Maybe if Ron campaigned there and spent some money we'd have a win to propel us.

[kathy88]

Richfield Patch: Platform favorites: Abortion and immigration.



Yeah, immigration. Those damn Canadians swimming across the border into Minnesota.

[wgadget]

Comment From Strong Brew
I hear that Gingrich has just said on CNN that he's "won" 15 out of 17 debates, tied one, and probably lost one. He really fancies his debating skills.

Gingrich is a narcissist.

[kathy88]

Shakopee Patch: If one shakopee precinct is any indication of the rest Ron Paul may win here by a landslide

8:12
Lake Minnetonka Patch: RESULTS from Orono District 4: Santorum, 18; Romney, 12; Ron Paul, 11; Newt Gingrich 8

[wgadget]

But it does matter. Maybe if Ron campaigned there and spent some money we'd have a win to propel us.

Santorum still has MONEY?!?!

[kathy88]

Minnesota GOP Caucus (3.05% reporting)

1.
Rick Santorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
699 4.
Newt Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
190
2.
Ron Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
352 5.
Write In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
3.
Mitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
256

[kathy88]

This is fun! Thanks for everyone checking the thread from time to time.

[MsDoodahs]

Kathy, I'm posting as "true conservative" there.

Just so you know.

ALso did you notice Richfield Patch saying results may not be in until TOMORROW? WTF?

[kathy88]

Danielle Cabot, Editor: I stopped in to the Lilydale precinct, where resolutions were well underway. I heard one to repeal individual mandate in affordable health care act, and one to remove the definition of marriage from the platform. That provoked another to promote civil unions as an option instead of removing definition of marriage, if I interpreted that correctly. It's a feisty bunch.

[kathy88]

St. Louis Park Patch: Totals in Ward 3: Santorum 51, Romney 30, Paul 28, Gingrich 11. No other SLP wards in. We did it turbo mode here.

[kathy88]

Minnesota Patch: In Missouri, meanwhile, CNN reports that with 11 percent of the vote in, Santorum has 51 percent of the vote, Romney 28 percent, Paul 12 percent. Gingrich not on that state's ballot, but 5 percent uncommitted.


That's total bullshit!

[kathy88]

RosevillePatch : Straw ballot underway at Precinct 9 and tally is 3 for Gingrich, 5 for Romney 12 each for Paul and Santorum.

[Paulistinian]

Friend in Minnesota: my precinct 28 votes, 21 Paul 5 Romney 2 Gingrich.

[JoshS]

Santorum still has MONEY?!?!

He will now that he's winning states. Money comes with winning. Something the campaign should take to heart.

[kathy88]

Lake Minnetonka Patch: Results from Orono Precinct 1: Rick Santorum, 18; Mitt Romney, 17; Ron Paul 9; Newt Gingrich, 2

[kathy88]

Zac Farber: Senate District 52 results: Rick Santorum, 22; Ron Paul, 15; Mitt Romney, 7; Newt Gingrich, 4.

8:18
Shakopee Patch: We have 14 precincts. So far Santorum wins two while Paul has one

[KingNothing]

"DavidHenke: Commencing the voting. Some of the ballots don't have Mitt Romney's name on them."



I don't even want to imagine the voter fraud charges that would be thrown around if that happened to Paul.

[kathy88]

Comment From TrueConservative
@ Minnesota Patch - CNN was caught by some Ron Paul supporters adding votes for Bachman, Perry, Cain to the "uncommitted" total earlier. Don't know if CNN has corrected this "error" yet or not. The MO Secy of State site has the correct numbers - different from what CNN is broadcasting.

[Bruno]

He will now that he's winning states. Money comes with winning. Something the campaign should take to heart.

:rolleyes:

[SovereignMN]

In state senate district 56b nobody in a crowd of several hundred spoke for santorum. We are about to vote in our own precinct.

[kathy88]

James Sanna: Jonathan Ousley of SW Mpls says he's attracted to the "honesty, integrity, and consistency of Ron Paul."

[ross11988]

Friend in Minnesota: my precinct 28 votes, 21 Paul 5 Romney 2 Gingrich.

None for Frothy?

[MsDoodahs]

Minnesota Patch: In Missouri, meanwhile, CNN reports that with 11 percent of the vote in, Santorum has 51 percent of the vote, Romney 28 percent, Paul 12 percent. Gingrich not on that state's ballot, but 5 percent uncommitted.


That's total bullshit!

I responded on that, Kathy.

[kathy88]

Minnesota GOP Caucus (3.89% reporting)

1.
Rick Santorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1013 4.
Newt Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
280
2.
Ron Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
528 5.
Write In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
3.
Mitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
415

[kathy88]

Kathy, I'm posting as "true conservative" there.

Just so you know.

ALso did you notice Richfield Patch saying results may not be in until TOMORROW? WTF?

hahaha I've been enjoying your posts :) Should have known. I know, other weird stuff too. This is insane. Sounds like CNN got busted with some dirty tricks!

[Gravik]

Minnesota GOP Caucus (3.89% reporting)

1.
Rick Santorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1013 4.
Newt Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
280
2.
Ron Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
528 5.
Write In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
3.
Mitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
415

I'm gonna rage if Frothy keeps that sort of lead...

[Savvy Jack]

I think I have just about had enough of this $@%#&*()

[kathy88]

Comment From chris
Did anyone catch this one on CNN???? They were counting the ballots, second one from the right was for Santorum and third was Ron Paul. After few seconds of sorting the ballots and , one old guy started putting ballots on the Santorum stack without reading the vote when his colleague whispered: Watch out the camera, watch out the camera!!!! The hilarious thing was that the moderator turned to two of the ladies and asked: No irregularities so far, he he he

[devil21]

That was strange. Did anyone else just see that on CNN? Romney won a precinct with 15 votes (beating Ron and Rick at 12) yet they asked for a show of hands of who voted for Romney and no one in the room raised their hands???????

[kathy88]

Minnesota Patch: As we near 4 percent of the vote count, Santorum margin of victory gets smaller, but still almost double those of Paul, in second place. Romney and Gingrich both far behind Santorum and Paul.

[kathy88]

MendotaHtsPatch: 39A results for Republican presidential candidate: Santorum 133, Romney 73, Paul 67, Gingrich 1, Huntsman 1, Undecided 1

[Paulistinian]

None for Frothy?He said where he lives is the west hollywood of minneapolois lol.

[kathy88]

Comment From Kevin
What the hell is with the voter fraud caught on CNN.

8:24
Comment From TrueConservative
@ Chris - seriously? Fraud caught live by CNN cameras? That will be one HOT youtube video!

[RDM]

Comment From chris
Did anyone catch this one on CNN???? They were counting the ballots, second one from the right was for Santorum and third was Ron Paul. After few seconds of sorting the ballots and , one old guy started putting ballots on the Santorum stack without reading the vote when his colleague whispered: Watch out the camera, watch out the camera!!!! The hilarious thing was that the moderator turned to two of the ladies and asked: No irregularities so far, he he he

I did, but I didn't catch what was going on. But I heard the watch the camera.

[pauliticalfan]

Yeah, the man who passed Universal Healthcare in Massachusetts will "especially turn around Obamacare." Watching some of these voters on CNN is seriously pathetic.

[MsDoodahs]

I did, but I didn't catch what was going on. But I heard the watch the camera.

That has to be up on youtube asap!

What a sham voting has become in the GOP.

It's sad....

[Gravik]

Damnit. Romney is catching up and Frothy is still pulling a 20% lead. WTF?

[kathy88]

DavidHenke: Precinct 7 Results: Santorum 24, Romney 19, Ron Paul 12, Newt 6, Cain 1, undecided 1.

[Kords21]

I wouldn't be surprised to see a late Romney surge and Paul gets pushed down to third in MN.

[kathy88]

Northfield Patch: Here are the totals from District 25B, which includes Northfield, Dundas, Dennison and Nerstrand, as well as several townships: Santorum 87, Romney 56, Paul 48, Gingrich 20. A very orderly meeting here.

8:28
Lake Minnetonka Patch: Results from Orono Precinct 2: Newt Gingrich, 9; Mitt Romney, 8; Ron Paul and Rick Santorum each with four

[kathy88]

samarapostuma: Pretty consistent with STMA GOP caucus @stmichaelpatch RT @keull #sd32 MG 20 Santorum 27 Romney 18 Paul 14. Gingrich 7 [via Twitt

[tbone717]

It's still early here. We were told since SC that the four caucuses were where all the money and time was going to be spent. Let's see if they can deliver on this or not. Perosnally, if we don't win tonight I need to step back and take a break from all this. Way too much time out of my day

[kathy88]

The numbers on the live feed are very different from CNN

[pauliticalfan]

Now up to 26% in Minnesota.

[kathy88]

Minnesota GOP Caucus (4.79% reporting)

1.
Rick Santorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1253 4.
Newt Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
393
2.
Ron Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
763 5.
Write In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
3.
Mitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
557

[SovereignMN]

Woodbury P1. In 2008...romney 19, mccain 17, huckabee 14, Paul 9......

This year...santorum 19, Paul 8, romney 5, Gingrich 3, and 1 write in for Pawlenty.

[Ronulus]

It's still early here. We were told since SC that the four caucuses were where all the money and time was going to be spent. Let's see if they can deliver on this or not. Perosnally, if we don't win tonight I need to step back and take a break from all this. Way too much time out of my day

Same. Doesn't look like enough time and money was spent. That or the media boosting santorum? If the media has that much power though we are screwed regardless.

[pauliticalfan]

Now up to 27% in Minnesota.

[kathy88]

Minnesota Patch: With more than 5 percent of the ballots counted, Ron Paul's second place showing is getting stronger; he now has about 26 percent of the votes. But Santorum still has 42.58 percent.

CNN is using exit or entrance polls. I hope they are DEAD WRONG so they look like the assclowns they are.

[KramerDSP]

Wow! Now that you guys mention it, I caught something too. I can't hear the dialogue, but body language is where I am really good at. When the camera pans back to the vote counters, there's another older guy blocking the view, and he looks very suspicious. The two guys counting votes seemed a bit panicky when the cameras were on them. Let's get this clip, prove it, go viral.

[tbone717]

Same. Doesn't look like enough time and money was spent. That or the media boosting santorum? If the media has that much power though we are screwed regardless.

I didn't see a big boost with the media honestly. I think it is part viability and part campaigning on his part that is doing this for him tonight. I just know that I am tiring of pouring over poll crosstabs, making calls, etc. It is hard to keep up the energy when all my past experience (25 years of this) is saying that we need to get a win tonight or it will be 10 times harder to do so in MI & AZ, and 20 times harder on Super Tuesday.

[kathy88]

Shakopee Patch: Paul 2 and Santorum 2 so far. Although there are 12 precincts meeting in shakopee there are 38 total who will be calling in their results to shakopee.

[kathy88]

Anna Schier (Inver Grove): Totals are in for HD 39B: Santorum-132, Paul-96, Romney-54, Gingrich-30, other-1

[kathy88]

Fridley Patch: Fridley precinct 3-2 straw poll: Huntsman 1, Gingrich 3, Romney 7, Paul 9, Santorum 23.

[Agorism]

Why we doing so much better in Minnesota compared to Missouri?

[kathy88]

Golden Valley Patch: Ron Paul supporters slooowly starting to trickle in to the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley.

[Gravik]

Minnesota Caucus
February 7, 2012
6.8% reporting (283/4137)
This page updates automatically
Cycle Candidates


All Candidates


Santorum

43.0%

1,989


Paul

26.9%

1,243


Romney

17.7%

818


Gingrich

12.2%

564

[kathy88]

James Sanna: "Caucus to our advantage bc the most passionate show up. Most ppl don't even want the caucus system anymore," says Southwest Minneapolis resident Judy Shea, a Ron Paul supporter. She and her son-in-law Chad Weigelt turned out along with many other Sw Mpls Ward 13 Paul supporters. Well-organized, they seem to have swept the selection of delegates. Kris Broberg, former city council candidate and Paul supporter, told me that while the straw poll-which Paul also seems to have won here-is important in picking "who wins," it's the delegates that really count in getting support for Paul at the congressional district and national conventions.

[kathy88]

Which GOP candidate do you prefer? Vote Now

Mitt Romney ( 5% )
Rick Santorum ( 6% )
Newt Gingrich ( 2% )
Ron Paul ( 86% )

[kathy88]

Minnesota GOP Caucus (8.75% reporting)

1.
Rick Santorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2,609 4.
Newt Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
701
2.
Ron Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,567 5.
Write In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
3.
Mitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,034

[1836]

Winning the twin cities...

Much more to come, folks. This ain't over.

[sailingaway]

Why we doing so much better in Minnesota compared to Missouri?

No one but Santorum campaigned in Missouri, it is PURELY a straw poll there, they don't even start the delegate selection process after the straw vote as they did in Iowa, and are doing in CO and MN. The caucuses in Missouri for that are in March and it is a completely different GOTV. Santorum threw money and time at Missouri before Gingrich did worse and started shedding votes. Ron went to Maine, but that has real delegate selection effect if you stay after the straw poll and participate. Missouri has nothing. Gingrich isn't even on the ballot but WILL be at the caucus.

But also, the south is more socially conservative in the 'control others' way than the north is.

[kathy88]

Oakdale Patch: Minnesota House District 55B straw poll results: 115 for Ron Paul, 11 for Rick Santorum, 42 for Mitt Romney, 22 for Newt Gingrich


More like it :)

[tbone717]

Why we doing so much better in Minnesota compared to Missouri?

MO is a beauty contest tonight. No delegates - they caucus in March I believe. The only one that spent any money on it was Santorum. It may turn out though to be a wise decision on his part if it buys him momentum

[kathy88]

Hopkins Patch: Hopkins results: Gingrich - 22 Paul - 53 Romney - 24 Santorum - 55

[ravedown]

crap- if romney catches ron and takes 2nd- im gonna be pretty pissed...unacceptable.

[kathy88]

Minnesota GOP Caucus (11.82% reporting)

1.
Rick Santorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3,158 4.
Newt Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
868
2.
Ron Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,906 5.
Write In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16
3.
Mitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,259

[SamuraisWisdom]

Oakdale Patch: Minnesota House District 55B straw poll results: 115 for Ron Paul, 11 for Rick Santorum, 42 for Mitt Romney, 22 for Newt Gingrich


More like it :)

Wow! What was done there so differently than everywhere else??

[Kords21]

Look on the bright side, with Santorum doing this well he'll invite a lot of attention to himself. He's about to get vetted in ways he hasn't been so far. To paraphrase Carville "The Rick Santorum you know today will not be the Santorum you know in 10 days".

[AlienLanes82]

Wow! What was done there so differently than everywhere else??

I'll take a guess that it's a college town.

[kathy88]

Minnesota Patch: It's a big night for Rick Santorum, who now leads in Colorado, as well. He has half the ballots counted, though the counting is just getting under way in that state.


Americans are getting dumber by the second.

[kathy88]

MapleGrovePatch: State Sen. Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove) reflects on turnout at the Maple Grove caucus:

"Quite a momentous night. The community really comes out on presidential years. Who'd have ever thought that Ron Paul would be here?"

He thought Paul would show strong because of his appearance. "When a candidate shows up, people will turn out," he said. "The people really seemed united."

Limmer said this is one of the best turnouts he's ever seen for a caucus.

"The first time I caucused here it was at the fire station across the street. We met in the upstairs of the fire station. All of us." He laughed and looked around the room. "This was just a corn field."

[thesnake742]

I just got back from my caucus. One of the university of minnesota precincts. I was elected as a delegate! All others from my precinct were RP supporters too.
Straw poll:
RP: 31
Grinch: 2
Romney: 1
Santorum: 1

[kathy88]

Minnesota GOP Caucus (13.29% reporting)

1.
Rick Santorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3,383 4.
Newt Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
942
2.
Ron Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2,076 5.
Write In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
3.
Mitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,350

[libertybrewcity]

MendotaHtsPatch: MH-3 goes 9 for Paul, 5 for Santorum, 4 for Romney, 2 for Gingrich. 20 total. Some grumbles ensue.

money in the bank.

[kathy88]

I just got back from my caucus. One of the university of minnesota precincts. I was elected as a delegate! All others from my precinct were RP supporters too.
Straw poll:
RP: 31
Grinch: 2
Romney: 1
Santorum: 1

Haven't seen that one posted on the blog yet. I'll watch for it. Congrats!

[camp_steveo]

above 27% again

[libertybrewcity]

I might throw up if Santorum wins three states tonight.

[nyrgoal99]

I just got back from my caucus. One of the university of minnesota precincts. I was elected as a delegate! All others from my precinct were RP supporters too.
Straw poll:
RP: 31
Grinch: 2
Romney: 1
Santorum: 1

Thats what we need up there

[Paulistinian]

I just got back from my caucus. One of the university of minnesota precincts. I was elected as a delegate! All others from my precinct were RP supporters too.
Straw poll:
RP: 31
Grinch: 2
Romney: 1
Santorum: 1My friend caucused in a UMinn district and it was Paul heavy. 0 votes for Santorum.

[HOLLYWOOD]

Minnesota Patch: It's a big night for Rick Santorum, who now leads in Colorado, as well. He has half the ballots counted, though the counting is just getting under way in that state.


Americans are getting dumber by the second.and Older... Ron will get his standard 4-5% on the 50-64 elders and the 3% for the 65+ crowd. Lake Jackson, you have a huge problem with the largest percentile voting groups.

[kathy88]

I might throw up if Santorum wins three states tonight.

As a Pennsylvanian, it's very hard for me to watch him. We HATED him as Governor and got rid of him. I truly never thought I'd have to look at his gopher-like visage again.

[libertybrewcity]

Hopkins Patch: Hopkins results: Gingrich - 22 Paul - 53 Romney - 24 Santorum - 55


good stuff. As long as we are near Santorum or higher Ill take it!!! WOO This could be our night.

[ohgodno]

Guess this proves - 'merika really is THAT fucked up… Santorum?!

We have the organization - the passion - the money. But not the votes.

Two wolves and a sheep they say…

[2young2vote]

Ron is doing surprisingly well in MN. I though he was polling last place? I suppose I shouldn't jump to conclusions with only 13% reporting.

[kathy88]

Minnesota Patch: As count rolls in, Ron Paul's percentage climbs steadily upward. He's now at 27.48 percent of the votes. But he's still nowhere close to Rick Santorum's 43.13 percent.


Climbs steadily upward :)

[kathy88]

1.
Rick Santorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3,551 4.
Newt Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
972
2.
Ron Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2,263 5.
Write In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26
3.
Mitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,422

[GraspingForPeace]

Ron is doing surprisingly well in MN. I though he was polling last place? I suppose I shouldn't jump to conclusions with only 13% reporting.

Second place was essentially statistically tied between Paul, Romney, and Gingrich in the polls.

[kathy88]

Fridley Patch: About 100 people are hanging out in the Fridley High auditorium, chatting and waiting for results from all 17 House District 50A precincts to be tallied and announced.

[lucent]

Going up.


Minnesota Patch:
Romney holding steady at about 17 percent, Gingrich at about 12 percent.

Minnesota Patch:
As count rolls in, Ron Paul's percentage climbs steadily upward. He's now at 27.48 percent of the votes. But he's still nowhere close to Rick Santorum's 43.13 percent.

[Paulistinian]

We seem to be stuck at 1300 votes difference..

[Agorism]

What website has minnesota official count that is most up to date?

[RDM]

As a Pennsylvanian, it's very hard for me to watch him. We HATED him as Governor and got rid of him. I truly never thought I'd have to look at his gopher-like visage again.

I'm with you on this one. Never thought this corrupt POS would ever get this far.

[ross11988]

As a Pennsylvanian, it's very hard for me to watch him. We HATED him as Governor and got rid of him. I truly never thought I'd have to look at his gopher-like visage again.

Santorum was Governor? Are you sure your a Pennsylvanian?

[kathy88]

Santorum was Governor? Are you sure your a Pennsylvanian?

HAHAHA. Senator :) I'm getting so sleepy.

[RDM]

Santorum was Governor? Are you sure your a Pennsylvanian?

No, he was a Senator in my area.

[kathy88]

Minnesota GOP Caucus (15.49% reporting)

1.
Rick Santorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4,034 4.
Newt Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,105
2.
Ron Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2,582 5.
Write In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36
3.
Mitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,648

[libertybrewcity]

If I learned anything tonight, it's that Minnesota wins the gold medal for weirdest and coolest county names..Blue Earth County...Yellow Medicine County...Otter Tail County

[libertybrewcity]

Ron Paul takes the lead in Ramsey County!

[ross11988]

What website has minnesota official count that is most up to date?

http://caucusresults.sos.state.mn.us/ElecRsltsCaucus.asp?M=PTY&PtyCd=R

[carterm]

43
27

18&

[lucent]

1. Rick Santorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,608
2. Ron Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,918
3. Mitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,879
4. Newt Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,267
5. Write In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

[RonPaulMyPresident]

Ok why is Santorum leading the polls. Are people of Minnesota that bloodthirsty?

[kathy88]

Shakopee Patch: In shakopee, results coming momentarily. Prior Lake goes Santorum

9:04
Golden Valley Patch: Ron Paul expected to speak around 9:30.

[kathy88]

Ok why is Santorum leading the polls. Are people of Minnesota that bloodthirsty?

Apparently.

[MozoVote]

Just a few nights ago, people were cringing and hoping that Ron could squeak over 20% in Nevada. He's getting well into the 20s in MN which is nice to see for a change.

[lucent]

1. Rick Santorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,927
2. Ron Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,180
3. Mitt Romney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,030
4. Newt Gingrich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,368
5. Write In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

[69360]

Did anyone just see that CNN is predicting RP to win ME and WA?

[kathy88]

21.3%

NEWT GINGRICH 1520 11.79
RON PAUL 3456 26.80
MITT ROMNEY 2257 17.50
RICK SANTORUM 5619 43.58
WRITE-IN 42 00.33

[pauliticalfan]

We need to get Santorum voters to vote for us in Virginia!

[kathy88]

Did anyone just see that CNN is predicting RP to win ME and WA?

Quick. Look busy. Jesus is coming!

[TruePatriot44]

Pennington County results look fraudulent.

144 people in one precinct? Whole county only has 14k people. That would be like 5.6k people going to convention.

[slamhead]

I'm with you on this one. Never thought this corrupt POS would ever get this far.

Don't worry the MSM is going to knock him down now to protect Mittens. Now Romney and Gingrich are going to beat up Rick now. Both Romney and Gingrich have such big egos they will stay in until the end. I am seeing the likelihood of a brokered convention even more. Keep in mind Missouri is only a straw poll. Lets get the people out for the caucus and pick up the delegates.

[kathy88]

Shakopee Patch: In Shakopee winner is Santorum 125 Ron Paul 89 Romney 52 Gingrich 32

9:11
Minnesota Patch: More than a fifth of the count is in, and the percentages haven't changed much since the start. Santorum has almost 44 percent of the vote, Paul almost 27 percent. Romney has 17.49 percent and Gingrich 11.80 percent. There are 42 write-in votes.

[sailingaway]

Guys, I hate to say it, but this is good. I WANTED to win Minnesota, but seeing the polls, even overperforming, that would have been a real upset even in my own mind. If we are a solid second it will unfortunately be Santorum Central, but not in Maine, not ever, and that comes next. Remember that Ron was pegged third or fourth going into this.

[kathy88]

Hopkins Patch: Santorum Edges Out Paul for Hopkins Vote http://hopkins.patch.com/articles/santorum-edges-out-paul-for-hopkins-vote

[tbone717]

Pennington County results look fraudulent.

144 people in one precinct? Whole county only has 14k people. That would be like 5.6k people going to convention.

Thief River Falls is the county seat, and has 8000 people. It is very possible that 144 people caucused there.

[kathy88]

DavidHenke: Results from District 38: Santorum 319, Romney 204, Paul 193, Gingrich 68.

9:14
St. Louis Park Patch: St. Louis Park P-17: Ron Paul 8, Santorum 3, Romney 1

[Agorism]

lol we almost won the Missouri caucus last time.

Santorum could win the primary, and we could take the delegates. Would anger him but o well.

[kathy88]

Golden Valley Patch: @Betsy - Ron Paul is holding a Minnesota Caucus Party at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley. We'll be streaming his speech live when he takes the stage.

[kathy88]

27.31%

NEWT GINGRICH 1727 11.36
RON PAUL 4039 26.56
MITT ROMNEY 2588 17.02
RICK SANTORUM 6804 44.75
WRITE-IN 47 00.31

[ssjevot]

53 people caucused in my hometown of 800. Don't question the turnout.

[KingNothing]

He will now that he's winning states. Money comes with winning. Something the campaign should take to heart.


Yes, I'm sure they never considered that strategy! Winning! How novel!

[GopBlackList]

THIS IS EMBARRASSING!!!!!!! :mad:

I AM DONE WITH POLITICS AND DONATING :(

[RonPaulMyPresident]

Guys, I hate to say it, but this is good. I WANTED to win Minnesota, but seeing the polls, even overperforming, that would have been a real upset even in my own mind. If we are a solid second it will unfortunately be Santorum Central, but not in Maine, not ever, and that comes next. Remember that Ron was pegged third or fourth going into this.

I agree, and the delegates are non-bounding so let Santorum have his celebration. Romney will attack him in the coming days and weeks like he attacked Newt in the previous weeks.

[kathy88]

Minnesota Patch: Paul edging out Santorum in Ramsey County; Santorum doing the same to Paul in Hennepin County. Only about a third to half the votes counted in those counties, however.

9:21
RosevillePatch : With 4 of 11 precinct votes tallied at GOP House 54A, Santorum out in front

[RDM]

Did anyone see that on CNN, they were talking with some precinct officials. They reported they were going to take the ballots off site to a restuarant accross the street and count ballots and grab a bite to eat, but a decision was made by someone not to. Unreal!!!!

[SludgeFactory]

Any more news on the alleged fraud that was shown on the CNN feed? Some people were talking about this a few pages back...

[MsDoodahs]

THIS IS EMBARRASSING!!!!!!! :mad:

I AM DONE WITH POLITICS AND DONATING :(

Wow, that is quite an admission. I mean, if you think THIS is hard, whatEVER will you do when the shit actually hits the fan, hide under your bed?

Come on, man.

[kathy88]

Wow, that is quite an admission. I mean, if you think THIS is hard, whatEVER will you do when the shit actually hits the fan, hide under your bed?

Come on, man.

I've had a bout or two of that. Lasts a couple hours. Ride it out man, you can do it!

[kathy88]

RosemountPatch: Final tally from Rosemount: Santorum 190, Paul 91, Romney 80, Gingrich 63. Total turnout lower than expected.