Ben Swann shocking new information

[Paulite]

His latest facebook status


Ben Swann WXIX
Breaking: after telling the Daily Caller that he wouldn't release until March, turns out GOP WILL release corrected Maine numbers tomorrow!


Ben Swann WXIX 4:45pm ET
Exclusive: only I have new numbers out of Waterville and Waldo county, why Maine caucus may have a 'new" winner Sat. night ! RC tonight

Ben Swann WXIX
Thanks to @Matt_McDonald_ for helping to break the Maine caucus wide open!

[Bruno]

Wow, sweet! A new winner they may not recognize officially, but we will still shout it from the rooftops!

[brendan.orourke]

I would full-on make out with Ben Swann, and I like women.

[Havax]

ONE TIME!

[sailingaway]

I'm just betting that is why the party is recanvassing the caucuses, though, once it was shown the ones they left out would have delivered more votes to Paul, they had to find votes missed for Romney. Never mind the 70 Paul delegates they threw out in Portland (but not the straw poll which I guess narrowly favored Romney....)

I will believe them acknowledging a win for Ron when I see it. I guess I don't want to set myself up for another let down there.

[SCOTUSman]

Maine GOP Tomorrow: After deciding to add these numbers to the previous totals, Governor Romney's lead has increased to 25,000 votes. Thank you.

[Havax]

Drudge this: https://twitter.com/?utm_campaign=Fox19BenSwann&utm_content=170261473245933569&utm_medium=fb&utm_source=fb#!/Fox19BenSwann/status/170261473245933569

[cachemaster]

Maine GOP Tomorrow: After deciding to add these numbers to the previous totals, Governor Romney's lead has increased to 25,000 votes. Thank you.

hahaha!

[jmdrake]

Maine GOP Tomorrow: After deciding to add these numbers to the previous totals, Governor Romney's lead has increased to 25,000 votes. Thank you.

That or find some crazy way to give it to Santorum on Gingrich. Still....on pins and needles...

[RPit]

I think the suggestion of a 'may' and 'new winner' probably depends on Washington County!!

[Cleaner44]

If anyone here has not already LIKED his facebook, I suggest doing so!

http://www.facebook.com/BenSwannRealityCheck

[sailingaway]

I think the suggestion of a 'may' and 'new winner' probably depends on Washington County!!
I suspect that is correct. too bad about those colleges now not being in session.

[BamaFanNKy]

I would full-on make out with Ben Swann, and I like women.

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[CTRattlesnake]

http://threadbombing.com/data/media/2/1rzr76.jpg_2.gif


lmao, aware

[alucard13mmfmj]

Maine GOP Tomorrow: After deciding to add these numbers to the previous totals, Governor Romney's lead has increased to 25,000 votes. Thank you.

yeah lol. i think at this point we kinda expect the kind of tricks they will pull. it is still a victory for us to expose the GOP... it'll make people question future voting results. it's not a conspiracy!

[jmdrake]

I suspect that is correct. too bad about those colleges now not being in session.

What are they out for? Valentines break? :confused:

[kathy88]

I would full-on make out with Ben Swann, and I like women.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Thanks, man :)

[sailingaway]

What are they out for? Valentines break? :confused:

winter break, starting tomorrow.

[IterTemporis]

winter break, starting tomorrow.

Why do they have winter break now?

[carterm]

didn't i read somewhere that charlie webster said that the new recounted totals would give romney a bigger lead?

[BamaFanNKy]

winter break, starting tomorrow.

I never voted where my college was. I always absentee.... is it normal they move registration?

[CaptainAmerica]

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[Captain Shays]

I'm just betting that is why the party is recanvassing the caucuses, though, once it was shown the ones they left out would have delivered more votes to Paul, they had to find votes missed for Romney. Never mind the 70 Paul delegates they threw out in Portland (but not the straw poll which I guess narrowly favored Romney....)

I will believe them acknowledging a win for Ron when I see it. I guess I don't want to set myself up for another let down there.

Yeah so far our experience with re-counts, and close calls has never gone in our favor. I ain't gett'in my hopes up

[sailingaway]

I never voted where my college was. I always absentee.... is it normal they move registration?

It most certainly is for Ron Paul supporters who can register right at the caucus and are expecting to do so.

[bcreps85]

didn't i read somewhere that charlie webster said that the new recounted totals would give romney a bigger lead?

That's what he's claiming...but the errors found by everyone else all hurt Romney and help Paul. This is why we assume they are going to try and cheat (more) somehow....

[boethius27]

How many origami swans covered with poems of love could we send to Ben Swann?

[BamaFanNKy]

It most certainly is for Ron Paul supporters who can register right at the caucus and are expecting to do so.

AH! I always forget about it being a Caucus.

[AlexG]

I would full-on make out with Ben Swann, and I like women.

He's a very handsome man. Now the question is would he full-on make out with you? :p

[Liberty74]

Two states taken away from Romney? Pow Pow

If a change in Maine, it will not make a difference in how Ron is received by the Republicans. His negatives will still be gigantically too high unfortunately - 50-60% unfavorables.

This if anything will be a moral victory for us.

[BamaFanNKy]

Pow Pow


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs0uLXodDVA

[2young2vote]

I'm expecting them to give even more false results to allow Romney to keep the win.

[carterm]

I just sent this to the GOP


Hi,

I'd like to first say thank you, truly, for valuing the democratic process and recounting the votes (and counting the votes you omitted). Secondly, I'd like to say that many of us have reported numbers from the ground in Kennebec, Waldo and in other areas of the state, many of which were originally omitted. Needless to say we will be cross-examining each town to ensure correct totals. We know what we should see tomorrow.

Best,
Carter

[Tyler_Durden]

Just gonna leave this right here:

Ben's employer - Raycom Media has 3 stations in Ohio. (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?361328-Ben-Swann-s-Employer-Raycom-Media-has-3-Stations-in-Ohio)

[bcreps85]

I just sent this to the GOP

Well said.

[DerailingDaTrain]

I won't say we're going to be the winner because I've been let down before and right now I have a gut feeling that they will announce either Rick Santorum somehow is the winner or Mitt Romney got even more votes than they thought and he is now being elected to the office of President of the United State of Maine.

[Muwahid]

I would full-on make out with Ben Swann, and I like women.

it's not like he's not an attractive man or anything

[SamuraisWisdom]

I would full-on make out with Ben Swann, and I like women.

hahaha!!

[kathy88]

I just sent this to the GOP

Dude, you're like my new hero.

[JJ2]

Friday's announcement by the Maine GOP:

"Guess what, we can now re-certify that Mitt Romney won the Maine straw poll. And he has an even bigger lead than before. So there is no point in even showing up tomorrow in Washington County or the other locations, which we might not even count (unless, of course, Romney wins them)."

:rolleyes:

[Sentinelrv]

If Ben Swann is saying that he has the new numbers and that we could have a new winner on Saturday, why does everybody think that Romney will get a boost in votes. From the way he worded it, it sounds like Ron got the boost and only he would know that because he has the new numbers. The question is, how did he get them so early?

[tommyzDad]

I just sent this to the GOP

+rep

[phil4truth]

I would full-on make out with Ben Swann, and I like women.

^^THIS^^ lol

[ghengis86]

Cautiously optimistic. I don't expect the Maine GOP to give Ron Paul a win, but if there's any chance for him to win a state I will hold out a sliver of hope.

[phil4truth]

If anyone here has not already LIKED his facebook, I suggest doing so!

http://www.facebook.com/BenSwannRealityCheck

Done

[bcreps85]

If Ben Swann is saying that he has the new numbers and that we could have a new winner on Saturday, why does everybody think that Romney will get a boost in votes. From the way he worded it, it sounds like Ron got the boost and only he would know that because he has the new numbers. The question is, how did he get them so early?

We don't think Romney is getting more votes in reality. The Maine GOP Chairman is claiming that Romney is getting more votes in the recounts though despite the fact that our findings point tot he opposite - we think they are planning to try and pull a sleight of hand of some sort. Swan has gotten the numbers from places that voted but weren't counted for some strange reason...he probably just called the towns and asked for them would be my guess. These are people who are annoyed with the Maine GOP for not counting their votes, so I imagine they would be quick to pass them on to the media...

[phil4truth]

We don't think Romney is getting more votes in reality. The Maine GOP Chairman is claiming that Romney is getting more votes in the recounts though despite the fact that our findings point tot he opposite - we think they are planning to try and pull a sleight of hand of some sort. Swan has gotten the numbers from places that voted but weren't counted for some strange reason...he probably just called the towns and asked for them would be my guess. These are people who are annoyed with the Maine GOP for not counting their votes, so I imagine they would be quick to pass them on to the media...

This makes sense.

[kathy88]

Ben Swann gets more attractive by the minute.

[The Dark Knight]

What time is Ben on tonight?

[hillertexas]

What time is Ben on tonight?

Ben Swann WXIX
Tonight's Relaity Check will be posted around 12:30 am EST... local viewers can see it live at 10:00 PM. also, just a quick note on the Rachel Maddow report... her "investigation" was put together 24 hours after ours and all of her info was "cherry picked" from well... just saying!
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[ryanmkeisling]

Ben Swan is a friend to the movement for sure, but ya'll are a little overboard with the sexual innuendo. Especially you hetero sexual men....:rolleyes::toady:

[unknown]

I would full-on make out with Ben Swann, and I like women.

Please no.

[r3volution]

I would full-on make out with Ben Swann, and I like women. lmfao , that is totally going to be my new sig . :D

[flynn]

Rep+1

[TheBlackPeterSchiff]

Ben Swann pwns

[seawolf]

If somehow the "revised" straw poll numbers go our way and Ron Paul Wins, then it is perfect timing to end the NOPB Money Bomb and start a brand new one: "The Maine Victory Money Bomb" The Official Campaign needs to be ready to jump on this fast!!!

We need something new if and I say if it happens, because the NOPB Money Bomb has run its course and frankly has had underwhelming results.

If you have any ideas for an Instant Money Bomb Name if we actually win the straw poll, please I and I am sure the Campaign would love to here them.

[kathy88]

THERE'S Waldo Moneybomb!

[Mark37snj]

If somehow the "revised" straw poll numbers go our way and Ron Paul Wins, then it is perfect timing to end the NOPB Money Bomb and start a brand new one: "The Maine Victory Money Bomb" The Official Campaign needs to be ready to jump on this fast!!!

We need something new if and I say if it happens, because the NOPB Money Bomb has run its course and frankly has had underwhelming results.

If you have any ideas for an Instant Money Bomb Name if we actually win the straw poll, please I and I am sure the Campaign would love to here them.

OUR VOTES WILL BE COUNTED Moneybomb

[bbwarfield]

I like the "where's Waldo county moneybomb"

[JimInNY]

THERE'S Waldo Moneybomb!

I second this motion!

[PolicyReader]

I just sent this to the GOP
Very nice +rep

[jasonxe]

livestream?

[mosquitobite]

If Ben Swann is saying that he has the new numbers and that we could have a new winner on Saturday, why does everybody think that Romney will get a boost in votes. From the way he worded it, it sounds like Ron got the boost and only he would know that because he has the new numbers. The question is, how did he get them so early?
An investigative journalist would contact people in the "missing" caucuses and ask them for the numbers is my guess ;)

[slamhead]

I read somewhere that Ben Swan was going to be a guest at a Ron Paul event. Is that true?

[dskalkowski]

Would love a live-stream for tonight's episode.

[Paulitics 2011]

MAY means we still have to obliterate the opposition in the Washington County caucus.

[phil4truth]

If somehow the "revised" straw poll numbers go our way and Ron Paul Wins, then it is perfect timing to end the NOPB Money Bomb and start a brand new one: "The Maine Victory Money Bomb" The Official Campaign needs to be ready to jump on this fast!!!

We need something new if and I say if it happens, because the NOPB Money Bomb has run its course and frankly has had underwhelming results.

If you have any ideas for an Instant Money Bomb Name if we actually win the straw poll, please I and I am sure the Campaign would love to here them.

I'd say $1.3 million in less than 2 days is excellent all things considered. Did you forget your positive pill this morning?

[IterTemporis]

I'd say $1.3 million in less than 2 days is excellent all things considered. Did you forget your positive pill this morning?

If I may add.. Many were disappointed that Paul 'lost' Maine, which may have made some not want to donate. I am just glad that we crossed 1 million, I had had a feeling that the campaign was running on little to nothing.

[Highstreet]

I read somewhere that Ben Swan was going to be a guest at a Ron Paul event. Is that true?

Yea, he is going to be on RevPac's fundraiser.

[Highstreet]

Tube???

[Adam West]

I would full-on make out with Ben Swann, and I like women.

No tongues though!

[VictorB]

Latest from Ben:

"It will be posted as soon as video is rendered... i will tell you that so far the recounted numbers have not changed the outcome... but have changed the totals and with 2 more caucuses this weekend, we could see definately see a new winner this saturday based on what the head of the GOP in Hancock County tells me"

[Adam West]

Ben Swann is a credit to Journalism.

[Sentinelrv]

Latest from Ben:

"It will be posted as soon as video is rendered... i will tell you that so far the recounted numbers have not changed the outcome... but have changed the totals and with 2 more caucuses this weekend, we could see definately see a new winner this saturday based on what the head of the GOP in Hancock County tells me"

Awesome!

[CTRattlesnake]

Latest from Ben:

"It will be posted as soon as video is rendered... i will tell you that so far the recounted numbers have not changed the outcome... but have changed the totals and with 2 more caucuses this weekend, we could see definately see a new winner this saturday based on what the head of the GOP in Hancock County tells me"



I assumed this. I think with the revised totals, we edge closer to Romney, but its going to be the caucuses that were rescheduled to this weekend that will put us over the top.

[dskalkowski]

I assumed this. I think with the revised totals, we edge closer to Romney, but its going to be the caucuses that were rescheduled to this weekend that will put us over the top.

I agree with this, Washington County will be good for us.

[mosquitobite]

I just hope the people in Washington Co really understand it's down to establishment vs the people. I hope they understand that it's not about Santorum or Gingrich (if that is who they support) because they are 1000+ votes down. I hope they understand to stop the Romney train they MUST vote for Ron Paul!!

[RipperNT]

http://www.fox19.com/story/16956297/reality-check-maine-gop-releasing-corrected-caucus-numbers-why-there-may-be-a-new-winner-saturday

[CTRattlesnake]

I just hope the people in Washington Co really understand it's down to establishment vs the people. I hope they understand that it's not about Santorum or Gingrich (if that is who they support) because they are 1000+ votes down. I hope they understand to stop the Romney train they MUST vote for Ron Paul!!

Demographically, Washington county is
-slightly older than most of maine (bad)
-they're are slightly more women than men (not really statistically significant)
-relatively poor (good, no wealthy 'burbs for mittens)

[CTRattlesnake]

We beat mitt by 50 votes in Waldo and 16 in Waterville according to swann

[WD-NY]

not enough??

[dancjm]

So I make it a current gap of about 150 and at least 350+ votes still to be cast/included NOT including Washington.

This. will. be. good. :)

[IterTemporis]

So I make it a current gap of about 150 and at least 350+ votes still to be cast/included NOT including Washington.

This. will. be. good. :)

No, the gap is 131 votes.

Waldo:
Romney - 24
Santorum - 47
Paul - 71

Waterville:
Romney - 5
Paul - 21

Previous gap was 194.

194 + 24 + 5 = 223
223 - 71 - 21 = 131

[SCOTUSman]

No, the gap is 131 votes.

Waldo:
Romney - 24
Santorum - 47
Paul - 71

Waterville:
Romney - 5
Paul - 21

Previous gap was 194.

194 + 24 + 5 = 223
223 - 71 - 21 = 131

Romney has 50 in Waldo from the additional count. They corrected it. It says 50 in the video and they corrected the article, so that is 26 more votes for Romney. Gap is 157.

[SCOTUSman]

http://www.fox19.com/story/16956297/reality-check-maine-gop-releasing-corrected-caucus-numbers-why-there-may-be-a-new-winner-saturday


Correction: The corrected numbers for Gov. Romney in Waldo County is 50 (not 24 as stated in the video).

[Barrex]

131

Imoprtant thing to notice Swann said:

...I havent seen every county but ...

so this means numbers could be even better.

[JJ2]

Romney has 50 in Waldo from the additional count. They corrected it. It says 50 in the video and they corrected the article, so that is 26 more votes for Romney. Gap is 157.

Plus the 2 votes gained in Rome's caucus tonight. That makes it a gap of 155 votes.

[SCOTUSman]

131

Imoprtant thing to notice Swann said:

...I havent seen every county but ...

so this means numbers could be even better.

Nope 157, see the above post.....they corrected it. Then we gained two more in the Rome caucus as said below. 155 votes needs to be made up in Hancock and Washington County. Doable.

[SCOTUSman]

Plus the 2 votes gained in Rome's caucus tonight. That makes it a gap of 155 votes.

Nice. Thanks for the info. Every vote makes a difference!

[Vanilluxe]

Nope 157, see the above post.....they corrected it. Then we gained two more in the Rome caucus as said below. 155 votes needs to be made up in Hancock and Washington County. Doable.

Actually I bet the difference is shorter as Ben said somewhere around a difference of 40 and there are a whole more places besides Waldo and Waterville that Ben had not released yet.

[Barrex]

Nope 157, see the above post.....they corrected it. Then we gained two more in the Rome caucus as said below. 155 votes needs to be made up in Hancock and Washington County. Doable.

YEP.On that article:


Ben is now the first in the nation to tell you what some of those recounted numbers look like and why after Saturday, there may be a different winner of the Maine caucus.

Notice some of them. That means that numbers still can change.

[SCOTUSman]

YEP.On that article:


Notice some of them. That means that numbers still can change.


Agreed absolutely, but based off the numbers we have right now. HIS numbers + the Rome numbers. The difference is 155 votes. Romney had 50 votes (not 24 votes) gained in Waldo. So our increase was not as much as we had thought, but we can still make up the difference on Saturday and the possible change of other votes.

[Salvial]

Man, this is exciting stuff. History being determined and written online. Every single vote's relevance.

Damn.

[economics102]

Ben Swann just passed the 20,000 likes mark on FB. Dude earned it.

[J_White]

I OFFICIALLY Love Ben Swann now, and i am not gay !

[wgadget]

:) I officially love Ben Swann now, too, and I'm a married woman.

[justatrey]

ONE TIME!

This!

And I officially have a man crush on Ben Swann. This guy has some backbone. I'm surprised he still has a job. Come on Washington County and Hancock County - ONE TIME! Damn I wish I lived there...