The Week Ahead: Four things to watch in N.H.

 

In the week ahead, it's all about New Hampshire -- two debates, and four things to watch:

(1) Can Romney hold on and by how much?
(2) Does Santorum get a bounce?
(3) Will Newt's attacks matter?
(4) Where does Huntsman finish?

Plus, President Obama raises money in Chicago.

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A Romney blow out.

Boring. On to SC, at least it'll be interesting.

  • 7 votes
Reply#1 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 5:46 PM EST

Santorum vs. Perry in a steel cage match. If for some weird reason they claim Romney wins in SC, you know the fix is in.

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#1.1 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 7:07 PM EST

I see "blah" people.

    #1.2 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 11:22 PM EST

    x (HE'S BAAAACK)

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    #1.3 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 11:42 PM EST

    Hooray! You had us worried there for a while, DBO.....especially since JAS1 was off for much of the same time. Any juicy details you'd care to share? :)

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    #1.4 - Sat Jan 7, 2012 10:54 AM EST
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    YAY!

    The Dew Drop Inn is open for business!

    Gather round libbies - the first round is on me & plenty of *popcorn* to go around! ;o)

    Thanks to our hard working hosts/moderators; Mark & Domenico who are putting in some serious overtime now that the flag has been dropped for the 'Republican 500'!

    Shame bat sh!t crazy Bachmann ran out of fuel so early, I kind of miss her and her gorgeous husband Marcus!

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    Reply#2 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 5:50 PM EST

    Well thank you Feisty!

    FGIF!

    Being a resident of a state which has had two recounts in recent history, I think it is hilarious that the "straw poll" at the Iowa caucus found 20 more votes for Santorum.

    I will offer the first toast to Jody for surviving the days leading up to Jan3.

    Cheers!

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    #2.1 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 5:58 PM EST

    Good to see the doors open again at the DDI.

    Thanks to our excellent FR hosts for another week of campaign politics. Considering the GOP will debate Saturday night, my guess is the candidates might not be too sharp for another round on Sunday morning.

    Have a great weekend everyone.

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    #2.2 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 6:02 PM EST

    .... Mark & Domenico who are putting in some serious overtime now that the flag has been dropped for the'Republican 500'!

    Shame bat sh!t crazy Bachmann ran out of fuel so early, I kind of miss her and her gorgeous husband Marcus!

    Perfect wrap-up from the reigning FR Grand Pee Champion.

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    #2.4 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 6:06 PM EST

    Thanks for the drink, Feisty, and Northstar for the toast. I cannot tell you how nice it is for the phone to ring and find no GOPers on the other end.

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    #2.5 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 6:13 PM EST

    Hey, Feisty and Northstar! I'm going to be a little late to the dear old Dew Drop Inn, no way to start the new year, but it simply can't be helped. The weather is too fine here to ignore, and I would rather "horse around."

    What oh what have we learned? Glad to know that Michelle, when information is repeated slowly enough and often enough, can eventually understand that while God has a sense of humor, He simply does not see her as Presidential material, though I am quite sure that He enjoyed the spectacle as much as the rest of us did!

    Newtie is very, VERY angry at Mitty, and says that Mittens should think about his grandchildren when he allows those NASTY Superpacs, funded by Mitty's RICH friends run those naughty ads about him. See, Newtie, here's the thing: there are those of us who think you maybe should have thought about YOUR family too, you know, when you were busy not being faithful to your wives, even though we know you closed your eyes and thought about America the whole time, being the patriot that you are.

    Not to be outdone...Santorum thinks we need the "Jesus" candidate. But, I just don't think that Jesus is going to agree that Santorum is the guy what with all that hate directed toward gays, blacks, and just about ANYONE who is not him.

    In other words, not much has changed. But it might change this weekend when Mitty discovers that the other candidates are not going to be polite to him, and might even call him some REALLY bad names. Like MA. moderate. How many office pools will there be about when Mitty breaks down into tears...stamps his feet....holds his breath and turns purple and screams "it's my turn, darn you! Don't any of you know that?

    So we stay tuned. Feisty, bringing some Beer Cheese soup, along with some homemade croutons...headed your way for a glass of white wine.

    My thanks as always to my hosts! Have a good weekend everyone.

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    #2.6 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 6:14 PM EST

    Freisty,

    Funny video !

    I think we should look for the Reagan "lighting round"at tomorrow debate.

    I am betting that Newton will win that hands down.

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    #2.7 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 6:28 PM EST

    OMG, Feisty.....I need another drink - and a bigger towel to clean the screen with - and you need a MUCH stronger disclaimer! I laughed so hard I'm still wiping the tears away. Can't decide which was better - Perry's book or anything Marcus? I'll let you know after I've watched it a few more times!

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    #2.8 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 6:44 PM EST

    Don't say I didn't warn ya! ☺

    It's even funnier the second time around! lmao

    NDD - that soup sounds splendid! I could go for some nice warm french bread on the side for dipping!

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    #2.9 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 6:53 PM EST

    No problem! French bread coming out of the oven now!

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    #2.10 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 7:44 PM EST

    No problem! French bread coming out of the oven now!

    I ♥ you GF!

    PS: JoAnne - I just played the video for the hubby, we're both in tears! :o)))

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    #2.11 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 7:51 PM EST

    Great video!! Wondering where I can score a copy of Mind Boggling CAINundrums!

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    #2.12 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 8:10 PM EST

    Oh Feisty, I know you well enough to heed the warning. The Obama rebuttal was frickin' AWESOME. Reminds me of this little video from 2008:

    http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/f2814b1806/opie-andy-the-fonz-talk-about-obama-from-schloko1

    Oh, sorry I was late to the party. Dom, Mark, Ali et al - thanks for another great week. Sleep deprivation will settle in soon, I am sure!

    I am looking forward to more enthusiastic laughter as the clown car continues the delegate crawl. Good times, indeed!

    I'd cook something for the party; but I am plum tuckered out. Can we order in some pizza? Thanks, catch ya'all on the flip side.

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    #2.13 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 11:13 PM EST

    Great video. Interesting how they got some fairly big name actors, and comediens to do it. Larry King? Nice.

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    #2.14 - Sat Jan 7, 2012 1:56 AM EST
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    Do Santorum's bounce? How high? Like a tennis ball or a basketball? I am picturing little bouncing Santorum's all over the place, maybe like ping pong balls!

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    Reply#3 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 6:25 PM EST

    You ladies and gentlemen from the left have a couple drinks on me and have a fabulous weekend!!!

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    Reply#4 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 6:38 PM EST

    You have a good weekend too, Jeffrey!

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    #4.1 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 6:44 PM EST

    Why, thank you Jeffrey!

    Hope your weekend is terrific too!

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    #4.2 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 6:54 PM EST
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    Jeffrey,

    Same to you and Cheers!

      Reply#5 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 6:53 PM EST

      4 Things to watch in NH:

      4 fools continue to make fools of themselves.

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      Reply#6 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 7:30 PM EST

      Good night all...it has been a fun week and the promise of more to come, yipee.

      Thanks to Mark and Domineco and Co for all their work, we look forward to your work from NH this weekend.

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      Reply#7 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 10:03 PM EST

      TESTING...

        Reply#8 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 11:43 PM EST

        Testing...One, two, three. Been out making more bucks so I can continue to support the folks that I've grown accustomed to caling my 'fellow citizens'.

        Hey Spank- still daylight out there on the 'left coast"? I'm making 'Mo bucks'- that makes me 'special', now, right ( I mean MORE SPECIAL)?

        To the others: toss a quarter in the beat box at DDI on "So Far Away"- on account of that's where I feel these daysby not being on the ol' "boards"....

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        Reply#9 - Fri Jan 6, 2012 11:55 PM EST

        GREAT song, DBO. Welcome back.

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        #9.1 - Sat Jan 7, 2012 1:57 AM EST

        We've missed you dbo. Don't be a stranger, hear?

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        #9.2 - Sat Jan 7, 2012 8:26 AM EST
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        DBO,

        Good to see you on the boards.I missed you posts.

        Hope you are around for the debate tomorrow night.

        It will be a hoot....

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        Reply#10 - Sat Jan 7, 2012 12:57 AM EST
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