To Michigan , Arizona our prdictions and notes

Politics  Choice 2012 

By Skyler M and Kathy Walker 

   Here comes Michigan and Arizona's primaries... it's  big chance for the first big primaries since Florida, last month and the last until Super Tuesday, the week later. Mitt Romney , if he wants to become the media front runner again  he has to win both or just Michigan to get his momentum and status back. Former senator Rick Santorum , has been on a roll since he won , Missouri, Minnesota,and Colorado  he has been very covered in this month. Newt Gingrich , who is not leading well in these two states has been focused on Super Tuesday states that happen on March 6th. Ron Paul who hasn't won a state, unless you count Maine as fraudulent results that cheated him, he hasn't won a state. 

                                                                       February 28th                                                  

                                                                                 Primary       Arizona     29 Delegates at stake (Proportional)                                         

                                                                                                    Michigan   30 Delegates at stake (Proportional)           

 Michigan is considered a home state for Mr.Romney his father was governor there from 1963-1969 , and President of the now defunct American Motors Corporation.  But recent polls show it close or Romney leading by a couple points it wasn't like that before but it's like that now. Romney is leading in Arizona by 13 points .

     Kathy's Predictions : Michigan will go to Mitt Romney  but it won't be pretty ...Arizona will too a good night for him but  a squeaker non the less.  Second will be Santorum and 3rd wiil be Ron Paul . 

Skyler's Outlook:  No one will be quitting after  that's pretty much known but it's a moral boaster for anyone who wins these races. 

   Delegate count  as fof 2/25/12 

            ROMNEY                                                                                          127 

             Gingrich                                            38 

            Santorum                                          37

                Paul                                           27

THE HOT LIST 2/25/12

THE Mychiller HOT LIST 
THE BIGGEST STORIES OF THE DAY 
1. Mandela in the Hospital  
  Former South African President ,Nelson Mandela is in the hospital but his life is not in danger say officials.  read more here
2.Anti-Putin protests      
  As Russia is set to vote for president next week, Thousands of protesters take tot the streets. Leader of the protests Alexei Navalny  said, "The event on March 4 cannot be called an election,". read more here                  THE WORLD 
3.US VS. IRAN 
 The United States is beefing up U.S sea and land based defenses in the Persian Gulf. read more here 
4.Trouble in Syria 
   Citizens in Homs and rest of Syria say that the world community is failing them. read more here 
5. Berlusconi

 Former Prime Minister of Italy  Silvio Berlusconi's corruption trial ended Saturday with a court ruling that the statute of limitations had run out, handing the former premier another victory in a long string of judicial challenges. read more here

more after the jump

THE HOT LIST 2-23-2012

THE MYCHILLER HOT LIST                                                      
1. Afghanistan 
 2 U.S troops  have been and 4 more injured by an Afghan solider who turned his gun in anger of the Koran Burnings.  read more here
2. Syria
 The UN  has drawn up a list of Syrian officials who could be charged. read more here
3. Marines Killed 
  7 Married were killed after Helicopters collide in Yuma, Arizona. read more here
4.Gas Prices 
   U.S. gas prices have jumped 8.8 percent since the start of this year, according to the Energy Information Agency, topping an average of $3.65 a gallon in the week through Monday. read more here  

Gas Price Watch (US Average)  Today $3.579   Yesterday  $3.570

5 ON THE MONEY 
T moblie wants to Grow read more here 

6. Washington School shooting 

  An eight year old girl is in critical condition after being shot from a gun brought by a 9-year-old.  read more here

After the jump  

Today's news in video form 

THE HOT LIST 2-22-12

THE HOT LIST                                                      
1. AND TIE we go  
   Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are very close in recent Michigan  polls Romney leads with 37% and Santorum  is 35%. read more here
 2. Russia's Warning 
The Russians said attacks would be “catastrophic” and that Israel should “consider the consequences” before launching a military effort.  read more here

3. OBAMA and Corporate Tax 

 President Obama released his plans to lower the corporate tax rate and  to tax profits not made in the US. read more here 

4.  Journalists killed in Syria 

  Two Journalists were among those killed in Syria killed yesterday buy government officials in Syria.  read more here

5. Koran deaths 

  Six dead in Afganistan's Koran protests . read more here

6. Bank Watch 

  The consumer watchdog bureau launched inquiry into  fees launched by banks. read more here 

after the jump: today's news in video form.

[OPINION] Maybe the Republicans don't want to win

OPINION

  By Robert E writing for mychiller

 Poor Mitt Romney. He lost 2008 after really really wanting to win  he then  worked from 2009 to try again building up a money support and everything else. He was called a great conservative by many  Republican top people and everyone who was mad about John McCain losing 2008 election. To Mr. McCain's defense it wasn't his fault , now President Obama  had a stronger base and there was an anti-republican mood after President Bush.  Many conservatives are looking for one of their own to run this time, and Romney is not their own. 

     They beckoned to Mitt Daniels or Chris Christie (They are NOT going to RUN and I am not surprised).They then test tried the Michelle Bachmann  she ran great from the start, but like Newt Gingrich they found another, Rick Perry. He was the conservative dream until  some debates where he failed so all aboard the "Cain-Train" cost 9-9-9.  They went to Gingrich , and now Rick Santorum. They forget Ron Paul , who if anything is the only true conservative. True Conservatives who care about fiscal  issues don't want to go to war with everyone they don't like. But get back to what I am saying this shopping spree is not kind of showing me something... they don't want to win the White House. 

   NO, I am not trying to say they should go to Romney if they know what's best for them.  I am really saying that they don't wanna win the White House. Maybe they wanna keep the house and get the senate under the control. In 2016 , if Obama is a second term, it's an open-election and that would be best.  Is that their secret thought? They can't trust Mitt Romney , Newt Gingrich and  Rick Santourm scare people ( I am not a liberal if you are thinking I am) . Ron Paul is denounced by the conservatives because they think he's an isolationist, for note isolationism means you don't want to be bothered with rest of the world  at all. Dr. Paul is a non-interventionist , he  wants to trade with other countries but not blow them up because they gave you a fun look. 

The mychiller Hotlist February 21ST 2012T

THE HOT LIST                                                                                                        
1.Affirmative Action to the court
   The Supreme court is to look at affirmative action in education. read more here
2.  Greece Bail Out  
  The European Union agreed  to a new bail-out for the country of Greece.  read more here 
3. Romney spending haul   
  Republican Presidential candidate , MItt Romney spent $18.7 billion  in January after hauling in $6.5 billion in the same month.  read more here 
4. ON THE MONEY:  prices rising 
 January consumer prices on clothing and gasoline up went up. read more here 
5. EarthQuake 
 Earthquake was felt in Missouri and 8 other states  read more  here


after the jump 

[OPINIONS] MItt Romney and his Faith , The School Lunch Police

Opinion Straight Forward
 By John R ( a guest writer for mychiller) 

   I sometimes hear people say that they wouldn't vote for Mitt Romney because he is  a Mormon. I  kind of get  shocked by hearing that, I plainly  think that I don't care Mitt Romney is a Mormon it's his right to believe whatever he wants to to believe. When choosing a president I don't care about  what the worship or how they do it , or what their faith is.  I care about what will the do for this country ? How will they take care of the issues that we have ?  I think that we really have lost our minds to think that if you vote for a Mormon the Church of Latter Day Saints  will dictate to him, that would be like thinking that you vote for a Catholic president , the Pope will dictate to him what he should do. 

     Mitt Romney's faith is his own and he follows his. He is not going to try to inflict his faith on others and how he rules. Massachusetts has not become a state of the Mormon world has it? It's the same he when he got in there.  Vote on where they stand on the issues not a crazy I don't agree with their religion type thing. 

RE: [Opinion } Turkey Sandwich vs School 

   Agree by Mary S ( emailed us from mychiller@inbox.com ) 

       I agree that schools shouldn't have a food police telling our kids what to eat. I Have nothing against food being healthy but it's my job not the government to tell me. That school was wrong  to confuse that poor girl  and really implying that her mother was stupid. It's sick.  I really don't think that food police have  the place in schools being paid by tax dollars. 

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The Mychiller HotList 2/13/12

THE HOT LIST                                                           
1.Greece Austerity
  When Greek government officials  passed an official bail-out deal , protesters took the streets  setting stores on fire and looting places. read more here
2.FY 2013 
   President Obama unveiled a $3.8 trillion budget plan for 2013, that seeks to cut $4 trillion in debt. read more here
3.  Sandusky 
    The Judge in the Jerry Sandusky case ruled that the former Penn. State assistant coach, ruled the the jury will be from the State College area, and he also will be allowed to see his grandkids. read more here
4. Syria 
  Syrian rebels repelled a push Monday by government tanks into a key central town held by forces fighting President Bashar Assad's regime as the country's 11-month-old uprising looked increasingly like a nascent civil war.   read more here 

The Maine Caucuses and Stat Borad

Maine Delegates       24 total: 21 caucus -related , 3 unpleged 


[update  6:26PMET] 
MItt Romney wins Maine 
 Mitt Romney  2,190                                                 39%
Ron Paul 1,996                                                       36%  
 Rick Santorum 989                        18%
 Newt Gingrich 349       6


UP NEXT 
Arizona, Michigan February 28th   
[the full calendar ->>> }

The MyChiller Hot List 2/9/2012

THE HOT LIST                                                              
1. Syria 
  As many as 131 people have been killed as Syrian government continues it's crack-down,  on the fifth day of attacks on the people of Homs. read more here
2. New Nuclear reactor since 1978
  After 34 years , the US licensed   new nuclear reactors. read more here  
3. USPS losing more cash 
 $money : The United States Postal service, lost 3.3 billion  in the last 3 months 2011.  read more here 
4. Kodak 
 Kodak says they will be getting out of the Camera making business. read more here 
5.   The House passes insider trading bill 
 The house , following the Senate's way has voted to ban themselves  from insider trading. read more here 

[VIDEO] Today's news

Video                                                                    

THE Gop change over [Opinion]

Opinion 
  By Carl Johnson for mychiller
   Former Penn. Senator Rick Santorum won in 3 states last night , now the news media has made the story more about Romney not winning , but I am going to take this my way.  Newt Gingrich lost more  this is something , the fight has been who has more clout to beat Mitt Romney in the GOP.  Mr. Gingrich has been saying it was him , who could do it and debate the current president, he used every debate for his advance. (OK, not the last two Florida debates). The question for Newt is , he really the person people want to be  a nominee or the president? "Likability polls" show that Newt is not well liked by a lot of people ,Mitt Romney is not liked by conservatives , but  is liked by moderates (kind of) , Ron Paul is the only other candidate with a high favorable number.
   Newt Gingrich , I know his campaign was considered dead 3 times already,but when he gets ahead  he screws up (pardon my ways) , and with that he can say will run through August , but he doesn't have the power too  if he doesn't win alot.  He will be going to Tampa ... for  a visit to the convention but not to cause trouble ... if he cares about his party and no matter who wins his party's nomination.
   I do think there maybe one more Mr.Gingrich surge  it depends on how he acts for how it to go. Mitt Romney also needs to humanize himself and try to be himself . Play offense with his rivals not defense .

Video : Today's news 2/8/12

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Colorado, Minnesota Caucus and Missouri Primary.

Update by Kathy Walker of mychiller [10:33pm ET]
 Rick Santourum wins Missouri, and MIssouri

Choice 2012 the Delegates  as of 2/6/2012  

                                                    99

                            33

           15

         11

source: CNN

Delegates at stake by state tonight. 

COLORADO  36   Minnesota   40    Missouri 52

all states are proportional 

These are non-binding races for now. But means something anyway. 

Nevada Caucus Numbers

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please note : this post will be updating as numbers come in. 

MITT ROMNEY 

48% 4,766      winner                 

RON PAUL

21%  2,030           

NEWT GINGRICH 

20% 1,992               

RICK SANTORUM 

11% 1,080      

10% in 
SOURCE : cnn

What February means to each candiate

Orginally from our sister site, Mychiller

 Choice2012 

By Skyler 

     February doesn't have lots of debates , the elections are mostly caucuses, but it still means alot for each of the remaining candidates. 

  Mitt Romney , has 87 delegates he is in the lead of all the canidates  but still has a long way to go , if he wants the nomination number (1,144) the up coming races are not winner take all, so he needs a higher precentage win to get the most delegates for that state. He it still looks good for him ,since a lot of the states are western states, which do have some higer percentage of Mormoms. He also has expirence with the west , since running in 2008 and the helping the 2002 Salt Lake City olympics. 

    Mr. Romney has  strong leads in some states in polls.  

DR.Ron Paul , has two things : time and money, he's betting on caucues (there are a lot of them this month) to move him forward. Caucues , unlike primaries, involve people going down to  cauces station in the evening , and Dr. Paul's supporters are very furvent for him. His strong points could be the west and the Cauces, with supporters who are willing. 

   Newt Gingrich, February means a lot to him. He's dropping in some polls across the next few states, and Cauces could may not be his strong point. He needs to win high percentages or get a close (very close) second in these states or it's not good in March. 

Rick Santorum , needs February as much as Newt needs it , he needs to raise more money and gain support, he needs strong showings in most of the February states. 

Related: the primary and caucus calendar   

THE HOT LIST for 2/4/12

THE Mychiller HOTLIST                                                  
1.  Nevada Caucus 
 The Republican presidential candidates are awaiting for the Nevada Caucus vote, polls show Mitt Romney in the lead. read more here 
2.Occupy DC
 Occupy DC tents were removed by police.  read more here 
3. Russia Protest 
   Russians  marched to demand fair elections , while supporters of the prime minister stage an opposing rally. read more here 
4.Snowstorm from Colorado heads east
   A powerful storm in Colorado gave Colorado 6 feet of snow,  and more than 600 feet of snow. read more here 
5.Lance Armstrong cleared
 Tour de France  champion , Lance Armstrong has been cleared of any charges related to doping allegations in the Tour de France. read more here
6. Syria attacks  
   around 900 or more people have been wounded in Homs ,Syria.  Death tolls are expected to rise. read more here 
7. Related LINE   How the Nevada Cauces work 
read more here 
8. Ben Gazzara dies at 81
 read more here 

THE HOT LIST 2/3/12

THE MYCHILLER HOT LIST                                                          
1. 8.3%  
U.S economy added 243,000 non-farm jobs in January.  The private sector added 257,000 and public sector cut 14,000 jobs.   read more here 
2. Susan G Kolemen reverses 
   In a reverse of  decision made by Koleman foundation  to cut funding from Planned Parenthood , they have now changed minds after some back-lash  from  supporters of Planned Parenthood.  read more here 
3.Panetta's Warning
  Defense Sectary  Leon Panetta , warns that  their is  a possibility that Isreal will bomb Iran come spring.  read more here
4.Senate insider trading 
    Insider trading by members of congress ,staff, and executive branch  is banned by this act. The act passed 96-3 . read more here 

Today's news video 2/2/12

VIDEO NEWS

THE Mychiller Hot List 2/2/2012

THE HOT LIST                                                                           

1. Nevada Caucus 2 days away

Mitt Romney in a new poll for Nevada shows him leading at 45%, Newt Gingrich is 25% , Rick Santorum at 11% Ron Paul at 9%.  read  more here 

2. Komen Foundation speaks

 The Susan G Kolmen  Foundation, pulled it's funding of Planned Parenthood on Tuesday, said yesterday that  it's decision has been “mischaracterized”. read more here

3. Washington State approves Same-Sex Marriage 

 The Washington State Senate  voted 28-21 to allow same-sex marriage in the state of Washington. read more here 

4. Donald Trump to endorse 

 Donald Trump will endorse Mitt Romney,  Many news sources said last night it was going to be Gingrich. read more here 

5. Holder:  No Cover up in Fast and Furious 

 Attorney  general  Eric Holder , denies that the Department of Justice knew about the gun running.  read more here 

6. Egypt soccer riots 

Witnesses say that the riot police did nothing to stop the riots, during a soccer game yesterday that killed 70 people.  read more here

[VIDEO] The news for 1 February 2012

VIDEO NEWS

Final results about Florida Primary

Choice 2012 

CANDIDATE	VOTES	PCT.	DEL.
Mitt Romney	771,842	46.4%	50
Newt Gingrich	531,294	31.9%
Rick Santorum	222,248	13.4%
Ron Paul	116,776	7.0%

The final results of Florida Primary.  

Mitt Romney gains 50 delegates.

Romney now has 84 

Gingrich 27

Paul      10

Santourm  8

1,144  needed to win 

NEXT Race:  Nevada Caucus (Saturday February 4th 2012) 

28 delegates done proportionality

 

LIVE: Updates and Blogging over the Florida Gop Primary

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It's down to the next primary this one in Florida.

THE Florida HOT LIST Special Edition 1/31/2012

We are doing a special edition of our MyChiller Hot List with  an all Florida HotList, since it's primary day and robo-calls are one day almost gone. 
THE FLORIDA HOT LIST                                                                   
 Miami and South Florida
1. Large brush fire in Kendall 
 Fire Fighters are fighting  large Brush-fire that started yesterday , near SW 112th and 137th Avenue in Kendall.  read more from nbc 6 
2.Driver Rescued after falling into Canal 
  A driver is Ok after losing control and landing in a canal. read more from WSVN.
3.Occupy Miami 
   Occupy Miami members were given eviction notice to leave before sundown tonight.   read more from Local 10 
4.South Florida votes
 Today is primary day in South Flordia , along with the rest of Florida. read more 
5. Pit Bull Ban
  New Marlins Pitcher and his wife want Dade-county's Pit Bull ban ended. read more from CBS4
Miami Weather 
 Today there will be sun and cloudy, windy , High 79. Tonight  chances of showers low 68.
 More South Florida weather here 
SPORTS 
 The Heat be the Hornets 109-95  read more here 
more after the jump

THE AM Hot List 1/30/2012

THE AM HOT LIST                                                                   
By Jessica Roberts for Croglog news
Good Morning here are some the stories we found interesting for you wake up too.
1. Where's the money? 
  MF Global  , which went bankrupt last fall, funds may not can't be found. read more at FT 
2.Euro Crisis 
 US Banks say they are prepared for Euro-zone crisis if any country defaults. read more at NY Times
3 Occupy Oakland 
  300 Arrested at an "Occupy Oakland" Rally Protest. Police say the protesters broke into city hall.  read more CBS NEws
4. Romney and Obama  Tied 
  In a new poll , it shows that if the election were held today that GOP candidate Mitt Romney and President Obama would be tied.  Mr.Romney at 1%  at 48%. read more
5. Occupy DC 
 "Occupy DC" protesters were given a noon time eviction notice. read more 
6.Keystone Pipeline
   Canada , with the oil pipeline deal with US on Hold, they are looking to see what they can make a deal with China. read more
after the jump weather for select areas

[Video] Business news for 1/27/2012

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[Video] Today's News fror 1-27-2012

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[LIVE BLOG] CNN GOP Florida Debate

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The Money Hot Lit for 1/26/2012

THE MONEY  HOT LI$T              

1. JC Penny changes ways 

  Is JC Penny doing a WalMart Stratagey? They are announcing that there will be fewer sales , and lower prices.  read more here 

2.  AT&T earnings

  AT&T 4th Quarter earnings ,did  include problems from the ending of the proposed merger with T-moblie USA. They reported  a $6.5million loss . Read more.  (related: more earnings) 

3.New Home Prices 

New home prices have dropped to a newest low ,fell 2.2% from month before.  read more here 

4. DAVOS 

read anything you would like from Davos here

5. Amazon streaming 

Is Amazon going to make  a mistake with their streaming service? read more here

[LIVE'] 2012 State of The Union

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THE HOT LIST 1-24-2012

The HOT LIST                                                            
1.Romney  Releases Taxes for 2010,and 2011
  Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney released his taxes for the past year and estimated 2011 taxes.  
 You can read the story here, you listen to an audio of the Romney Staff Conference calll and a look at the returns. 
2.  Costa Condordia update 
  A 16th body  has been found .  Also oil pumping is set to start on Saturday
 read more here 
3. Qaddafi loyalists take over Bani Walid 
    Loyalists to Mummar Qaddafi   seized control of a Libyan city.  The re-taking is a blow to the government of  Libya trying to unify the country.
  read more here 
4. Solar Storm to hit Earth 
  The Earth will experience a strong geomagnetic storm in 6 years today,only minor problems with Satellites.
   read more 
5. Verizon posts $2billion loss
   read more 

Don't forget the State of the Union is tonight at 9PMET/6PT  croglog will have it

The Hot LIst 1-23-2011

THE HOT LIST                                                          
1.  Supreme Court Rules on GPS spying 
 The Supreme Court  rules that law-enforcement need probable-cause warrants are need to affix GPS devices in cars.  read more here
2. Cruise Ship death toll raises 
  Costa Concordia Cruise ship  death total raises from 13 to 15 , and now more reports on some people who were not registered on the boat. read more 
3. Rand Paul Vs TSA
 Kentucky Senator , and son of Congressman and President Candidate Ron Paul, Rand Paul say he was detained by the TSA , they deny it. read more 
4. Southern Storms 
  A bad night for those in the south, 2 people are killed in a deadly tornado in Arkansas. read more here
5.Funeral Plans for Paterno 
   The family of former Penn. State Coach , Joe Paterno announced the funeral plans. read more here 
6. EU vs Iran
 The European Union  announced an oil embargo on Iran over the nuclear program. read more here 

there's more below

THE HOT List Sunday, January 22nd 2012

THE, MYCHILLER  HOT LIST               
1. Giffords Steps down  
    Congresswoman , Gabrielle Giffords is resigning from congress to  continue recovering from the shooting that happened last year when she was meeting constituents at an Arizona Safeway. 
  read more here 
2.  Joe Paterno Passes away at 85 
  Former  Penn. State Football Coach , Joe Paterno his death was 65 days fater he was diagnosed with a treatable form of lung caner.
  read more here 
3. Yemeni President Leaves 
    Yemen's President left  Yemen after his going away speech.  He will be coming to the US for medical treatment.
 READ More here 
4. MItt Romney will post his tax returns   
    Former Mass. Gov. and Presidential candidate Mitt Romney will be releasing his tax returns Tuesday , after originally saying April.
  Read more here 
5. Cruise Ship latest read here 
6. On Croglog : what are the next Primaries ?
    read here 

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GIngrich wins South Carolina

CHOICE2012                                                                     

By Kathy Walker  

Former Speaker of the house wins  South Carolina Primary tonight,

 Leaving this race for the nomination wide open , since earlier this week it was announced that former senator Rick Santorum  won the Iowa Caucuses (Jan 3rd) , after it was Romney win. New Hampshire went for Romney,last week. 

GINGRICH                                 40%  242.417

Romney                    28%     167,419  

Santorum         17%     101,914

Paul            13%  77,943

  

Up next Florida on January 31st  (related : check out our primary/Caucus calendar) 

[LIVE BLOG] THE South Carolina Primary 1/21/2012

CHOICE 2012                                                             
 The Republicans vote  in the 3rd Primary of this season in South Carolina tonight. 
 Join us for our live blog here tonight