Upset! Dark Horse Candidate Hunter Places in WY Caucus

Digg ^ | 1-5-08 | SK Johnson

[thelastinkling]

The big news, however, is that the labeled ‘dark horse’ candidate Duncan Hunter placed third in the caucus, achieving 1 delegate and 1 alternate delegate for the upcoming national convention....

[2ndDivisionVet]

Congratulations to Congressman Hunter and his supporters.

[cripplecreek]

Can anyone explain what an “alternate delegate” is?

[Casaubon]

woot!

[hellbender]

Some GOP boss goofed. They should have kept Hunter off the ballot “because he’s polling poorly,” the way they’re keeping him out of debates. /s

[donnab]

Good for Hunter...glad to see he got it.

[scottteng]

I beg to differ with then but Mr. Hunter showed in the caucus. As horse racing aficionado’s know place is second show is for third. Well done Mr. Hunter look forward to seeing you again in eight years.

[Ultra Sonic 007]

Are all the live results even in yet on the Wyoming GOP site?

Last I checked of the official results, not all of the delegates had voiced.

And since Fred also got one delegate and one alternate, shouldn’t it be ‘tied for 2nd’?

[Calpernia]

>>>Can anyone explain what an “alternate delegate” is?

Ummm, no. I can’t even explain what a DELEGATE is and I became one today ^-^

[tflabo]

To me Duncan Hunter is the pick of the litter for the GOP.
Too bad he’s so far back in the pack.

[Calpernia]

He is not third. He tied second.

http://blog.barofintegrity.us/

[SwinneySwitch]

If a delegate can’t attend, an alternate delegate can be seated to keep up the voting strength of your group at a convention.

[Calpernia]

Yes, I pinged you to them.

[Man50D]

Duncan Hunter ping!

[Man50D]

Are you telling me I wasted my ping??? ;O)

[Calpernia]

::gasps!:: I am never a waste. No are any of your pings ;)

[Man50D]

According to many state polls, Duncan Hunter is creeping up on top tier candidate, Fred Thompson.

Things are starting to get interesting.

[mirkwood]

I would vote for the ugliest sommabiitch if they would close the southern border. Stop the invasion. I do not live in a gated community.

[Man50D]

I would vote for the ugliest sommabiitch if they would close the southern border. Stop the invasion.

You can count on Duncan Hunter to stop the invasion!

[Paleo Conservative]

Can anyone explain what an “alternate delegate” is?

Someone who gets to vote in the place of a delegate in case of absence caused by illness or other reasons. The alternates still get to go to the convention and fill up seats so the arena looks full.