Monthly Archives: February 2016

Clinton Wins Overwhelming Victory in South Carolina

Posted on February 29, 2016 by theurbanllama

No big surprise Saturday as Hillary Clinton cruised to an overwhelming victory against Bernie Sanders in the South Carolina primary. The win was reaffirming, but the percentages are what sent ripples across the fields of both parties. Clinton secured 73 … Continue reading →

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The Republican Debate Gets Testy as Super Tuesday Nears

Posted on February 27, 2016 by theurbanllama

Choke artists, liars, con artists, oh my! Sounds like the next contestants on Judge Judy – but no these were the insults and maturity level on display Thursday night as the Republicans gathered in Houston, Texas, for their party’s 10th presidential … Continue reading →

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Smoked Pork Loin for Mid-week Meal

Posted on February 26, 2016 by theurbanllama

Putting dinner together is always challenging when cooking for five. Our sixth and seventh graders are just hitting their eating stride, and picking up speed fast. One way to prepare a couple entree items at one time for use over … Continue reading →

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Trump Stampedes to Victory in Nevada

Posted on February 24, 2016 by theurbanllama

It appears voters are more than ever falling in love with the idea of Donald Trump rolling to the White House and supposedly bringing his supporters along for the ride to the land of where billionaires roam. With the Trump … Continue reading →

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Victories in South Carolina and Nevada Solidify Trump and Clinton

Posted on February 22, 2016 by theurbanllama

It was just one day. The Republicans had a primary in South Carolina and the Democrats ran a caucus in Nevada. Neither are big states, yet both sent defining messages to each party’s fields Saturday with solid victories by Donald … Continue reading →

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South Carolina Can Reset the Republican Race for President

Posted on February 20, 2016 by theurbanllama

Today residents in South Carolina cast their ballots in the state’s Republican primary and all eyes will be on whether the results reshuffle the GOP race. Donald Trump is the presumptive frontrunner, but will his ragged debate performance and Twitter … Continue reading →

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Ex-Gov. Grasping with Attempt at Preventing kynect Closure

Posted on February 19, 2016 by theurbanllama

Former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear announced the formation last week of a tax-exempt organization to raise awareness about the impending demise of kynect, Kentucky’s locally-grown outlet of Obamacare, by new Republican Gov. Matt Bevin. The bipartisan organization, “Save Kentucky Healthcare,” … Continue reading →

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The Kitchen is Open for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 17, 2016 by theurbanllama

With the snow Sunday, Valentine’s Day turned into a sugar-fueled house party. Coffee, energy drinks, pop and candy ensured the whole house was jacked up to a furious winter fever. Between news shows and a “Better Call Saul” binge-watch on … Continue reading →

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Republican Tone Turns Dark in Debate

Posted on February 14, 2016 by theurbanllama

Things were testy and acrimonious from the jump Saturday night at the Republican presidential debate in South Carolina. This was going to be tense regardless as the contestants for the GOP presidential nomination had winnowed to six, and separation is … Continue reading →

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Democrats Spar in Milwaukee As Race Heads to South Carolina and Nevada

Posted on February 12, 2016 by theurbanllama

The Democrats convened in Milwaukee, WI last night for the PBS NewsHour Debate. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders sharpened their tones toward one another, with more pointed attacks on their records in an attempt to force contrasts between the two … Continue reading →

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