Today is Super Tuesday, or as it is known to many Canadians, just a regular Tuesday.
Read more: It’s Almost Super Tuesday, But What Is Super Tuesday?
Ten states will vote tonight, but not for the next American Idol; that voting takes place tomorrow night. The busiest day of the Republican race, this Super Tuesday will place 419 delegates up for grabs, with 1,144 needed to secure the presidential nomination. Depending on how the delegates vote, one of the four prime candidates could strengthen their lead, or fall completely out of the race to head the GOP.
Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney currently leads with 203 delegates, followed by former Sen. Rick Santorum with 92, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich with 33, and member of the House of Representatives, Ron Paul, with 25.
Now, with that jargon fresh in your head, why not make the knowledge a bit more relatable?
Earlier this year, perennial heartthrob, talented actor, and king of internet memes, Ryan Gosling, starred in the contemporary political thriller, The Ides of March. Using the ever-popular ‘hey girl’ meme, ‘the Gos’ will help you sort out exactly what all the Super Tuesday hype is about, as only he can.
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Joanna Adams writes the Morning Cable, and lots more, for Toronto Standard. Follow her on Twitter at †@nowstarringTO.
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