Pres 2012: So By Now You Probably Heard, The Huckster Is Out (Predicts it's Palin vs. Romney)

Blue Arkansas ^ | May 15, 2011

[2ndDivisionVet]

I took a much needed break this weekend with friends and family and so I wasn’t around to blog the big news. Mike Huckabee is out of the running for the Presidential nomination.

Now, I said as early as February 22nd that I was betting Huckabee wouldn’t run. So I’m happy to have a winning prediction under my belt. But besides that, this really shakes up the calculus for 2012.

Iowa is now going to be wide open, and it leaves the “not Mitt Romneycare” position as one much easier to fill. The question is, who does this benefit? Palin? Bachmann? Someone else? Personally, I’ll be bold and say that Sarah Palin jumps in later in the year and consolidates that large chunk of the far right base that is, for all intents and purposes, the majority of the Republican Party. It will be her and Romney clashing state to state, right up to the end. Of course I reserve the right to be wrong, but after calling Huckabee’s non run for what it was I’m feeling lucky.

This also makes things easier for Dems in Arkansas. 2012 may end up being rough, but it’s starting to look, potentially, better than last year. Sure Obama isn’t going to help Democrats in Arkansas out, but Mike Huckabee would have come to the table with very real, and long, coattails in this state. As unpopular as Obama has been here in this state, I can’t see someone like Romney, Palin, or Gingrich getting Arkansans fired up for the Republicans. And while it may not make things a great deal easier, there is a big difference between a fired up base and a base that is holding its nose, especially if things continue to get worse for Republicans across the board as seems to be happening.

As for the Mike Huckabee Presidential Fan Club in Arkansas? To them I say get over it. Your man was a con-artist who was using you. All he cares about is himself and making money. So much for that “Godly preacher” business. Oh, and you get so very few chances in politics. This was probably Huckabee’s last, best shot to be President. It will not come around again.

[Jeff Winston]

And the last election is proof positive of that fact.

[presently no screen name]

You are the one that has been taken in by the media with your after the degree to which the media has poisoned her image.

They can't/didn't destroy it - that's why they kept at it and FAILED.

Your would probably make a good President. I just doubt shows more than you know about who/what you really are. So take your 'doubt' propaganda and shove it! You aren't as subtle as you think you are.

[presently no screen name]

And the last election is proof positive of that fact.

Proof positive of what?

[2ndDivisionVet]

1. Herman Cain. We’ve NEVER elected someone to the presidency who hasn’t held an elected or flag officer position. EVER.

2. Tim Pawlenty. Yawn.

3. Chris Christie. Gun-grabber. Pro-911 mosque, etc.

4. Michele Bachmann. Only one individual has ever won the presidency with just the House of Representatives on their resume. In a strange four-way race. Do you see 2012 being a 4-way race and Rep. Bachmann as Abraham Lincoln?

5. Rick Santorum. Couldn’t win his own state.

6. Bobby Jindal. Probably not a natural born citizen, as his parents were not American citizens at his time of birth.

[Jeff Winston]

Of the fact that a large percentage of the American public can be misled by the media.

Or do you disagree with that, too?

[The Cajun]

Bobby Jindal, decent enough governor for Louisiana, but doesn't hold a candle to Palin or Bachmann when it comes to true conservatism.
Closer to *Bush* type of conservatism.

[Jeff Winston]

Look, you can continue to believe whatever you want. I'm not stopping you. Nor do I wish to belittle Palin in any way. Like I said, I think she would probably make a good President.

But calling me names doesn't change reality.

The reality is that the media has, SO FAR AT LEAST, been pretty successful in poisoning the public's view of her. If you deny that, then you're just not in touch with reality.

Can that reality be changed? I don't know. Maybe. It's worth a shot. If I were her, I would probably run and see if I could do it. Anything's possible in politics.

But for now, at least, polls consistently show her with high negatives. Not with you, not with me, but with the people who are actually going to vote in this country.

Or have you forgotten about them? That THEY, not you or me alone, choose the next President?

A Gallup poll LAST month said that 65% of Americans would definitely NOT vote for Palin as President:

http://www.gallup.com/poll/147272/not-vote-trump-palin.aspx

I'm not quite sure how you overcome 2/3rds of voters having already decided they're not going to vote for you. If you know, you need to contact Palin's team.

Does Palin herself, and her team, acknowledge the REALITY of that public perception? If they're even halfway, remotely competent (and I have no doubt they are), then they know what the score is.

By the way, I'm quite used to ad-hominem attacks by people who simply want to deny plain, obvious documentable reality, so feel free to make as many more as you like.

[onyx]

We are Free Republic! We have faith in CONSERVATIVES!

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To: GoCards; Syncro; Sheila Robinson; All

This was at the Tea Party Express rally in Reno, NV last week (Go Sharron Angle!). The lady in the cowboy hat with the sweet smile is my wife Sheila. And that’s Syncro’s left eyeball in the upper left as he focuses his video camera.

Sarah was introduced to me by Sal Russo (leader of the Tea Party Express) who introduced me as Jim Robinson from freerepublic.com. She said thank you for all you guys have done, then leaned forward and gave me a little cheek to cheek hug. I took it as she loves the FReepers and pass it on to all of you!!

Woo hoo!! FR is Palin Country!!

48 posted on 10/26/2010 12:12:51 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Rebellion is brewing!! Just vote them OUT!!)

[Jim Robinson]

This was at the Tea Party Express rally in Reno, NV last week (Go Sharron Angle!). The lady in the cowboy hat with the sweet smile is my wife Sheila. And that’s Syncro’s left eyeball in the upper left as he focuses his video camera.

Sarah was introduced to me by Sal Russo (leader of the Tea Party Express) who introduced me as Jim Robinson from freerepublic.com. She said thank you for all you guys have done, then leaned forward and gave me a little cheek to cheek hug. I took it as she loves the FReepers and pass it on to all of you!!

Woo hoo!! FR is Palin Country!!

[Jeff Winston]

You could be right about those (and certainly are about a lot of them).

I personally think the USSC would probably rule that both BO and BJ are natural born citizens. Of course, we don’t have that ruling. But at this point, especially with Obama’s precedent and unless that precedent is overturned (unlikely IMO) I think Jindal, whatever some here may believe, probably has a shot. At this point I personally would pull that lever.

Of course, I’d pull it for a number of the others, too.

I don’t know that Jindal’s going to run, though.

[Jeff Winston]

Including either Palin or Bachmann.

[onyx]

Did anyone dissing Sarah Palin miss this?

[presently no screen name]

you can continue to believe whatever you want. I'm not stopping you

But you damn well are trying to stop others! Like I said, you aren't so subtle.

SO FAR AT LEAST, been pretty successful in poisoning the public's view of her. If you deny that, then you're just not in touch with reality.

And that's how you are doing it! They have NOT been successful and you keep speaking THEIR talking points - they FAILED and you keep saying they were successful. They tried for 2.5 years and came up with NOTHING!!

And you speak of reality? Now I call you a troll! I knew if you posted enough you'd out yourself. Tell us - where were they successful - show us what did they do or say they stuck with 'the people'. Let's hear it.

A poll watcher! LOL! how clueless are you? You believe whatever your read from the media but you wouldn't know a conservative when you see/hear one. Polls are just another propaganda tool by the media. How old are you anyway? High school, I'm thinking. Although, I know some high schoolers and they aren't so easily taken in.

But for now, at least, polls consistently show her with high negatives. Not with you, not with me, but with the people who are actually going to vote in this country.

Don't include me in with you. You lie because you believe what they say! A poll watcher - a pablum eater out of liberals hands and you are looking for credibility? LOL! Get lost.

They couldn't destroy her in the media - so now they are 'trying' to convince the clueless in their polls and you buy it hook line and sinker and come here and spread their propaganda. Try it somewhere else - you are way over your head here. Sometimes I bother with you trolls when I want to kick some sh!! and other times I ignore you liberals.

[presently no screen name]

a large percentage of the American public can be misled by the media............Or do you disagree with that, too?

That's what you are hoping for - posting your propaganda on FR, troll.

[Berlin_Freeper]

The race is shaping up perfect for Palin considering there is much hoopla about the candidates being second and third rate.

When Palin enters the race she is going to be the instant star.

[presently no screen name]

Love it - Conservatism meets conservatism! They know their own!

The trolls here are easy to spot in spite of the conservative mask they wear.

GO SARAH! You were raised up for such a time as this!

[onyx]

Good night, sweet you!
Keep the faith and the good work!’

[presently no screen name]

Thank YOU and, also, for the pictures of Madame President and our conservative leader - Jim!

[newzjunkey]

“STILL” is misspelled.

[presently no screen name]

I’m just not that optimistic. Because I know that a LOT of people are hugely affected by the media, and her poll numbers aren’t that good.

I'm not surprised at the people you know who bow to the media since your posts reek of liberalism. BTW, Conservatives are VERY optimistic. After all, look at Sarah - she walks right over the liberals and she hasn't missed a step.

Could they come up? Maybe so.

Spoken like a wuss; yet, 'posing' as a conservative. LOL! YOU FAIL!

But if you think the American public can’t be misled by the media, then I’m sorry, but you’re simply in denial.

I'm not in denial - I'm showing how you are a troll and are merely here to cause doubt and spread your propaganda. Conservatives don't eat your pablum poison. We throw your poison right back at you. Liberal tactics don't work here - fear for one - with "all the people you know, the polls say this', etc. You're pathetic in your attempt at very old liberal tactics on a conservative board against CONSERVATIVE SARAH!

[monocle]

Good luck in your endeavours to convince many here on this site on how many voters have been brainwashed by the MSM. I exhausted from making this point over and over. There many here in the State of Denial(this state being one of the fifty-seven visited by Obama) and many who project their beliefs on the entire population.