I’m Going To Say Something Nice about Jeb Bush….

The Conservative Treehouse ^ | 10/17/15 | Sundance

[Amntn]

I’m Going To Say Something Nice about Jeb Bush….

Posted on October 17, 2015 by sundance

…. at least he is a real bona fide candidate. Regardless of how fraught with inherent deception Jeb Bush’s intent and purposes for seeking the GOP nomination, he is in fact a real candidate; with, factual action taking place on the ground to support his efforts.

Like Donald Trump, Jeb Bush is structurally in the race -with infrastructure- trying to win it. The other multiple candidates, not so much; actually, not even close.

Spurred by our discovery of the internal Republican National Committee efforts to engage with State Republican party apparatus, vis-á-vis “ongoing rule changes“, numerous boots on the ground have begun reporting the absence of candidate activity amid various (Pre-March 16th) primary states.

Multiple calls to local and state Republican party leadership originally intended to find out when they were going to make decisions on proportional rules for delegate distribution, have accidentally identified another aspect (it’s Déjà vu to the pre-primary spring ’14 all over again).

Similar to the early political indicators we identified in the period of October ’13 through May ’14, which eventually led to the discovery of the larger GOPe road map, there are events which -if they were transpiring- would indicate who has the best opportunity for success in the 2016 primary race.

Put another way, if a candidate was genuine, there are specific actions needed now in order for that candidate to be reasonably considered ‘making-an-earnest-effort’. Absent of those actions, the motivation is transparently somewhat “less than” making a real bid to attain the GOP nomination.

A great example is Virginia (again hat-tip to boots on ground) where any candidate must gather 5,000 signatures from ‘registered republican voters’, and include 200 signatures from each of the 11 congressional districts (also registered republican voters), along with the application fees, to be considered a candidate. All of this must be accomplished by December.

Only two candidates, Jeb Bush and Donald Trump, have efforts underway to qualify there. No Ted Cruz, no Marco Rubio, no Carly Fiorina, not even Jim Gilmore (former gov) is making a visible effort. You make up your own mind what that implies, but the reality doesn’t change.

Same thing, same non-players, going on in Illinois, Wisconsin and Florida.

FIRST FOUR – Iowa and New Hampshire is less predictive of campaign intent because all candidates HAVE TO make an impression to keep up appearances. However, even there, the real action is only within Team Trump and Team Jeb with Carson, Cruz and Fiorina doing the next closest effort.

South Carolina is easy-peasy because all it takes is a registration form, filing fee and viola’ name on ballot. Nevada (caucus) state is more similar to Iowa, and again similar activity.

However, once you go beyond those February race states, that’s when things really shrink. Calling around the various states election offices and republican party offices you find there’s little to no effort except for Jeb Bush and Donald Trump campaigns.

Understanding the GOPe road map, and understanding the RNC/GOPe have -for the past two years- planned for Jeb –and only Jeb– you begin to get a picture of why Donald Trump focuses almost exclusively on Jeb Bush. Quite simply, and factually, no-one else is extending their efforts beyond those February States.

Initially a supporter of someone other than Jeb or Trump might say: “well the campaign is getting around to it later”; except the “later” part is rapidly running out of time.

Taking the Thanksgiving holidays into account, there’s only about five or six full weeks left to do the ground work and get your nominee on the ballot in multiple states.

Winning in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina or Nevada doesn’t mean squat if the candidate isn’t eligible for North Carolina, Ohio, Illinois, Virginia, Texas etc. and few candidates, well, actually only Trump and Bush, have active efforts underway in every state to meet the qualification efforts for ballot placement.

[Amntn]

Can this be true???

[Amntn]

What do you make of this?

[Raycpa]

Cruz isn’t for real? I’m surprised.

[SamAdams76]

Ironically a big criticism of Trump is that he's focusing too much on the media and not enough on his "ground game."

This article shows he's the only candidate except establishment-backed Jebbie who's thinking beyond Iowa and New Hampshire and actively getting on all the primary ballots.

[Amntn]

Me too. That is why I wonder if it is true.

[babble-on]

Basically the piece is saying that it’s time for about 10 of these yo-yos to end the charade, and that is true.

[Amntn]

You’re are correct.

I’m not surprised that most of the “also ran’s” aren’t doing anything but I am surprised about Cruz and Carson.

[hoosiermama]

Thanks A
FYI yaAll

[Larry Lucido]

Can this be true???

If a blogger said it, how can it not be true? He's got a blog!

[BigEdLB]

PPP National Poll 10/4/15

Who would you prefer as the Republican candidate if you had to choose between just

Jeb Bush and Donald Trump?

Jeb Bush 36%

Donald Trump 56%

Not sure 8%

Hmmmm

[SE Mom]

Yikes, what an odd bit of information. Fascinating.

I guess we’d know better how to view this if we knew what all the candidates were doing in Sept/Oct of 08 and 12. I mean obviously Pataki and Gilmore and Graham aren’t going to do much, but hell, if these others aren’t even serious, what’s the point of debates, campaigns...all of it?

[Dr. Sivana]

The filing deadline is two months away on Virginia. It’s a tough state to get on the ballot in, but don’t write Cruz, Carson or Rubio off there yet. They have money and resources to compete there. There is no point in being first in line.

BTW, Reagan failed to qualify for the ballot in NY or PA due to their punitive rules in 1976. Was he not a real candidate?

[BlackFemaleArmyColonel]

This article may have some merit. I believe a lot of these candidates are seeking cabinet positions...just a hunch.

[okie01]

This article shows he's the only candidate except establishment-backed Jebbie who's thinking beyond Iowa and New Hampshire and actively getting on all the primary ballots.

Cruz is way ahead of both the Donald and Jeb when it comes to on-the-ground organization and ballot access.

[hoosiermama]

Nit until they gather up delegates for the outsiders from the states that divide delegates. Once we hit winner take all it will be GOPee against the people. Gird yourselves. We will be hit with everything they’ve got. They will use anything to keep their power. Just like they did with McCane and Rooney!

[RKBA Democrat]

Getting on the VA ballot is notoriously difficult. Last time only willard and Ron Paul did so. If Saint Rafael or any of the others aren’t already chasing signatures in VA, then they aren’t planning on being on the ballot.

I’ve personally signed several ballot access petitions (yes, extreme irony given my anti voting views). But I don’t see any particularly active push from the candidates with the possible exception of The Donald.

[MNJohnnie]

Cruz is way ahead of both the Donald and Jeb when it comes to on-the-ground organization and ballot access.

Umm did you read the article? No he is not. And he better get moving.

[MNJohnnie]

He actually got a better track record for accuracy the the MSM so I would not be so quick to dismiss him

[Dr. Sivana]

From: https://www.tedcruz.org/news/sen-cruz-names-virginia-leadership-team-bill-stanley-as-chairman/

Sen. Cruz Names Virginia Leadership Team, Bill Stanley as Chairman

HOUSTON, Texas – Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, announced William M. “Bill” Stanley, Majority Whip of the Virginia Senate Republican Caucus, will serve as chairman of his Virginia Leadership Team. Shak Hill, a retired United States Air Force Veteran combat pilot, and Cynthia Dunbar, a board member of the Virginia First Foundation and former Assistant Professor of Law and Advisor to the Provost of Liberty University, will serve as co-chairs.

“I am encouraged and honored to have Bill, Shak, and Cynthia head up our leadership team in Virginia,” said Senator Cruz. “The Commonwealth will play a critical role in the nominating process as Virginia Republicans make their decision on Super Tuesday. We are going to compete hard for their votes and with our outstanding and experienced leadership team’s help, I believe we will do very well. We are going to reunify the old Reagan coalition, and unify voters over the common cause of restoring our constitutional principles and conservative values.”

“I am excited to lead the Virginia effort to elect the freedom-loving constitutional conservative Ted Cruz as our next President,” said Sen. Stanley. “I am asking all Virginians, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the Commonwealth, to join our grassroots effort to be a part of reigniting the promise of America – for us, our children, and for generations to come. The story of Ted Cruz’s life and that of his family is the epitome of the American Dream. His vision for the future of our country is simple: that through his principled leadership, together we will build a dynamic nation where even those with nothing, have the chance to achieve anything.”

Virginia Cruz Chairman State Senator William M. “Bill” Stanley, Rocky Mount
Majority Whip of the Virginia Senate Republican Caucus
Virginia State Senator, SD-20

Virginia Cruz Co-Chairman Shak Hill, Centreville
Former candidate for U.S. Senate and retired United States Air Force Veteran combat pilot.

Virginia Cruz Co-Chairman Cynthia Dunbar, Forest
Board Member of the Virginia First Foundation. Former Assistant Professor of Law and Advisor to the Provost of Liberty University. Former elected member of the Texas State Board of Education.

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[Amntn]

Absolutely!