[9YearLurker]

A consolidated Establishment/RINO vote (behind Rubio) and a fractured conservative vote (spread among Trump, Cruz, and, for the misguided—Carson and Carly) is not a particularly good thing.

[Still Thinking]

Granted, but I think the outsiders (Trump, Carson, and Carly) may be about to peak and start running out of gas, and Cruz can kick Rubio’s ass one-on-one.

[Catsrus]

I agree. I hope Jeb stays in. I think his supporters will go to Rubio and that could spell disaster. Then again, how much support does he really have?

[Dave W]

I agree completely. I want Bush to stay in...he splits votes with Kasich and Christie. Rubio - I'm not so certain. Rubio is conservative (verbally) with the exception of immigration and his gang of eight appeasement. However, I have no doubt he will betray us often if he assumes office. I don't trust him. Much to my dismay, most people I know seem to like him and there is no doubt he is gaining traction because I see it. They think he is conservative and if you listen to what he says, that is true. His actions tend to be much more RINO in nature. You are correct, if Bush dropped out, the establishment will try to steer votes his way.

[catnipman]

“A consolidated Establishment/RINO vote (behind Rubio) and a fractured conservative vote (spread among Trump, Cruz, and, for the misguided—Carson and Carly) is not a particularly good thing.”

Indeed. It’s to our advantage for Jeb to stay in the race to the bitter end.