2008, Thompson punted, and the only choice was Huck— 2014, newt and rick collectively rec’d more votes than romney.
Also, as you know, they all campaign as conservatives-— none of them campaign as moderates. I think that’s why morris says
conservatism drives the primary process.
I can lie and say I understand the primary process well. I am just learning it. I fear jeb still. I don’t trust the powers that be.
I’ve had a theory from the minute I began to see all the “moderates” getting into the race.
I believe the GOP-e have decided to launch as many other people to see if they can get rid of Cruz. BECAUSE THAT IS THE GOAL - a lot of candidates is supposed to make it harder for Cruz to raise money (not happening - in fact Ted has raised more than Hillary - at this point); make it harder for Cruz to get a supportive audience (Ted is the only one who is reported time after time of getting standing ovations).
So, all this time I have suspected that the “moderates” were getting help from the GOP-e to run their campaigns by ripping Cruz apart.
SO FAR AS I CAN TELL .. it’s not working !!!!!!!