With Thompson in, Hunter’s out. He just doesn’t know it yet.
I think not. Hunter is in for the long haul.
If we get Thompson as POTUS, I can certainly see a job for Hunter in the White House.
That may be true, but I am sorry to see it. Hunter is, in my view, the better man and probably smarter. Too bad he didn’t have a TV show, too. But you know who has a bigger TV show? James Gandofini - let’s nominate him!
We know McCain is toast. As is Giuliani...neither man "knows it yet."
To my way of thinking, the only three potentially viable candidates comes down to Duncan, Thompson and maybe Romney. They all have things to commend them. Romney unfortunately has his social issues record which is not easily run from. Thompson has a short history, not as distinguished or productive as Hunter's [albeit there are others who dispute that as China watchers note here] but he clearly knows how to get media, and a good sound bite. A skill not to be overlooked, so long as his leadership capabilities...and strategic sensibilities... transcend that gift... And Duncan has shown he knows how to humbly serve. And has a cogency that truly makes for good media...but a gift which goes unremarked and unnoticed because he hasn't reckoned with a media intent on censoring him.
He also needs to expand his organization, and spend what it takes. He can't just wait for lightning to strike...he must "make a move" that flanks and scuttles the others. There may be time for that, but time is running out.
Hunter would likely get my vote.