Posted on 05/18/2011 2:08:59 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd
The Republican race to get the 2012 nomination has barely begun, yet it already has its fair share of casualties who have fallen by the wayside.
First, there was Haley Barbour, the good ol' boy Mississippi governor, who was widely expected to run – even by his own staff – right up until the moment he pulled out. Then, Donald Trump's bizarre campaign fired itself. Finally, Mike Huckabee, who topped a lot of Republican polls and was favourite to win Iowa, declared: "All the factors say go, but my heart says no."
Which leads one to wonder: who might be next to take a dive and pull out before they even get in?
Sarah Palin looks a good bet.
(Excerpt) Read more at guardian.co.uk ...
It is also saying that 80% of the Republican voters want somebody other than Romney. Should he drop out, too?
Just want to add that Palin has done none of the things that serious candidates do in these early months. That’s why savvy political observers do not believe she is running. Might she decide to get in after all? Yes, but the longer she goes without doing all the necessary preparatory work, the harder it will be for her to overcome the challenges of organizing a national campaign apparatus.
I could go along with that, but he also has high name id and thin support.
While Palin has higher name ID and intense support.
So, maybe, she oughtta get in. Huh?
Since they both lost the last time I doubt it. And there is another poll posted here that says Bachmann has higher intense support, with 58% name id.
McCain lost. And he would've lost by an even larger margin had it not been for Palin.
I think he will. He’s announcing on Saturday. I hate to hear the naysayers dismiss him saying no one knows him. Let’s all work real hard so everyone will know him. Everyone is an “unknown” at some point. He’s tremendous.
His falsely maufactured illusion of leadership/ charisma that a large number of people cannot see through.
You better watch out there may be a Republican under your bed.
“Dire predictions” and “fear tactics” are you blind to what Urkel is attempting to do? Are you going to effectively assist that. This more than would be justified by your petty complaints. ANY Republican would be far preferable to Urkel. I would vote for Satan himself to defeat him.
Lighten up. Tere are more peeps than you know that are with ya. We don’t like it.
That’s what Stalin thought when he instructed the Communists not to ally with the Social Democrats against Hitler. That worked out real gud, didn’t it?
She will have plenty of money available to her. I have never given to an individual candidate but I will to her.
Or a Chihuahua. But the Chihuahua would have a lot more Spunk.
Well then Newtie should be in good shape now that he has shot himself in both feet right out of the starting gate while crossing his legs to hold a pee.
Another term of Urkel and there won’t be anything to save. Nor will there be any virtue in you sitting in the ruins proudly telling all “Obama is no different than the Republicans”.
Every GOP candidate is better than Obama. Don’t be ridiculous.
There is a difference in dragging a lacking Republican to the right and attempting to prevent incredible evil. Look at what Clinton was able to do to our national security in his two terms. Look at what Obama has already done. That cannot be allowed to continue.
Expecting the election of those who can get about 2% of the vote is ridiculous as is expecting a White Knight to ride in from the non-political world.
Politics is the art of the possible.
Perry is obviously an honorable man and would make a fine president.
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