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06-08-2011, 09:08 PM | #76 |
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I'm not entirely sure why no one is talking about Johnson either. I would think a lot of Republicans can get behind him.
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06-09-2011, 01:25 AM | #77 | |
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I don't see why the party of economic conservatives have to subject themselves to stupidity (social conservatism). Ah the two party system.
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06-09-2011, 04:23 PM | #79 |
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Slow news day, but this is a pretty big development. Six, count them, six top senior aides just up and left Newt's campaign today. I thought he would at least last until July.
Exodus from Newt camp - Alexander Burns - POLITICO.com |
06-09-2011, 04:27 PM | #80 |
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This really puts him in a bind with the next debate right around the corner. Talk about being left high and dry.
Besides Newt being a loser of epic proportions, this might signal another dark horse jumping into the race or they're defecting to another campaign. Maybe Michelle Bachmann or Pawlenty? She'll be strong in Iowa. It's hard out there being pimp. |
06-09-2011, 04:40 PM | #81 |
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So there's some speculation out there that Rick Perry might be making a move to get in the race, he has close ties with a few of these guys.
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06-09-2011, 04:45 PM | #82 | |
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06-09-2011, 04:48 PM | #83 |
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Why? He could be the President of the Texas Federation of States.
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06-09-2011, 04:55 PM | #84 | |
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Rick Perry would carry Texas easily and then some, plus he's got that good old boy Texas swag. TPaw, Romney, Huntsman -- none of them quite have that appeal, if that makes sense. Sarah Palin is in weird corner politically. She can't afford, and can't stand, for the spotlight to be on someone else for too long, but she can't risk jumping in the race and getting her ass handed to her in Iowa. But one thing is for sure, she can't just parachute into the campaign like she did in 2008 and expect voters to genuflect and get behind her. She's going to have to earn it. This smells more and more like Rick Perry as I type. |
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06-09-2011, 05:22 PM | #85 |
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Update on Newt's campaign, more good news:
BREAKING: Gingrich campaign aides resign – CNN Political Ticker - CNN.com Blogs
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06-10-2011, 12:09 AM | #87 |
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Yeah Perry, and some folk still really want Chris Christie to run
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06-10-2011, 01:49 AM | #88 | |
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Texas Governor Rick Perry "serious" about White House bid - sources - Political Hotsheet - CBS News
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06-10-2011, 01:50 AM | #89 |
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I think they'd be formidable on the same ticket (especially given geography), but I doubt that happens.
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06-10-2011, 04:10 AM | #90 |
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The hallmark of a good candidate is the ability to win their home state. I am not convinced T-Paw, Palin, Romney, and Christy could win their state.
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