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A Huckabee-less field also makes the Iowa caucuses far more competitive as the Arkansas Republican would have been a clear favorite in the state following his surprise victory there in 2008. Thats good news for people like Rep. Michele Bachmann (Minn), former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich all of whom are expected to make a major push in the Hawkeye State.

Posted by Bobby 2011-05-15 08:06|| || Front Page|| [11134 views ] Top

#1 good. that populist faux-Republican schtick is disgusting

Posted by Frank G 2011-05-15 10:18|| 2011-05-15 10:18|| Front Page Top

#2 Huckabee's out. Who's a good candidate who can beat BHO?

Posted by JohnQC 2011-05-15 10:40|| 2011-05-15 10:40|| Front Page Top

#3 Something tells me the MSM's hoping to select Ogabe's opponent for Nov. '12. Herman Cain handily won the SC Republican debate according to Frank Luntz' focus...and ever since then seems to be on the receiving end of an orchestrated strategy to strangle his campaign in the cradle by refusing to even mention it.

Posted by RIcky bin Ricardo (Abu Babaloo) 2011-05-15 11:32|| 2011-05-15 11:32|| Front Page Top

#4 JQC:

Here's my take:

- Prefer governors. Legislators don't generally do well in presidential elections.

That takes out Bachman, Newt, Paul and Santorum

- Should be able to carry their home state. Basically, they should have a built in constituency, and ideally it would be the people who know them best. Even better, it should be a state that would otherwise be in play.

That takes out Romney and Santorum

- Avoid the Democrat-lite. Real Democrat always beats Democrat-lite.

That takes out Huntsman.

Who does that leave?

Johnson - Looking like an also-ran.

Palin - Love her, but the Dem Attack Machine has left her maimed.

Daniels - We'd win Indiana anyway, and he's weak on some issues (e.g. judges), but generally a strong candidate.

Pawlenty - Once endorsed Cap & Trade, like just about every other candidate, but unlike all the others he has recanted. Has a solid record of fiscal conservatism and taking on the Dems and unions, and MN would be a great pick up. Won re-election in MN in 2006, a year when most Pubs were getting slaughtered.

Cain - Inspiring speaker, fresh face, solid conservative credentials. Downsides are no money and never been elected to public office. The money part is easy to fix.

I personally like Cain and Pawlenty, and could live with Daniels. If I left someone out, they don't matter anyway. Also, when reading the news coverage of these guys, remember that it's written by people who want us to LOSE.

Posted by Iblis 2011-05-15 11:33|| 2011-05-15 11:33|| Front Page Top

#5 Every time I see this guy, I expect to hear banjo music...

Posted by tu3031 2011-05-15 13:32|| 2011-05-15 13:32|| Front Page Top

#6 Cain.

Now, how do we get the Lame Stream Media to stop pretending he doesn't exist>

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2011-05-15 13:51|| 2011-05-15 13:51|| Front Page Top

#7 Tell the LSM he's McCains brother?

Posted by JohnQC 2011-05-15 19:08|| 2011-05-15 19:08|| Front Page Top

#8 Hopefully, Cain has a brother named "Mac" Cain.

Posted by JohnQC 2011-05-15 19:10|| 2011-05-15 19:10|| Front Page Top

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