>> What do you mean good solid victory? <<
In 2004, Bush got 281 electoral votes (53%), carried 31 states, and received 50.7% of the popular vote (vs. Kerry’s 48.3%). Even the sainted Bill Clinton never received more than 50% of the popular vote.
Bottom Line:
I’ll call that victory “solid” any day of the week.
The remaining Establishment candidates....
Rubio:
He finished with a nice 3rd place in Iowa and entered NH as the leading Establishment. But a combination of being attaced by all the other Establishment and Cruz followed by Mr Roboto antics at the debate. The translates to POP & FIZZLE. Rubio's smooth talk on the campaign stump has been reduced to memorized speeches.
Jeb:
The early favorite of the Establishment, his last name says Mr Establishment. The leader in BIG MONEY. The undisputed champion of Low Energy. This is getting embarrassing and I would think sooner or later "W" will yank his brother off the stage, if anything to save the family name.
Kasich:
Sorry, at every debate this guy is more annoying to listen too than any other candidate. Likability is a factor and he has none.
Christie:
I half expect Christie to come in 3rd in NH tomorrow and give him a brief glow in the sunshine before he crashes in SC and NV.
This is still a Trump / Cruz race for the GOP, Which means the GOP Establishment, no matter what comes in 3rd place. By the time the establishment forces 3 of those four to drop out so they can consolidate...it will be too late.
No matter what, the Establishment loses.