[NapkinUser]

"A current motion to limit the size of the debates would likely end Paul’s chances."

Who says the media doesn't pick the candidates? They basically made Obama who he is by never shuting up about him which gets his name out. The media says the candidates are Romney, Giuliani, McCain, Clinton, Obama and maybe Edwards. The rest don't exist.

[coconutt2000]

The GOP's conceding nothing

Hmm... Odd, not from where I'm sitting.

[HankReardon]

Why would Republicans concede? And to who?

Concede to the Democratic party that has been openly trying to lose the war on terror for 6 years?

Concede to the Democratic party that has been bashing the American economy in hopes of a downturn for 6 years?

What we need are Republicans that do not want to “get along” with Democrats but instead, are willing to DEFEAT Democrats.

Know any?

[SittinYonder]

They basically made Obama who he is by never shuting up about him which gets his name out

Look at the 2004 race. The media tried to make Dean until he screeched himself out of the race.

[SittinYonder]

• Rep. Tom Tancredo: This Colorado congressman’s campaign could rise with the prominence of his signature issue, immigration, in the minds of Republican voters. His $1 million first-quarter fundraising was surprisingly strong, but his poll numbers are still within the margin of error of zero percentage points.

On Healthcare:
"Helping people join health care associations, or starting health saving plans is a great idea. I support that, as well as allowing them to buy health insurance from wherever they want. That expands individual freedom and opportunities."
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[Iscool]

"A current motion to limit the size of the debates would likely end Paul’s chances."

If they knock out Tancredo, Hunter, and Paul, I'll not participate in their primary vote...I'll not vote for a Republican for President...It's a done deal...

[Cringing Negativism Network]

Vote for Duncan Hunter.

You’ll have no trouble recognizing him:

He’s the adult.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Here's my take on this. You got the Big 3 MSM annointed ones (Giuliani/McCain/Romney) the "regular joe" Republicans (Brownback, Huckabee, T Thompson, Gilmore) the real conservatives who are unfortunately longshots (Paul, Hunter, Tancredo) and the knights in shining armor (F Thompson, Gingrich) who'll immediately be the front-runner.

Fred Thompson, IMO, is the only one who is electable across the board - one who'll lock up the conservative vote and grab votes from red staters too. The base is going to demand he choose one of the real conservatives instead of settling for a "regular joe" Republican or one of the Big 3. I see Hunter, with his military record and experience, not to mention his hawkish view on China, to be the no-brainer choice for VP.

Despite his moderate fiscal record, I give Hunter an edge over both Tancredo and Paul. He wore the uniform, he is also for border security & is solid on socon/national security issues without coming across as a neo-con.

Hunter is the real dark horse in this race, IMO. Conservatives are squeamish about Paul's foreign policy views & Tancredo has a history of saying the wrong things. None of the "regular joe" Republicans have a chance - too establishment. Romney is easily the most conservative of the Big 3 and he'll give Fred a good run for his money in the primaries.