Why Each Leading GOP Candidate Will Not Win the Party Nomination

Rasmussen Reports ^ | 08/06/07 | Rasmussen Reports

[xcamel]

Time for the ‘also ran’ bunch to get out of the sandbox.

[Mamzelle]

The real problem that no one is talking about—the GOP base is angry, and it’s a cold anger.

[greyfoxx39]

The real problem that no one is talking about—the GOP base is angry, and it’s a cold anger.

And with good reason.

Question is, how will that anger play out at the polls?

[Califreak]

With the “leaders” off to the side, there’s more room for my guy! Heehee. Duncan Hunter bump to the top.

[pgyanke]

Time for the ‘also ran’ bunch to get out of the sandbox.

No. Let them get to the primary. There is at least one good candidate there to pick up the pieces when the front-runners stumble. At the very least, the second tier can help put conservative values in play for the other candidates.

Just because the presidential election season started early is no reason for an early capitulation.

[squidly]

I don’t know about the nomination, but it’s Giulani’s personal life that will keep him from winning the general election.

[GeorgefromGeorgia]

The GOP base is angry, and they should be, but not at these men.

[Squidpup]

“fire in the belly” - what a poor, unoriginal story. Was it written in crayon? Nothing personal to the poster

[the gillman@blacklagoon.com]

“...But, while it is easy to explain why each of those men will not win the GOP nomination, one of them will...”

One of those guys?

I’ll be staying home.

[airborne]

http://www.gohunter08.com/

[ishabibble]

I’m really sick and tired of being told that I have to choose between Rudy or Fred. Mitt is another choice, although he is the “top tier” long shot. It’s too early, and that field is too narrow for anyone to claim the mantle of heir to the GOP. There really is such a thing as burnout, I’ve already got it!

[econjack]

McCain is toast, primarily because of his stance on immigration plus his co-sponsorship of some fairly liberal bills. Rudy has problems with his pro-choice position and I think that’s enough to rule him out. In my mind, that leaves Mitt and Fred. I see Fred’s thought process parallel those of Reagan, which I like a lot. Mitt is still relatively unknown outside of the East. A lot of people make an issue of his religion, but they also said JFK would lose because of his religion. I think US voters are a little more flexible on religion than the MSM thinks. For me, a fiscal conservative is needed and I want to see someone talk about tying spending promises (a la Hillary) directly with the funds to support such new programs. If someone had the ba77$ to reduce entitlements, they’d get my vote.

[Weeedley]

Duncan is at a minuscule 1%. If he is that great, how can his following be that small?

[WildcatClan]

If there is enough time for the ‘gonna runs’ to avoid the sandbox, I fail to see the urgency for the “also rans” to get out.

[ejonesie22]

I agree, especially in regards to Hunter and Tanc. Good men, who will have a tough time, but also help give perspective.

I am a Thompson man and shall be until he either wins,disappoints or falls, however I like having these guys as a fall back. My only concern would be the general, but time will tell.

I even say that Paul should be right in there, it adds to the drama, or maybe the entertainment value...

[Paperdoll]

>Time for the ‘also ran’ bunch to get out of the sandbox.<

LOL! More like it’s time for the almost running to show their stuff, like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmKUMuPAMSE

[org.whodat]

The GOP base is angry, and they should be, but not at these men.

Wrong!

[greyfoxx39]

LOL! More like it’s time for the almost running to show their stuff

Good for Fred...he wouldn't be bullied. And, he didn't stomp out either. Not a bad clip for him.

[3niner]

With the “leaders” off to the side, there’s more room for my guy! Heehee. Duncan Hunter bump to the top.

It doesn't matter how good he might be. If he's sharing 2% with 3 other guys, there's no way he will be nominated.