[AuntB]

No, Thompson wants to win quickly and bring our troops home shortly thereafter.

Why didn't he just say that? He'd have been a lot better off.

[Grunthor]

“Why didn’t he just say that? He’d have been a lot better off.”

Better off than what? He’s running first or second in most reputable polls and even supporters of the most obscure candidates must admit that he’s been in the top tier since he entered the race.