Your circular logic is almost too clever.
If Hunter had been polling better, then perhaps he would not want his “name” to be a rallying cry when he dropped out.
But in reality, he only had 2-3% support consistently, whether in lib Northeastern states or heavily conservative Western states.
I know many on FR don’t want to believe it, but there are other factors which enter a person’s mind when choosing a candidate, other than “Is he the MOST conservative?”
Republicans ALSO want an affable, likable candidate — one they can relate to.
One they think understands their personal situation, even though that’s impossible.
Duncan would make a GREAT Sec.Defense .... but he was a lousy Presidential candidate.
“Republicans ALSO want an affable, likable candidate — one they can relate to.”
Oh, I’ll fully admit that Hunter lacked the charisma to be elected, that was my one fear for him from day one; I was hoping he’d find a way to connect with voters on a more personal level, but it never happened.