and not the mental defective, Obama-supporting ineligible, shapeshifter,
carpetbagging, backstabbing misogynist, Mitt Willard Romney(care).
Posted on 09/23/2010 6:16:30 AM PDT by facedodge
If Bob Dole and John McCain became our presidential candidates mostly because they were "next in line," who then fits that role this time around? Newt? Jeb?
If Carter gave us Reagan, how do we make sure 0bama gives us the "next Reagan" and not the next in line?
If the deciding factor was the “next in line” line of thought than the next candidate would be Mitt Romney. But since he’s a POS I can’t seriously see him winning the nomination.
Of course I couldn’t see McCain winning the nomination either and we all know how that turned out.
There really isn’t a ‘next in line’ figure this time around, unless you want to count Mittens.
I think you are “begging the question.” I don’t think it’s necessarily true that Dole and McCain were “destined” to be nominees.
Romney? Honestly, I don’t think there is a ‘next in line’ right now. That’s a good thing. Let’s let them fight it out.
I hadn’t thought of it like that. You’re right.
“next in line”
well Reagan was “next in line” since he had run against Ford and lost in 76 (Barely lost went down to the convention i think)
Next in line is Mitt.
I believe Palin’s level of support is only so high, but her supporters are more zealous than any other prospective candidates. If she pulls only 30% in the early primaries but the field is so large that everybody else comes away with even less then she COULD walk away with the nomination.
What about Forbes in 2000? Or Kemp?
Isn't Palin next in line in 2012?
Palin....she was the running mate on the last ticket so it would follow that it should be hers IF she runs.....
Sorta like Richard Nixon, GHW Bush or Dan Quayle were next in line huh? Yep the mold has been cast.
There’s a new dynamic with the Tea Party influence - it’s like the GOP has suddenly found itself with an antibody against the RINO virus.
That won’t keep those establishment types from running, but I can’t see them weathering a Tea Party onslaught.
I have great respect for Gingrich’s insights, but he’s blown his shot with the Pelosi and Scuzzafava fiascos. Romney has too many enemies among the rank-and-file GOP. I like Palin, but she’s been so tainted by two years of constant mud-slinging, she’d really have to run a flawless primary to succeed.
I’m looking for some new faces to break out - maybe Pence, maybe Ryan, who knows. I expect a lot will depend on whether the elephants take over Congress, and then if someone in the GOP uses that situation to show some real leadership.
DeMint is my guy, but Mitt is going to be tough to beat as most states allow independents and democrats to vote. Also figure the solid conservative vote will be split among several candidates while Huck will get the Southern Baptist and single issue social voters.
The only answer I have to your question is "No one who couldn't beat John McCain in a primary."
I believe the “next in line” conversation is spot on. Despite having better candidates for 2008, they gave it to Juan. It’s simply how this organization works.
But now that the Tea Party is in the house, I hope they pick the Best candidate, instead of the next Juan.
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