Months ago I argued many times on this board that in 2012, someone like him could possibly do it. (Perhaps you did too). These are different times and with the tea party, the internet, blogs, talk radio, etc - candidates can get big time over night - and they can fall over night.
Case in point: Cain probably picked up a ton of ex Perry support at the last minute - leads him to win this prominent event - and now suddenly he’s everywhere again.
Will he win? Who knows, but I think this proves at least that it’s possible. This puts to rest the worn out thinking of the 80’s and 90’s about who can, and who cannot, possibly win.
Will he win? Who knows, but I think this proves at least that it’s possible. This puts to rest the worn out thinking of the 80’s and 90’s about who can, and who cannot, possibly win.
Eisenhower didn’t have any political experience either.
What fascinates me is the number of people who jump ship each time something happens one way or another in the hopes of being known as supporting the winner.
What if Cain says something unpopular? Will there be a sudden rush to whoever is saying what the people want to hear?
And that is really what is going on, the candidate that tells the GOPers what they want to hear, not necessarily what needs to be said, will lead the way.
Bachman had some great ideas but jumped the shark and revealed severe character flaws by spreading gossip and rumors.
Romney is afraid to be controversial, seeking populist sound bytes.
Perry come across clumsy but proves wrong those who claim he lacks sincerity and only says things for momentary popularity. His persistence in unpopular ideas has cost him but seems to me that he has the ability to stand by convictions even when easier not to.
I love Newt’s intellect and understanding of history. I still have trouble visualizing his as President.