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Good point, which sort of makes sense from a business-side view of politics. But Bachmann always struck me as an idealist, who would put beliefs and principles above everything else. She is - above all else - a politician.

I might get flamed for saying it, but I completely agree with you on Gingrich, btw. I’m still hoping Cain will rebound but my instincts tell me he’s finished, and Gingrich is the last real hope we have to beat Romney.

Yes... You should be ready for flaming. Your continued support for Cain is admirable, but I think your instincts are most likely correct. Personally, I've always thought Cain was alright (caveat - assuming he's not guilty of the allegations). But, I never thought he was a good candidate. That's my opinion, and opinions vary. I think your conclusion is rational - not just because it agrees with me - and many others may be coming to the same realization.

Love or hate it - if they knock out Newt, we will have Mitt. That's they way I see it...

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That’s one of the reasons that I’m pretty much on full lurker mode nowadays. These campaign seasons get really nasty. People tend to get a little too emotionally invested. I personally think people have to keep an open mind and not become dead-set that one candidate is “America’s Only Hope.” In the end, only one of these people is going to get the nomination. And I like all of them except Huntsman and Romney, so I would be happy if any of them got it.

Every non-Romney candidate except for Paul, Huntsman, and Santorum has exploded to the top, then flamed out. It’s been an ugly, volatile race. Like you, I see Gingrich as the last viable option, unless Santorum pulls something miraculous at the last minute (which I sorta doubt).