I don’t mean to belittle your point, which is solid. But what CEP candidate has invested over 6 years, has the backing of a GOP level group and spent tens to hundreds of millions (collectively and over the duration of 2 elections) to get the job?
None.
And that’s my point. There is everything at stake for him, the GOP and many believe, the planet. There is no way some schmuck was vetted at Obama level into positions of authority anywhere near him.
The GOP has all their deck chairs arranged and they are the finest mahogany their money could buy.
No accident, no rogue action. Planned, executed and now one of 2 things. 1: Damage control. 2: He wanted this for some reason still unfolding.
I’m going with 1.