Posted on 08/16/2013 12:56:28 PM PDT by drewh
Christie joins Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul as newbies in the top tier along with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, according to the school's "Crystal Ball" predictors Larry Sabato and Kyle Kondik. They report that the recent philosophical battle between Paul and Christie sets up a rare political clash over the direction of the party, and has the result of taking the steam out of Rubio's climb to the top of potential GOP presidential candidates.
More surprising: They report hearing "faint whispers" from some Democrats, especially supporters of President Obama, who are eager to move beyond Hillary Clinton to a new candidate in 2016. Their choice: Recently-elected Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
We continue to hear faint whispers of opposition to Clinton among some Democrats, particularly among the party's young, Obama-supporting activists. Warren, who has a notably liberal background and who could have the same glass-ceiling shattering effect as Clinton if nominated, is the obvious person to challenge Clinton, if she wanted to. The grassroots on the left would find her an attractive alternative if Clinton is once again viewed as too establishment, or if Bill becomes controversial again -- always a possibility. So we're moving Warren up a notch on our Democratic presidential list," said Kondik and Sabato.
The UVa. team has had Walker in the top tier for a while, believing that he is known as an activist conservative governor who fought and won against unions. "In the event of a Paul-Christie duel (or a battle among others) for the soul of the Republican Party, Walker could present himself as a consensus choice whose nomination would avert a GOP identity crisis," they said.
Other changes in their rankings include moving Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum up a notch to the second tier of Republican candidates.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonexaminer.com ...
Their choice: Recently-elected Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren.Who writes this stuff?
I would actually take Hildabeast over Faux-Cahontas.
I would actually take Hildabeast over Faux-Cahontas.
Decisions, decisions... Fauxcahontas or the Butcher of Benghazi ?
If the ‘rats run a woman it will be Warren. She has the lack of shame and power lust of a true bolshevik and Hillary, despite her protestations, is ‘tarred’ and haggard and damaged goods due to her Benghazi treachery.
I didn't think Christie could jump, let alone to the top tier.
Don’t underestimate the Fake Indian. There is tremendous pent-up demand to see some bankers taken to the woodshed.
Like it matters anymore.
My SO predicts Hilary and Deval Patrick for the Dem ticket.
“Pork Porkie jumping” is quite a visual. That liberal Democrat pig doesn’t stand a chance of winning nationally.
Good grief.
God save and protect us from Chris Christie and Hillary.
The Scylla and Charybdis of 2016.
I like that the Squaw is being mentioned. Probably in order to make Hitlery look reasonable, by comparison.
It’s official. Chris Christi is the Republican sacrificial lamb in 2016. CNN has been gushing all over him today. You would think that Obama walked into the Matthews family Christmas dinner.
Well, since the post-2008 qualification for the Presidency is being a US Senator for five minutes, we can look forward to a Warren-Cruz race.
You would opt for the formerly concussed Hillary?
Oh well as expected the Liberal press will pick the GOP runner AGAIN!!!
Elizabeth, the fake indian
Ever.
The Republican Party MUST NOT continue nominating pseudo-democRATs. They lose.
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