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Is it time to 'Ebb with Jeb'?
bbc.com ^ | 2/5/16 | Jon Sopel

Posted on 02/10/2016 3:40:46 AM PST by cotton1706

The Kentucky senator, Rand Paul, who pulled out of the presidential race on Wednesday, had a slogan "Stand With Rand". But not enough people did. So he quit the field.

Jeb Bush's campaign is winning even less support (he trailed well behind Rand Paul in Iowa), but he is not quitting. So perhaps his campaign should now carry the moniker "Ebb with Jeb", because while he is still in the race, it is reaching the lamentable stage.

If this were a TV medical drama and not a political race, the scene that we would have played out is a bunch of concerned physicians, stethoscopes round their necks, wearing pristine white coats, looking concerned peering over a comatose, perfectly still body, while the monitors at the bedside barely flicker.

And eventually one would pipe up, his brow furrowed and exuding quiet concern: "I think we should pull the plug."

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Politics/Elections; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: 2016election; election2016; elections; florida; jebbush
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1 posted on 02/10/2016 3:40:47 AM PST by cotton1706
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To: cotton1706

Can Jebbie propel fourth in NH into a national sweep? Can a leopard change his spots?


2 posted on 02/10/2016 3:43:59 AM PST by Theodore R. (Liberals keep winning; so the American people must now be all-liberal all the time.)
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To: Theodore R.
Can Jebbie propel fourth in NH into a national sweep?

Yes, yes jeb can win 4th place everywhere he goes. Even when it becomes a two man race.

3 posted on 02/10/2016 3:47:59 AM PST by Sirius Lee (Cruz or Lose 2016)
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To: cotton1706
...but he is not quitting.

Jeb is done! Long time ago! All this money he has spent, he should have donated to UNICEF so as to be remembered for something worthwhile instead of being remembered as a frog catcher.

4 posted on 02/10/2016 4:07:20 AM PST by Mr Apple ( google: JEFFREY EPSTEIN BILL TWITCHIN' HANDS CLINTON)
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To: Theodore R.

Will the media again act like 3rd or 4th place is the real winner again?


5 posted on 02/10/2016 4:08:56 AM PST by Joe Boucher (Rubio is a liar, Jeb is worthless, Go Cruz ,Keep stirring the pot Donald.)
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To: Joe Boucher

What a dilemma that would be. Because, if they do, they will have to quit having an orgasm over Kaisch’s second place finish. He beat Cruz by nearly 5%, you know!


6 posted on 02/10/2016 4:12:54 AM PST by Vigilanteman (ObaMao: Fake America, Fake Messiah, Fake Black man. How many fakes can you fit into one Zer0?)
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To: Sirius Lee

He thinks he can win a little bit in each stae and make it up in volume.


7 posted on 02/10/2016 4:15:55 AM PST by kempster
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To: cotton1706

With Rubio’s stumble in the debate, the media had already started revving back up the “the GOP needs Jeb” narrative even before last night. They’re going to keep dragging him towards the primary finish line, as the designated loser to run against “his good friend Hillary,” for as long as they can.


8 posted on 02/10/2016 4:16:23 AM PST by Behind Liberal Lines (Obama loves America the way OJ loved Nicole)
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To: cotton1706

Bled with Jeb and beggen for Megyn.


9 posted on 02/10/2016 4:23:15 AM PST by urbanpovertylawcenter (the law and poverty collide in an urban setting and sparks fly)
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To: cotton1706

How about...”Jeb Is Out In Feb”?


10 posted on 02/10/2016 4:29:13 AM PST by albie
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To: urbanpovertylawcenter

He just needs to remain presidential until the broken er, brokered conventional. Remember, the Party runs the convention. Bernbats should remember that, too.


11 posted on 02/10/2016 4:30:46 AM PST by epluribus_2 (he had the best mom - ever.)
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To: cotton1706

He’s pining for the fjords... He’s a dead man walking .....


12 posted on 02/10/2016 4:39:55 AM PST by VRWC For Truth (FUBO)
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To: epluribus_2

I’m not seeing how there could be a brokered convention at this point.


13 posted on 02/10/2016 4:50:49 AM PST by Durus (You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality. Ayn Rand)
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To: cotton1706

Until he drops out, he’s still a threat.


14 posted on 02/10/2016 4:56:57 AM PST by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Mr Apple
...he should have donated to UNICEF or something worthwhile...

Have the money-grabbing selfish ways of the Bush Dynasty EVER been more clear? They live off public sector paychecks. They campaign only with other peoples money. They act like everyone exists for their benefit. Their own lifestyles, when it's their money, they seem to live life on the cheap.

Jeb has provided a valuable service. Now, we see the whole family through the lens the Jebster has put on them. 'bout time.

15 posted on 02/10/2016 4:57:41 AM PST by grania
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To: cotton1706

Cobweb with Jeb.


16 posted on 02/10/2016 4:58:29 AM PST by Cboldt
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To: Durus
-- I'm not seeing how there could be a brokered convention at this point. --

That depends on Trump taking most of the winner takes all states, and blocking all the other candidates from winning a majority in 8 states - further assuming the RNC holds to its rules, which it is not bound to do.

Otherwise, pool the delegates form ALL the other candidates against Trump, and put them in one vessel. The party hacks have their eye on Paul Ryan for that role. Romney could run again too.

I predict an uncomfortable GOP convention. They do not want Trump to look like a contender. He's not "like them."

17 posted on 02/10/2016 5:03:53 AM PST by Cboldt
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To: cotton1706

Jeb is bringing out his special turtle.....

Its big, it flies, its from Japan.


18 posted on 02/10/2016 5:41:43 AM PST by Daniel Ramsey (You don't have to like Trump, his enemies certainly don't.)
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To: cotton1706

He’s already written the last line of either his concession speech, or his drop-out-announcement speech....”Please clap...”.


19 posted on 02/10/2016 5:42:27 AM PST by SERKIT ("Blazing Saddles" explains it all.......)
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To: Behind Liberal Lines
Why isn't anybody pointing out that Jeb finished his Governorship in 2002? That is a long time ago and the World has changed significantly. I am stunned at how weak every candidate is with vetting. Trump should have gone after not only this, but also the Range’s baseball field......there were whispers about eminent domain before the debate. Trump not going after Cruz's support for the Asia Trade deal is a mistake. Cruz's flip flop on Visa's. So many candidates could have been wounded if they were effectively vetted.
20 posted on 02/10/2016 7:09:17 AM PST by napscoordinator
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