He has had a positive intensity rating on Gallup for 18 out of the last 19 weeks. The only thing missing was name recognition, but that is increasing steadily. How is that a “fad”?
So far he is the only candidate that hasn’t dropped off in support.
He’s also picked up some endorsements like Dennis Miller, COL Michael Steele, and just added JD Gordon (Pentagon spokesperson) as his communications director.