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Perry’s showing in Iowa plus his national numbers may disqualify him from the debate.

[CedarDave]

Perry’s showing in Iowa plus his national numbers may disqualify him from the debate.

Perry got 11% and Bachmann has dropped back to 5%; she should definitely be disqualified from it.

[kabar]

It all boils down to the ability to raise money. Romney, Perry, and Paul are the top fund raisers. The question is whether Santorum can use this victory to raise money and be viable in the long run.

Perry may very well throw the sponge in even though he has the money to go on. Bachmann, unfortunately, is finished. Huntsman is in it for reasons of ego. He is a non-entity. IMO we will be down to three or four candidates by the time we hit FL and SC. Romney, Gingrich, Paul, and possibly Santorum if he can raise some money. Santorum is the Last of the real Conservatives left.