[TomGuy]

If the GOP has to depend on another energetic, lively, enthusiastic VP candidate to help pull their nominee over the finish line, that says more about the inherent problems with the GOP.

CBS exit polling at the IA caucuses had some 65% wishing they had 'someone other' to vote for, and their were more candidates then than now.

Similar, after FL.

The general Republican public do not care for the line-up, but what is their alternative?

It seems that the next election [November] will be another 'hold your nose' or go fishing.

For many Republicans, the end result of this campaign is going to be about forgiveness.

Which candidate do you forgive the most? None of the 4 remaining are paragons, so which get the most forgiveness for his past errors in judgement?

Whomever one selects, one thing is sure:

Crows are about to become an endangered species, as many will have to eat crow by the time the November election is over.

[Cboldt]

-- If the GOP has to depend on another energetic, lively, enthusiastic VP candidate to help pull their nominee over the finish line ... --

Heh - finished in second place in a two man race. I call that losing.

-- that says more about the inherent problems with the GOP. --

Yep. Grumpy old men and their crony capitalist system. The way to win elections, in this country, today, is to appeal to the base instincts/emotions of the listener, and promise largess from the public treasury.

[FreedBird]

Whoever has the most negatives will lose in this campaign.
People will vote against whoever they hate the most. Hate will motivate people to vote. Most people hate all of these candidates in either party. Most people think they all lie.

[altura]

In retrospect, it’s kind of obvious that we didn’t start out with any paragons.

In my mind, Rick Perry was the closest to one, but had the early gaffes in debates and was the victim of an effective (but false) campaign that he was pro illegal.

Michele Bachmann seemed to have the most valid resume for running—a conservative representative and tea party favorite. But she destroyed herself in the first debate over a hysterical rant about Gardisol.

This solidified the opinion of some people against female candidates. And it was stupid. Of all the issues facing us, she chose to self destruct over Gardisol???

And go down the line.

It makes you wonder.

[FreeReign]

For many Republicans, the end result of this campaign is going to be about forgiveness. Which candidate do you forgive the most? None of the 4 remaining are paragons, so which get the most forgiveness for his past errors in judgement?

I agree. It's another weak lineup of candidates.