George Pataki to Announce Presidential Bid Thursday

New York Post ^ | May 25, 2015 | Marisa Schultz

[nickcarraway]

Ignoring the polls and pundits, former New York Gov. George Pataki plans to announce Thursday that he’s joining the crowded Republican field for president.

The three-term governor will unveil his candidacy in Exeter, N.H., – which claims the birthplace of the Republican Party – and join a group of contenders who are inching toward the 20 mark.

Skeptics abound about Pataki’s chances.

[ExCTCitizen]

For the new American RINO Party? Sorry, George, we got the ticket — Ted Cruz/ Scott Walker.

[Jane Long]

Medved and Pataki...Double dose of RINO...no thanks!

[haircutter]

Is this the NEW SCAMS, way to make money, then drop out and keep the ‘war chest’?

Come on Pataki, you don't have a chance of getting off first base...what is the matter with you...total stupid...how old is this dude... guess I'll have to Google him...lol

STAY STRONG TED CRUZ, WE HAVE THEM ALL CRAZY...

[Soul of the South]

“He is running for a cabinet position.”

Just like Fiorina is running for VP. If the Republicans nominate Jeb, he’ll need a female or minority running mate to run against the Hillary/Castro ticket.

[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

-— Is this the NEW SCAMS, way to make money, then drop out and keep the ‘war chest’? -—

And donations to the campaigns are delayed kickbacks, similar to speaking fees.

[crz]

If I were Cruz, I would really consider running as an “I”
Save the money and run one continuous campaign against the whole works.
Start it off in a couple months and use some of that cash for adds on TV and Radio.
This is going to get so he would need billions to compete.

[St_Thomas_Aquinas]

-— Someone help me understand what’s going on -—

If you wanted to eliminate Cruz’ debate advantage, how would you do it?

[SunkenCiv]

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Here are the hopefuls, by party, some have declared, there may be some I've forgotten to list, I've boldfaced my two (and only two) favorites and put strikes through the unacceptable candidates (that could grow):

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Pubbies (six declared, two to four more within a couple of weeks): Ben Carson [declared] Bobby Jindal (gov of LA) Carly Fiorina [declared] Chris Christie (gov of NJ) Donald Trump George Pataki Jeb Bush John Kasich (gov of OH) Lindsey Graham [declared] Marco Rubio [declared] Mike Huckabee [declared] Peter King Rick Perry Rick Santorum Sarah Palin Scott Walker Ted Cruz [declared] other possible candidates: Brian Sandoval Jim Gilmore Kelly Ayotte Mike Pence Mitch Daniels Nikki Haley (gov of SC) Susana Martinez (gov of NM)

Here are some combos that make sense to me at this time: Ted Cruz, with running mate Donald Trump Ted Cruz, with running mate Carly Fiorina Ted Cruz, with running mate John Kasich Ted Cruz, with running mate Peter King Ted Cruz, with running mate Ben Carson Ted Cruz, with running mate Mike Huckabee Scott Walker, with running mate Susana Martinez Scott Walker, with running mate Marco Rubio Scott Walker, with running mate Brian Sandoval Scott Walker, with running mate Ben Carson Scott Walker, with running mate Nikki Haley Scott Walker, with running mate Carly Fiorina Scott Walker, with running mate Kelly Ayotte Scott Walker, with running mate Peter King

Demwits (3 declared, rest possible or probable): Bernie Sanders (I-VT) [declared] Bill A.K.A. DeBlasio Elizabeth Warren Hillary Clinton [declared] Martin O'Malley Rand Paul [declared] other possible candidates: Amy Klobuchar Andrew Cuomo Brian Schweitzer Dennis Kucinich Jim Webb Joe Biden Kirsten Gillibrand Lincoln Chafee Mark Warner

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[SunkenCiv]

That should pull in some votes that would have gone to, uh, Peter King.

[tennmountainman]

If the GOP nominates Jeb, it will not matter who the VP is.

He will be another loser like McCain and Romney. Nothing more.

[cyclotic]

I saw Bob Dole a few months ago. He was looking pretty rough but he sat outside the WWII memorial for several hours greeting vets

[Nifster]

I stand with Ted

[stevio]

Yea, another NY RINO loser! LOL!!!

[Lisbon1940]

Gube.

[ExCTCitizen]

Which party? The Felines First Party? Your cat 🐱 might do a better job then Hillary...I know your cat could have done better then this Islamic Slime in The White Mosque.

[ExCTCitizen]

True, JEB was (except for Terri S.) a good governor. Rick Scott is a great governor...

[ought-six]

BFD.

[Colonel_Flagg]

The only gap the GOP needs to fill in their “Big Tent”

When Linda Graham announces, the 'Big Tent' will gain a closet.

[ExCTCitizen]

Nathan Deal should get in the race, maybe Georgia will get a real Republican.

[Colonel_Flagg]

Just like Fiorina is running for VP.

Be careful. I said the same thing and both of her FR supporters tried to tear me a new one.