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Why aren’t Republicans trying to figure out how to take out Ben Carson?
The Washington Post ^ | November 9th, 2015 | By Paul Waldman

Posted on 11/09/2015 2:45:22 PM PST by Mariner

You may remember that a couple of months ago when it became clear that Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was more than just a momentary bit of entertainment, parts of the GOP swung into action. They found the idea of Trump becoming the Republican nominee horrifying, not just because of his imperfect commitment to conservative dogma, but because he’d be almost certain to lose, delivering the White House to a Democrat who would probably be Hillary Clinton.

So they huddled together to come up with a plan. “Top strategists for Trump’s rivals and some corporate and conservative interests are working with opposition researchers, messaging experts, and focus-group gurus to find some plausible scheme to end what has already become an enduring nightmare for much of the Republican establishment: Donald Trump, Front-Runner,” wrote Mark Halperin in September. Wall Street wrung its hands. Bill Kristol said that if Trump were the nominee, he’d support a third-party candidate. The Club for Growth dropped a million dollars into ads attacking Trump in Iowa. Anti-Trump super PACs were planned.

This campaign hasn’t amounted to much, probably because those insiders just couldn’t figure out how to take Trump on in an effective way. But the question today is this: Why aren’t they trying to do the same thing to Ben Carson?

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: carson; elections; trump
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To: Mariner

None of them want to be seen as the one who torpedoes his campaign. So, the release their opposition research to journalists. Which I think we are seeing now.


81 posted on 11/09/2015 5:23:42 PM PST by PFC
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To: PFC

“None of them want to be seen as the one who torpedoes his campaign. So, the release their opposition research to journalists. Which I think we are seeing now.”

You are probably right.


82 posted on 11/09/2015 7:15:51 PM PST by Grampa Dave ("If you use FR and don't donate. That means that you are a Left Wing or Rino plant, to be ignored!)
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To: Responsibility2nd
Load of crap. But people who mock evangelicals are usually full of crap.
The fact is Evangelicals have far greater choices than Carson.
Ever heard of Ted Cruz or even Mike Huckabee?

Ted Cruz? Agreed

But Huckleberry is a social do-gooder (being polite not calling him a socialist which he tends to lean to) and an amnesty clown.

83 posted on 11/10/2015 2:59:54 AM PST by Vaquero ( Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: VanDeKoik

Good analysis. They’ve also thrown Fiorina at Trump, but she didn’t last nearly as long as Carson has.

Let’s hope they are not successful.


84 posted on 11/10/2015 5:56:49 AM PST by CottonBall
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To: who_would_fardels_bear

“Or maybe it will be more like a Rumba or cha-cha-cha.”

LOL! The invasion even applies to dancing.


85 posted on 11/10/2015 5:58:22 AM PST by CottonBall
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To: montag813

“Carson for Pharaoh!”

LOL!


86 posted on 11/10/2015 6:02:18 AM PST by CottonBall
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To: dforest

I’m the most UN-PC man on earth. PC allows COWARDS to be cowards. But you are correct on all counts.


87 posted on 11/10/2015 7:17:27 AM PST by stephenjohnbanker (My Batting Average( 1,000) since Nov 2014 (GOPe is that easy to read))
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To: MNJohnnie

The media has attacked anyone remotely conservative since I started shaving. I’m 61.


88 posted on 11/10/2015 7:22:08 AM PST by stephenjohnbanker (My Batting Average( 1,000) since Nov 2014 (GOPe is that easy to read))
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To: conservativejoy
An even greater mystery is WHY they support Carson. I have never heard one Carson supporter give a substantive reason for their support.

I can find no reason to be for Dr. Carson.

Jesus Christ: You can't impeach Him and He ain't gonna resign.



89 posted on 11/10/2015 9:09:37 PM PST by rdb3 (SOCIAL MEDIA IS A SEWER!)
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