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Any of the current GOP Presidential candidates stand any chance? (Original Post) Archae Apr 2015 OP
Rubio's the best of a decidedly sorry lot KamaAina Apr 2015 #1
Rubio or Walker yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #5
True, but Walker hasn't climbed into the clown car yet KamaAina Apr 2015 #6
True. I think he will unless he see running for Senate yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #7
Of course they do. Ms. Yertle Apr 2015 #2
To me, the only serious candidates they have are Bush and Walker. emulatorloo Apr 2015 #3
Of course. Historically, it's rare indeed for a party to win the WH cali Apr 2015 #4
 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
1. Rubio's the best of a decidedly sorry lot
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:09 PM
Apr 2015

but the CW is that he's just jumping in to run interference for Jebbie.

 

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
5. Rubio or Walker
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:15 PM
Apr 2015

Rubio due to Florida and speaks fluent Spanish which could help in some areas of the United States

Walker due to his awe shucks everyday guy facade but could hurt if voters believe it.

Against Hillary though not a chance. Any other candidate could be trouble.

 

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
7. True. I think he will unless he see running for Senate
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:20 PM
Apr 2015

A better option. Time will tell.


The only negative we have going for us as a party is the 3rd consecutive win that is very hard to get which is why I am glad Hillary is running.

Ms. Yertle

(466 posts)
2. Of course they do.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:11 PM
Apr 2015

It depends on who and how many go to the polls, on how well the two campaigns are run, and how the economy is doing next year, and a whole lot of other stuff. It's waaaaaaaaaay too early to count anyone out.

So, don't get complacent.

emulatorloo

(44,186 posts)
3. To me, the only serious candidates they have are Bush and Walker.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 06:14 PM
Apr 2015

Bush has the same crowd that took us into Iraq advising him. Not sure the majority of voters are up for that re-run.

Walker of course has Koch money and no doubt they will try to package him as they did Joni Ernst. Fluffy bio, hide your positions, don't talk to the press. I don't know that strategy can work on a national level.

On the other hand it will still be a pretty close election, down to the seemingly irrational undecided and irrational independents. You never know which way those folks are gonna go.

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