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In reply to the discussion: We must not kid ourselves into thinking that Christie hasn't got a shot at the White House [View all]libdem4life
(13,877 posts)21. Agreed. Jeb may think it's "his turn" and he's the one that concerns me the most. He's got the
organization just ready to plug in. It is early, but billion dollar campaigns do not turn on a proverbial dime. Other than Hillary, he's the only one with a national organizational head start.
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We must not kid ourselves into thinking that Christie hasn't got a shot at the White House [View all]
Agnosticsherbet
Nov 2013
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Yup. And they will have no problem getting right behind him once the Teahadists fall by the wayside.
truebrit71
Nov 2013
#24
Romney had the advantage of the teahadists splitting their vote among multiple choices
scheming daemons
Nov 2013
#9
Republican business groups are marshaling the money to challenge the Teaparty.
Agnosticsherbet
Nov 2013
#12
Will the Teahadists split their votes in the 2016 primaries like they did in 2012?
LonePirate
Nov 2013
#3
Unfortunately, people like that about him. See him as down to earth and folksy
bowens43
Nov 2013
#37
It won't matter if it is Hillary or Warren, or which Democrat that runs.
Agnosticsherbet
Nov 2013
#13
He would be dangerous in a general election.... But getting there would be hard for him.
scheming daemons
Nov 2013
#8
If it's Christie vs. Clinton, it's going to be a nasty brawl, but one I won't be
TwilightGardener
Nov 2013
#10
He has not been nationally vetted. Heard there is some book out or some information that
libdem4life
Nov 2013
#11
Agreed. Jeb may think it's "his turn" and he's the one that concerns me the most. He's got the
libdem4life
Nov 2013
#21
I don't know...a lot of Dems got on that bus, as well. Don't believe the fat lady has sung just yet
libdem4life
Nov 2013
#43
Of course he can win, just like Romney and McCain could have won. But they didn't win.
StevieM
Nov 2013
#15
I know lots of people, engineers, etc that lost their jobs when this sunk.........
Historic NY
Nov 2013
#44
Christy will have a better shot for the presidency if Democrats keep badmouthing Hillary.
Auntie Bush
Nov 2013
#23
It doesn't have anything to do with badmouthing (or criticizing) Hillary Clinton.
Agnosticsherbet
Nov 2013
#28
The generational shift didn't happen in 2010 because it didn't show up to vote in a non-presidential
Agnosticsherbet
Nov 2013
#29
Whatever the reason, republicans do still win, whether we want to believe it or not.
last1standing
Nov 2013
#30
I think the opositon reaserach will find dirt other than that in the bathtub ring.
Agnosticsherbet
Nov 2013
#31
There is a great post elsewhere about New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez (R), as a possible VP
Agnosticsherbet
Nov 2013
#42
I really think that by the time 2016 is here, New Jersey will not even be won by him. Just watch
kelliekat44
Nov 2013
#45