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Algernon Moncrieff

(5,790 posts)
25. Nothing about Jeb's campaign makes sense.
Thu Feb 4, 2016, 05:07 PM
Feb 2016

It's like they dusted off a bunch of crap from a Florida gubernatorial run, and said to themselves "this oughtta work!" His whole strategy has been poorly thought through.

Here is a link to the ad I was talking about:



Yes -- the "right to rise" theme is supposed to mean we're being held back by current policies. In reality it means more of the same -- lower taxes on the wealthy and deregulate businesses.
How long do you think that Jeb! hangs on? [View all] Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 OP
Jebs done but his family intends to coronate him anyway 2pooped2pop Feb 2016 #1
Seems so....nt 2naSalit Feb 2016 #2
I really think he may drop out this weekend Yupster Feb 2016 #3
He might Warpy Feb 2016 #6
I agree...Jeb is over...and so is his last name.. Stuart G Feb 2016 #7
The "please clap" video looks really bad Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 #9
Really? I enjoyed it immensely. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2016 #27
I didn't say it wasn't hilarious Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 #32
If Jeb! wins, I'll petition for Westward Ho! to officially lose its !. mwooldri Feb 2016 #4
One of the nearby towns tried that trick a while back. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2016 #29
Stepping back is good. This primary is like a FISH-EYE lens in a milling group. Festivito Feb 2016 #5
right until the end Amishman Feb 2016 #8
Jeb wants to see what happens when either Cruz or Trump drops out. FLPanhandle Feb 2016 #10
He should know we're way past that Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 #33
He hates Rubio with an absolute passion. Nye Bevan Feb 2016 #11
That's certainly what "Right to Rise" was doing in Iowa Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 #12
his slogan "right to rise" just mystifies me. do you know what the hell it means? CTyankee Feb 2016 #16
It means the Political Right is going to Rise. Iggo Feb 2016 #18
um, that is not too clear... CTyankee Feb 2016 #19
It does kind of sound like a commercial for an ED medication (nt) Nye Bevan Feb 2016 #21
I'm glad I'm not the only one with a dirty mind... CTyankee Feb 2016 #22
I was thinking bread or rolls or biscuits … but I love bread … :D littlewolf Feb 2016 #34
Nothing about Jeb's campaign makes sense. Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 #25
Until mommy says is's ok to quit lame54 Feb 2016 #13
I remember way back before the primary that put GWB in. RichGirl Feb 2016 #14
When GWB became Governor, I figured he'd be the next President Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 #15
Bush will win the nomination because the rest are too crazy and unelectable. L. Coyote Feb 2016 #17
he'll be around through 2020. It's a dynastic thing. librechik Feb 2016 #20
They're grooming george pee bush to take over after 2020! yortsed snacilbuper Feb 2016 #23
I go on the record..Sat afternoon, 2/6/15..this Sat.. Jeb withdraws .. Stuart G Feb 2016 #24
Not a bad thought Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 #26
I didn't know he was still running. Kalidurga Feb 2016 #28
I'm not counting him out until Congress certifies the election results. n/t PoliticAverse Feb 2016 #30
No reason to fold...What else is he gonna do? metroins Feb 2016 #31
"Clap if you believe..." Donkees Feb 2016 #35
As long as the money holds out. nt truebluegreen Feb 2016 #36
If he finishes top 3 in NH, he'll hang on for a little while. Renew Deal Feb 2016 #37
I have never seen someone so in denial in my life. smirkymonkey Feb 2016 #38
He SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PULL THE PLUG... JCMach1 Feb 2016 #39
The BFEE never loses! zappaman Feb 2016 #40
George W. Bush to Appear in Ad Supporting Brother IDemo Feb 2016 #41
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