2016 Postmortem

Proud Liberal Dem

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21. Jeb, probably

Fri Feb 20, 2015, 10:40 AM

Feb 2015

He probably would have the easiest time *appearing* to be "moderate" in a general election, though whether or not he would be able to overcome his brother's "legacy" remains to be seen. At least in terms of foreign policy, he's not exactly distancing himself very well from his brother's foreign policy extremism given that he's surrounded himself with the most notorious of the architects of his brother's signature foreign policy disaster. Also, his advocacy in the Schiavo matter, which most Americans rejected, also demonstrates that he is quite extremist when it comes to "right-to-life" concerns.

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Which Republican would be the toughest opponent in 2016? [View all] Jim Lane Feb 2015 OP

Jebbers, because he's experienced in stealing elections! napi21 Feb 2015 #1

Absolutely, even with his negatives, John Poet Feb 2015 #16

Sorry, I just can't take anyone of them seriously. merrily Feb 2015 #2

Kasich has fewer negatives than the others. Jim Lane Feb 2015 #3

Walker because he will have the Oligarchs behind him. OregonBlue Feb 2015 #4

Whichever of these people wins will have the oligarchs behind him (or her, if Fiorina). Jim Lane Feb 2015 #5

None of the above tracks29 Feb 2015 #6

I agree with you. Jebby was pretty underwhelming out of the start gate... CTyankee Feb 2015 #11

At least Mitt was a Presidential candidate tracks29 Feb 2015 #12

Sucks to be them! Aww, too bad... CTyankee Feb 2015 #14

Switched Arwinnick Feb 2015 #7

Jeb, but only because he stands a better chance of carrying Florida than the others. yellowcanine Feb 2015 #8

You think? Even with the ghost of Terry Shiavo? napi21 Feb 2015 #19

Yep even. I have little confidence in the memories of voters. yellowcanine Feb 2015 #23

He isn't running, but I think Jon Huntsman HappyMe Feb 2015 #9

agreed. n/t Sheepshank Feb 2015 #10

Jon Huntsman would be the better candidate, his problem, he is sane and does Thinkingabout Feb 2015 #28

We should thank our lucky stars he isn't running. HappyMe Feb 2015 #29

And happy he did not get through the primary last time Thinkingabout Feb 2015 #32

The people who feel optomistic about Huntsman are Dems! napi21 Feb 2015 #37

I think the corporate PTB don't want someone like Huntsman running for the Republicans... cascadiance Feb 2015 #31

They are all in with corporations though some try to say differently, they have Thinkingabout Feb 2015 #33

Here is where you are wrong, he never makes it through the primaries. Nt Logical Feb 2015 #41

Santorum, if it's him versus Hillary. beerandjesus Feb 2015 #13

Oh, but he won't. These guys can't help it. CTyankee Feb 2015 #15

We should be so lucky to have Santorum as the chosen nominee! napi21 Feb 2015 #35

I think Jon Huntsman is the only one who could have actually had a chance. oldandhappy Feb 2015 #17

He was my choice, too DFW Feb 2015 #18

I'm glad Huntsman is out but I wouldn't dismiss the others so confidently. Jim Lane Feb 2015 #20

I agree Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2015 #22

Jeb, probably Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2015 #21

I guess we should remember Saddam threatened Jeb's Daddy also. Thinkingabout Feb 2015 #30

Let's be clear about one thing Cosmocat Feb 2015 #24

I completely agree. Jim Lane Feb 2015 #25

+1. You never know what might happen in the months/weekd leading up to an election Hoyt Feb 2015 #27

Whichever asshole the electronic voting machines/SCOTUS vote for will be bad. valerief Feb 2015 #26

I think it would be Jeb Bush with Walker a close second davidpdx Feb 2015 #34

Walker will be rolling in Koch money. he's their boy. nt TeamPooka Feb 2015 #36

Probably Rosa Luxemburg Feb 2015 #45

Pataki probably could win it all but can't get the nod. When it come right down to it they have alot craigmatic Feb 2015 #38

I should've included Pataki with Fiorina, Graham, and King as the self-delusional possibilities. Jim Lane Feb 2015 #39

Walker and Kacich are unknown nationally and can be made over Dawson Leery Feb 2015 #40

Susana Martinez said before her re-election last year that she wouldn't run for President in 2016. Jim Lane Feb 2015 #43

Jebby because like his daddy workinclasszero Feb 2015 #42

Abe Lincoln Evan Yessirreebob Feb 2015 #44

Of the ones mentioned, Walker. Joe Magarac Feb 2015 #46