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2016 Postmortem

davidpdx

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2. Yes, most of the other candidates folded so quickly that by the time Huntsman dropped out

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Fri Aug 10, 2012, 09:11 AM

Aug 2012

the only two serious competitors were Gingrich and Santorum after mid January. Both of them had (have) serious flaws. I still think the most competitive candidate would have been Huntsman if he had gained traction. Hopefully the Repukes will stay with the soulless, heartless, bastard they have now.

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Do you think Tim Pawlenty ever asks himself: "I got out of the race early for this"? [View all] brooklynite Aug 2012 OP

I figure he's thinking that running for Mitt's VP is good for him win or lose. JoePhilly Aug 2012 #1

Yes, most of the other candidates folded so quickly that by the time Huntsman dropped out davidpdx Aug 2012 #2