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Politics : Politics for Pros- moderated
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To: Farmboy who wrote (481037)4/6/2012 8:27:02 PM
From: greenspirit1 Recommendation  Read Replies (1) of 794206
 
Excellent post, I would only add conservatives shot themselves in the foot by not deciding on a nominee early enough in the process. One of the reasons I promoted the concept of getting behind Bachmann early. Conservatives let the media manipulate them, by buying into every news cycle hit piece they spouted.

The conservative candidates also put themselves above the need of the country to elect a conservative candidate. Bachmann was the only with enough class to bow out early and allow the Republican party to coalesce around one conservative. I liked Newt a lot, but he and Paul should have exited weeks ago prior to Super Tuesday, when it was obvious they didn't have a chance to win the nomination.

I think the lure of campaign cash has kept the nominees in longer than normal. One or two wealthy individuals can motivate the candidates to stay in, when its obvious the numbers don't add up.



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