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In reply to the discussion: Jeb! Last man standing? [View all]

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
1. It could happen.
Sat Jan 2, 2016, 02:17 PM
Jan 2016

I always predicted it would be jeb because of the republican penchant for choosing mainstream, "safe" conservatives.

Jeb! Last man standing? [View all] Cyrano Jan 2016 OP
It could happen. femmocrat Jan 2016 #1
Playing out as predicted. Wellstone ruled Jan 2016 #2
If not jeb Old Codger Jan 2016 #3
Last brokered election was 1932 exboyfil Jan 2016 #8
You are Old Codger Jan 2016 #9
My guess is that they're twisting RMoney's arm up behind his neck until he says 'yes' n/t IDemo Jan 2016 #4
Jeb has no standing, and isn't standing, and couldn't stand even if he wanted to Proserpina Jan 2016 #5
Not ready for prime time exboyfil Jan 2016 #6
Cruz is the most dangerous sociopath Cyrano Jan 2016 #10
"He scares the life out of me." 3catwoman3 Jan 2016 #27
I've been thinking along those lines, but... TreasonousBastard Jan 2016 #7
Meant very little? former9thward Jan 2016 #15
So? Most of those years weren't... TreasonousBastard Jan 2016 #17
That's certainly how Jeb! hopes it works out comradebillyboy Jan 2016 #11
Texas likes Cruz but old money doesn't - TBF Jan 2016 #14
The donor class desperately wants Jeb! comradebillyboy Jan 2016 #25
He still has an enormous amount of $$ in his SuperPAC TexasBushwhacker Jan 2016 #12
The only question is which crazy for VP - TBF Jan 2016 #13
I think Bush may pick Brian Sandoval, the governor of Nevada. (eom) StevieM Jan 2016 #19
Not as many electoral votes - TBF Jan 2016 #20
What does KKKarl think? KamaAina Jan 2016 #16
I also think Bush will be the nominee. StevieM Jan 2016 #18
Bush could somehow emerge from saltpoint Jan 2016 #21
I think the assumption here is that he will do better than that in the early states. StevieM Jan 2016 #22
Possible. saltpoint Jan 2016 #23
It has been surprising to me for a while that anyone here thinks Jeb has a shot. He doesnt. stevenleser Jan 2016 #24
We're in uncharted territory... hay rick Jan 2016 #29
Not really. He's tanking nationally and in the first few caucus/primary states. stevenleser Jan 2016 #30
I don't think he has to be sitting first or second... hay rick Jan 2016 #31
Yes, he does. There is absolutely no reason for the RNC to do what you suggest. stevenleser Jan 2016 #32
Jeb Bush v. Hillary Clinton = 1% turnout at the polls tularetom Jan 2016 #26
Well, guess I'll be part of the one percent ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2016 #34
I think you're right. rec. no text. Mc Mike Jan 2016 #28
I'm Still Predicting RobinA Jan 2016 #33
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