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stevenleser

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24. It has been surprising to me for a while that anyone here thinks Jeb has a shot. He doesnt.
Sat Jan 2, 2016, 07:41 PM
Jan 2016

He is at the percentage he is in the polls because the Republican grass roots do not like him or what his proposed policies are and that has been apparent for a long time.

You can't contend for states in the nomination process if the grass roots refuse to pull the lever or caucus for you.

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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