tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103772230302021699.post1442167180842141969..comments2024-03-29T14:03:27.321+02:00Comments on Dispatches from Vilnius: Marco and Ted's Excellent AdventureJames Fergusonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05901612633415337879noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103772230302021699.post-72216061854685843112015-04-15T20:54:12.718+03:002015-04-15T20:54:12.718+03:00I think the Republicans want their own "Obama...I think the Republicans want their own "Obama" and are going to go young. James Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05901612633415337879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103772230302021699.post-61901239928372654622015-04-15T19:57:14.295+03:002015-04-15T19:57:14.295+03:00If Cruz, by some quirk of fate, became the GOP nom...If Cruz, by some quirk of fate, became the GOP nominee, it could be the biggest blowout for the Democrats since the 1964 Goldwater debacle. I don't expect that to happen though. Jeb Bush might be the Republican's best hope to win back the White House in 2016. He's a smart politician. But I would still go with Hilary to win. <br /><br />CraigAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103772230302021699.post-77221379753946492022015-04-15T19:47:19.680+03:002015-04-15T19:47:19.680+03:00It comes down to how many get into the ring, as a ...It comes down to how many get into the ring, as a lot of these guys cancel each other out. For instance, Jeb Bush and Chris Christie and to some degree Rand Paul and Marco Rubio would all be appealing to the same voters. Romney had that vote all to himself in 2012. Walker probably has the best overall chance, as he appeals to the TP base without being a total zealot like Cruz and Carson, who James Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05901612633415337879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103772230302021699.post-18645327359462438382015-04-15T19:35:37.483+03:002015-04-15T19:35:37.483+03:00James,
I agree with you that Walker and Paul are ...James,<br /><br />I agree with you that Walker and Paul are more in sync with the GOP base. That's good news for the Democrats as I don't think that either Walker or Paul would win in the general election.<br /><br />Craig<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103772230302021699.post-73765696540204299292015-04-15T19:26:45.648+03:002015-04-15T19:26:45.648+03:00If Rubio is able to rise above the xenophobia that...If Rubio is able to rise above the xenophobia that dominates the Republican party, he might have a chance, but I don't see him getting past the primaries. I think Scott Walker and Rand Paul are more appealing to the base of the Republican Party.James Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05901612633415337879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9103772230302021699.post-84510178672097174962015-04-15T19:22:41.954+03:002015-04-15T19:22:41.954+03:00You never know. Who would have given Obama a chanc...You never know. Who would have given Obama a chance against Hilary as the prohibitive favorite to win the Democratic nomination in 2008? Sometimes voters are looking for a fresh face who represents the future. Obama proved that as did JFK in 1960. Rubio stands in a similar position now.<br /><br />The Florida Senator stands a much better chance of appealing to mainstream voters than Cruz who is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com