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DistressedAmerican Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 03:11 PM
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Can Jeb Beat The Rest Of The Field For The Repug Slot?
Just pondering Jeb's recent photo-op-ortunism in Southeast Asia. I think it is the clearest indication of presidential aspirations yet put forth by any of the Repugs. Who else are likely contenders and can/will he beat them? There is a lot of noise out there about Rudy. But, I don't think he's the guy. I've heard Newt is thinking on it. Who am I missing?

We have 4 years to pound on these guys. Who are Aces in the Republican Deck?
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yankeedem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 03:12 PM
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1. Diebold
is the Ace, the candidates are jokers, every one.
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atommom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 03:13 PM
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2. Well, do we think it will be a fair fight? He is, after all, a Bush.
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DistressedAmerican Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 05:50 PM
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3. I'm sure the scam team has already been assembled
from the ranks of the sleaziest, most underhanded, Right Wing Henchmen. What I wonder is does Newt or anyone else have the team that can dip lower than that? I think it is possible. He's no pussy ass John McCain. Fair fight? No. Even dirtier fighter than Jeb? Possible.
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ThorsHammer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 05:59 PM
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4. Another possibility
Many people think Cheney will resign for "health reasons", and that the new VP will be the guy that they want to run in 2008. If this happens, I don't think Jeb will run until 2012/2016.
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DistressedAmerican Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 06:03 PM
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5. That's an interesting theory.
Makes a lot of sense to hand pick the guy to groom. Don't you think that pick could be Jeb? I think it would (in Bush's mind) be a lot like the Kennedy's. Instead of Attorney General make Jeb VP/Heir Apparent. Keep the whole incestuous thing in the family.
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ThorsHammer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 06:05 PM
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7. True, but I don't know if people would go for that
I don't think many people in the U.S. really want a dynasty setup. Having Jeb step in as VP, then run for the big job in 2008 is too blatant. I could see him running on his own in 2008, but think people might see through the whole thing if he is elevated to VP in the meantime. I'm no expert, but my guess would be someone like Frist or Santorum.
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DistressedAmerican Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 06:10 PM
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10. Well, that may be true
On the other hand, the Bush's power syndicate isn't really know for their subtlety!
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ThorsHammer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 06:11 PM
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11. Sadly, you're right on that (McCain campaign, Swift Vets, etc) - n/t
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DistressedAmerican Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 06:13 PM
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13. Yeah, the McCain deal was very, very instructive
when it comes to understanding how these guys will even eat their own to keep their hands on the power. I guess I'd do the same if I have to power in the first place.
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Comicstripper Donating Member (876 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 06:04 PM
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6. I know you may disagree, but:
I don't think Jeb will run. I mean, he's been saying "no" forever. Deciding to toss his hat into the ring? That'd be flip-flopping. And we all know how the Bushes hate that...
He may accept a running mate position. After all, he's from F-L-O-R-I-D-A. The Purple Peninsula. The King of Swing. Uncle Jeb's Vote Vortex.
Just my thoughts.
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DistressedAmerican Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 06:08 PM
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9. The problem is that is you listen to them,
None of them are running. That's what they all say until they have have money in the bank, a team assembled and are ready to announce. Nobody announces this early. Especially the President's (an I use the tern VERY loosely).
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tanyev Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 06:07 PM
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8. GOP Cage fight!
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DistressedAmerican Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-13-05 06:11 PM
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12. I'm hoping for the "Three B's" from the Repugs
Battered, Bruised, and Bleeding.
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Kahuna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-14-05 12:15 AM
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14. Absolutely. If Jeb runs, he wins.
nt
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