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Re: Which Presidential primary race do you think will be the most interesting in 2016
Sure enough Clinton might be selected, but a second Clinton is not entirely (though Bush Jr. ran into many of the same initial problems) the same as trying to run a third Bush.
Gingrich gave it as good as he could do in 2012, and I think he's not going to get a better return after another go. Paul Ryan, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, and Rubio need more time in the oven, I agree.
I dont see Santorum as a strong candidate I was just pointing out the history. His ideas are too far out there and hes not very charismatic. As for people not liking dynasties the Bush's still have lots of fans in the GOP and the dems are all but certain to nominate Clinton if she runs seems that there are plenty out there who don't seem to mind.
The throw em out tea party still has some influence in the GOP but its shrinking not growing. Guys with experience like Huckabee, Gingrich and Ryan could have a shot but I dont see the newcomers both to national office and running for president, like Paul, Cruz and Rubio, to have much of a shot other than to be the "anything but" choice
The GOP just posted its top 32 candidates for a straw poll, this time of year that deserves a bracket. Interesting to see the real non candidates that are on it.
Sure enough Clinton might be selected, but a second Clinton is not entirely (though Bush Jr. ran into many of the same initial problems) the same as trying to run a third Bush.
Gingrich gave it as good as he could do in 2012, and I think he's not going to get a better return after another go. Paul Ryan, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, and Rubio need more time in the oven, I agree.