The "Who is running?" tea leaves thread (Part 2)

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You don't think Graham or Pataki will run? (Granted the answer to the question has zero effect on the election)

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Paul offers some 2015 predictions on Twitter, including a strong hint that he's soon to announce a presidential campaign by tweeting this pic:



And saying this:

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He is sure going overboard to promote his reelection campaign.

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Good news to the extent that it hurts Bush.

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Most of those close to Rubio expect he'll jump in.

Just like with Romney?

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Rubio interest in a guber run is more not less indication that he's running for president now. Not that he hasn't already tipped that.

How do you figure?

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Rubio interest in a guber run is more not less indication that he's running for president now. Not that he hasn't already tipped that.

How do you figure?

He's said that if he runs for president, he won't use running for re-election to the Senate as a "fallback option".

Implying that he intends to use running for governor as a "fallback option?"

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Christie being deserted by everyone outside his bunker. Launchpad implosion + financial asphyxiation?

Or just replicating McCain's successful 2008 primary strategy.