Reluctant Republican
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« on: November 27, 2012, 04:41:56 PM » |
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I think he'll do pretty well. He has a specific part of the GOP who he is one of. I suspect that he'll be the only one unhesitant to speak about social issues. Can you imagine Rubio or Christie or Ryan talking for length about the importance of morals and the family and being able to sound earnest and sincere about it? He knows how to connect with some very important voting blocks in the Republican party, and if he's the only "proud social conservative" that runs, that might be all he needs. At the very least he'll start off stronger than he did in 2012, and he'll probably have more money. I suspect he's going to run nonstop for the next 4 years, and the other big names don't have that luxury. If he's smart now will be the time he uses to build up his organization and get local officials on his side.
Now that being said, can I see him winning the nomination? Yes, but I don't find it likely. The GOP establishment would freak out if he had a serious shot and probably try to Gingrich him. They do not want a man whose been out of office for 10 years on the ticket, especially when they have some big names lined up that are already being trumpeted as the future of the GOP. If Santorum wins a few contests, look for the party to rally around a single candidate and do everything they can to help him. How successful they are depends on how successful the Republicans become at controlling their grassroots and directing their energy to their approved candidates.
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