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« on: January 21, 2010, 05:51:26 PM »
Probably Rick Santorum.
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« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2010, 06:29:07 PM »
« Edited: January 21, 2010, 06:34:49 PM by Mr. Morden »
"Some little known member of Congress" may actually be the most likely answer.  Someone like the equivalent of Duncan Hunter from the 2008 cycle.  But out of these specific names, I guess I'd go with Santorum, though Johnson and Romney are also possibilities.  (Romney won't announce until after the Nov. midterms though, whereas there's a chance that Johnson or Santorum could go even before that.)

Pawlenty probably won't announce until after his term as MN gov runs out in January.  Huckabee probably won't run at all, following the clemency thing.  Gingrich and Palin.....I wouldn't bet on either of them running, but if they do, they'll stretch out the decision well into the summer of 2011.

Barbour is another possible 2012er, but I don't think he'd announce first.  Sitting governors are never the first to announce, as they have a day job to worry about.  ("Little known member of Congress" isn't really enough of a day job to count.)
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« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2010, 07:12:23 PM »
Quote from: Mr. Morden on January 21, 2010, 06:29:07 PM
"Some little known member of Congress" may actually be the most likely answer.  Someone like the equivalent of Duncan Hunter from the 2008 cycle.  But out of these specific names, I guess I'd go with Santorum, though Johnson and Romney are also possibilities.  (Romney won't announce until after the Nov. midterms though, whereas there's a chance that Johnson or Santorum could go even before that.)

Pawlenty probably won't announce until after his term as MN gov runs out in January.  Huckabee probably won't run at all, following the clemency thing.  Gingrich and Palin.....I wouldn't bet on either of them running, but if they do, they'll stretch out the decision well into the summer of 2011.

I think if Gingrich is serios this time...same with Palin...it will be the end of spring. Not as late anymore.
Barbour is another possible 2012er, but I don't think he'd announce first.  Sitting governors are never the first to announce, as they have a day job to worry about.  ("Little known member of Congress" isn't really enough of a day job to count.)
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« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2010, 07:14:13 PM »
Santorum or some little known member of Congress. I can't wait.
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« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2010, 07:36:07 PM »
Quote from: A-Bob on January 21, 2010, 07:12:23 PM
I think if Gingrich is serios this time...same with Palin...it will be the end of spring.

Gingrich you may be right on.  Palin.....if she does run, I suspect she'll want to delay the messy work of campaigning, debating, etc. as long as possible.  She doesn't really play by the same media rules as the others.  She doesn't have to worry about the media losing interest in her if she teases them too long.
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« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2010, 08:01:11 PM »
Newton Leroy Gingrich.
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« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2010, 05:33:05 AM »
rick santorum
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« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2010, 11:38:44 AM »
I'll go with a random House member or a former Governor not currently holding office.  My guess would be that such a candidate would really be running for Vice-President or a cabinet job.  Such a person might hope lightning would strike and they would capture the national imagination.  But failing that, angling for a number two post or a higher profile job in a GOP administration has a certain logic to it.
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« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2010, 11:47:00 AM »
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« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2010, 12:04:48 PM »
I'm announcing me as a GOP candidate. I have cookies.
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« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2010, 01:56:52 PM »
Probably Romney or someone from the House.
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« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2010, 01:58:35 PM »
I just announced...
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« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2010, 02:54:16 PM »
Quote from: TrueRepublicIran on January 22, 2010, 12:04:48 PM
I'm announcing me as a GOP candidate. I have cookies.

What kind?  We may be able to do business.
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« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2010, 02:56:17 PM »
Probably Pence, Santorum, or Pawlenty.
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« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2010, 06:21:08 PM »
Quote from: JSojourner on January 22, 2010, 02:54:16 PM
Quote from: TrueRepublicIran on January 22, 2010, 12:04:48 PM
I'm announcing me as a GOP candidate. I have cookies.

What kind?  We may be able to do business.

All kinds, even 'special' cookies.
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« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2010, 11:33:09 AM »
Quote from: TrueRepublicIran on January 22, 2010, 06:21:08 PM
Quote from: JSojourner on January 22, 2010, 02:54:16 PM
Quote from: TrueRepublicIran on January 22, 2010, 12:04:48 PM
I'm announcing me as a GOP candidate. I have cookies.

What kind?  We may be able to do business.

All kinds, even 'special' cookies.

That's it.  Special cookies get you my vote!
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« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2010, 11:50:33 AM »
Scott Brown Santorum
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« Reply #17 on: January 23, 2010, 12:19:24 PM »
Last time it was Duncan Hunter. So some joke candidate.
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« Reply #18 on: January 23, 2010, 12:26:42 PM »
Santorum or Johnson, my best on the latter.
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« Reply #19 on: January 23, 2010, 05:58:03 PM »
I want Phil to return so he can enlighten us about President Rick Santorum.
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« Reply #20 on: January 23, 2010, 06:08:21 PM »
Quote from: NiK on January 23, 2010, 05:58:03 PM
I want Phil to return so he can enlighten us about President Rick Santorum.

I don't.
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« Reply #21 on: January 23, 2010, 11:33:47 PM »
Santorum
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« Reply #22 on: January 24, 2010, 12:27:07 AM »
« Edited: January 24, 2010, 12:30:24 AM by Senator North Carolina Yankee, PPT »
Some small town quack, and radical member of the Tea Party movement who has never even ran for dog catcher.
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« Reply #23 on: January 24, 2010, 12:29:13 AM »
Quote from: Senator North Carolina Yankee, PPT on January 24, 2010, 12:27:07 AM
Some small town quack, and radical member of the Tea Party movement. Sarah Palin
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« Reply #24 on: January 24, 2010, 12:41:39 AM »
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