Two of my favorite analysts, Rhodes Cook and Josh Putnam, have a good debate going about just how plausible it is that a Republican who is not currently running for president could enter the race later and potentially win it (probably necessitating a brokered convention). Those of you who follow my Twitter feed will know that I think Mr. Cook has the stronger side of the argument; I think there is a small but nontrivial chance that the Republican nominee could be someone like Jeb Bush, Paul Ryan, Mitch Daniels, Tim Pawlenty or Chris Christie. (In fact, I was speculating about these scenarios as long as a month ago.)As they say, it ain't over 'til the fat lady sings.
Hat tip to the Althouse blog.
Regards — Cliff
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it is my belief that were Paul Ryan to declare himself a candidate....he'd win both the primary and the Nov 2012 election...hands down running.
But he won't because in spite of all the public rhetoric, America is not serious about the needed change in order to survive. Things haven't gotten bad enough yet.....
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