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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen
It's like the GOP is making a really half-hearted effort this time around. Not sure what that's all about.  |
It is difficult to unseat the incumbent. In recent history we had Bush Sr and Carter. Ford is a unique case. Throughout our history we have had nine one term presidents, albeit not all were not reelected. That's 20 percent. If I remember my calculus, that would mean that about 80% of presidents get reelected. Those are pretty good odds.
I think it is quite logical for the GOP to keep some of their stars on deck for 2016 when it is an even field. Sure the GOP has to put someone in, but why risk a star when they are already facing the up-hill battle to unseat the incumbent?
There is still a stigma about losing an election. What major GOP star will risk being defeated by the incumbent? So you send in your JV and hope for a "20%" chance of unseating the incumbent (hey it happens) but then plan on bringing out the big guns in '16.
At least that's what I tell myself. I would hate to think that Romney and Santorium ARE the big GOP stars.
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RNC please tell me these are your JV and that you have some legitimate candidates lined up for 2016.
