Comments on: PREDICTIONS - AND A LAMENT http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/ Politics served up with a smile... And a stilletto. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:11:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Chip http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/comment-page-1/#comment-1187800 Chip Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:35:24 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/#comment-1187800 Clinton and Romney are singin' "Can't Buy Me Love" this morning. :) Should either one not win in NH, so close to territory they have found to be politically friendly in the past, that person ought to start mailing the checks back sooner rather than later. Clinton and Romney are singin’ “Can’t Buy Me Love” this morning. :) Should either one not win in NH, so close to territory they have found to be politically friendly in the past, that person ought to start mailing the checks back sooner rather than later.

]]> By: Melissa http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/comment-page-1/#comment-1186411 Melissa Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:42:06 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/#comment-1186411 I heard Fred on Hannity last night and he said that he's not bowing out after Iowa and that he has a good feeling about his chances there. I get the sneaking suspicion that he's polling better than we're being told. Have a look at Rasmussen's reports over the past few days. He's showing 73% of undecideds leaning heavily toward Thompson or Huckabee as their choice. I heard Fred on Hannity last night and he said that he’s not bowing out after Iowa and that he has a good feeling about his chances there. I get the sneaking suspicion that he’s polling better than we’re being told. Have a look at Rasmussen’s reports over the past few days. He’s showing 73% of undecideds leaning heavily toward Thompson or Huckabee as their choice.

]]> By: Chip http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/comment-page-1/#comment-1186294 Chip Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:32:19 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/#comment-1186294 #1 A flawed analysis, primarily based on: a) liberals historically (at least in the past few decades) have tended to be more hardcore, partisan and Democrat, leaving "independents" comprised mostly of conservative and libertarian types. b) just as with Howard Dean in 2004, Ron Paul is getting his juice from the internet superhighway, not from Main Street, USA, hence he will under-perform similarly in Iowa. Rabid nutroots on the far left, still in denial about how radicalism for it's own sake frightens away potential supporters, erroneously blame the MSM's shortlived infatuation with the "Dean scream" for his candidacy's quick demise. We can expect the same from the coalition of fringe elements nutty enough to believe a caustic, conspiracy-driven isolationist like Paul actually has a chance to resonate with an electoral majority, much less be able to secure the RNC's blessing. #1

A flawed analysis, primarily based on:

a) liberals historically (at least in the past few decades) have tended to be more hardcore, partisan and Democrat, leaving “independents” comprised mostly of conservative and libertarian types.

b) just as with Howard Dean in 2004, Ron Paul is getting his juice from the internet superhighway, not from Main Street, USA, hence he will under-perform similarly in Iowa.

Rabid nutroots on the far left, still in denial about how radicalism for it’s own sake frightens away potential supporters, erroneously blame the MSM’s shortlived infatuation with the “Dean scream” for his candidacy’s quick demise. We can expect the same from the coalition of fringe elements nutty enough to believe a caustic, conspiracy-driven isolationist like Paul actually has a chance to resonate with an electoral majority, much less be able to secure the RNC’s blessing.

]]> By: funky chicken http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/comment-page-1/#comment-1186237 funky chicken Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:55:04 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/#comment-1186237 You've been watching politics for a really long time but you don't remember the Vietnam Vets against McCain guys? They've been getting press for at least 20 years. They are the folks who get relatives of missing Vietnam soldiers to give them thousands of dollars to supposedly hunt down the still living captives and negotiate for their return from Vietnam...been doing it for a long, long time. They are scam artists and the original "troofers" preying on the emotions of grieving military families. I'm a military spouse and Fred! supporter, not McCain. But the people who say awful stuff about McCain and Vietnam are horrible folks. You’ve been watching politics for a really long time but you don’t remember the Vietnam Vets against McCain guys? They’ve been getting press for at least 20 years. They are the folks who get relatives of missing Vietnam soldiers to give them thousands of dollars to supposedly hunt down the still living captives and negotiate for their return from Vietnam…been doing it for a long, long time. They are scam artists and the original “troofers” preying on the emotions of grieving military families.

I’m a military spouse and Fred! supporter, not McCain. But the people who say awful stuff about McCain and Vietnam are horrible folks.

]]> By: Webloggin - Blog Archive » Thompson Campaign Denies Politco Rumor that he will Support McCain if he Places Poorly in Iowa http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/comment-page-1/#comment-1186187 Webloggin - Blog Archive » Thompson Campaign Denies Politco Rumor that he will Support McCain if he Places Poorly in Iowa Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:15:00 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/#comment-1186187 [...] I may stand wrong, Jonathan Martin and Mike Allen may actually turn out to be right but this just sounds a little like sour grapes. Rick Moran thinks this is a possibility while noting the soundness of Martin’s reporting. Politico may be a little teed off at Thompson because bloggers exposed Roger Simon as a liar when the reporter mischaracterized a Thompson campaign event last month. But Jonathon Martin’s reporting appears to me to be sound, based on observations from both staff and politicians who are close to the campaign. And it’s not a secret that the campaign is out of money and that a poor showing – less than 15% – would place Thompson in an untenable situation where Fred would be forced to compete in New Hampshire with no money, little in the way of paid staff, and not much hope. [...] [...] I may stand wrong, Jonathan Martin and Mike Allen may actually turn out to be right but this just sounds a little like sour grapes. Rick Moran thinks this is a possibility while noting the soundness of Martin’s reporting. Politico may be a little teed off at Thompson because bloggers exposed Roger Simon as a liar when the reporter mischaracterized a Thompson campaign event last month. But Jonathon Martin’s reporting appears to me to be sound, based on observations from both staff and politicians who are close to the campaign. And it’s not a secret that the campaign is out of money and that a poor showing – less than 15% – would place Thompson in an untenable situation where Fred would be forced to compete in New Hampshire with no money, little in the way of paid staff, and not much hope. [...]

]]> By: Katherine http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/comment-page-1/#comment-1186159 Katherine Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:56:04 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/#comment-1186159 It seems that every poll is showing something different today. I found an interesting poll over at www.fittobepres.com. It's ranking each candidate based on 10 "fit factors" that they've created. You can rank the candidates yourself on who you think is fit to be president. It's also interesting to see what the poll has determined each candidate's strength and weakness to be. It seems that every poll is showing something different today. I found an interesting poll over at http://www.fittobepres.com. It’s ranking each candidate based on 10 “fit factors” that they’ve created. You can rank the candidates yourself on who you think is fit to be president. It’s also interesting to see what the poll has determined each candidate’s strength and weakness to be.

]]> By: zwhite http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/comment-page-1/#comment-1186136 zwhite Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:32:03 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/#comment-1186136 Regarding Fred, I like his don't-try-too-hard approach, but it's a good thing for him he doesn't care whether he loses. As Bush 41 once said (I can't quote exactly): We've created a process where the type of man it takes to win the election is not a guy you'd want as president. Regarding Fred, I like his don’t-try-too-hard approach, but it’s a good thing for him he doesn’t care whether he loses.

As Bush 41 once said (I can’t quote exactly): We’ve created a process where the type of man it takes to win the election is not a guy you’d want as president.

]]> By: zwhite http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/comment-page-1/#comment-1186129 zwhite Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:26:21 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/#comment-1186129 McCain might be a RINO, but he's also a first class hawk (unlike Chafee, Snowe, et al). I don't like the amnesty thing, but I think he got the message last summer and won't try it again. The McCain/Feingold free speech argument seems like utter nonsense to me. Will Ron Paul run in the general and get enough votes to take down the republican candidate the way Perot did? If Bloombird runs will that hurt the Demonrats or the Pro-America GOP more? McCain might be a RINO, but he’s also a first class hawk (unlike Chafee, Snowe, et al). I don’t like the amnesty thing, but I think he got the message last summer and won’t try it again. The McCain/Feingold free speech argument seems like utter nonsense to me.

Will Ron Paul run in the general and get enough votes to take down the republican candidate the way Perot did? If Bloombird runs will that hurt the Demonrats or the Pro-America GOP more?

]]> By: Vee http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/comment-page-1/#comment-1186123 Vee Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:19:19 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/#comment-1186123 Fred denies the rumors, but his appearance and 'gusto' speaks for itself. Freddy certainly isn't readdy!! He may just just have to re-consider his membership in SAG. But who knows, with identity problem in the GOP, someone could still apply some oxygen-- and his engine could start humming again. Not hopeful on that!! www.vernasmith.blogspot.com Fred denies the rumors, but his appearance and ‘gusto’ speaks for itself. Freddy certainly isn’t readdy!!

He may just just have to re-consider his membership in SAG. But who knows, with identity problem in the GOP, someone could still apply some oxygen– and his engine could start humming again. Not hopeful on that!!

http://www.vernasmith.blogspot.com

]]> By: Brainster http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/comment-page-1/#comment-1186053 Brainster Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:27:34 +0000 http://rightwingnuthouse.com/archives/2008/01/03/predictions-and-a-lament/#comment-1186053 Despite being a McCain supporter, I don't think he has a prayer of coming in second tonight. I'm hoping for a strong third, with Huckabee winning. Despite being a McCain supporter, I don’t think he has a prayer of coming in second tonight. I’m hoping for a strong third, with Huckabee winning.

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