AP: Out of spotlight, GOP hopefuls prepping for 2012-mentions almost everyone but Dr. Paul

[Bryan]

Another sorry piece that looks like journalism:

By PHILIP ELLIOTT, Associated Press Philip Elliott, Associated Press – 34 mins ago

WASHINGTON – Newt Gingrich is the Republican taking some of the most public first steps for a presidential bid, but he's hardly the only one in motion. Far from the media spotlight, White House hopefuls are furiously hiring staff, testing messages for the powerful conservative base of the GOP and mapping out a rough political calendar, all part of a hard-charging effort that precedes the official kickoff.

Gingrich drew the national press to Atlanta last week for his announcement of a website to explore a bid, the most high-profile move so far.

Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty, Rick Santorum and Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour are quietly preparing for possible candidacies with visits to would-be donors, calls to potential supporters and interviews with future hires.

"Things have picked up dramatically in the last couple weeks," said Matthew Strawn, the chairman of the Iowa Republican Party.

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[Sterlin Argento Silverton]

I'm waiting for the main stream media to just come out and say, republican establishment prefers a two term Obama presidency over a Ron Paul White House. "Matter fact I'm predicting it."

 

[Indy Vidual]

Eye of Newt is pre-approved material.

 

[Sterlin Argento Silverton]

Knock on wood.

 

[Sola_Fide]

I'm waiting for the main stream media to just come out and say, republican establishment prefers a two term Obama presidency over a Ron Paul White House. "Matter fact I'm predicting it."

The GOP establishment has much more in common politically with Obama than Ron, so I can see what you mean.