Why Huntsman is attacking Ron Paul

[tbone717]

I know historically if someone wins Iowa, NH and SC, it is a lock, but maybe this year is different?

With the change in the delegate structure and primary schedule, this year is different than any year that has preceded it. The first three states this year are more about seeing which candidates will survive than crowning the eventual nominee. Additionally, the perceived frontrunner has a ceiling which he seems unable to break. It was evidenced in IA where Romney's vote total in IA was nearly identical to his 2008 total. So in four years Romney has been unable to increase his support in that state.

With every contest we will see candidates dropping out, because poor performance equals less money in their coffers. The NY Times did a piece in 2003 that estimated that it takes about 100K per day to run a campaign. As the lower tier candidates perform poorly, they will simply run out of funds to continue. You can't pay a staff, travel around a state, pay for lodging & meals, run ads on TV and radio if you don't have any cash.

 

[Aratus]

But they were still hoping to turn him into a one state wonder firewall over Ron in NH, as they did with Santorum in Iowa, imho. But no one wants that brand.

with about five of these one state wonders and you have a brokered convention in tampa
if half the GOP is in an anti~Mitt mood and mode. we need to keep at this despite the flac.

 

[RIPLEYMOM]

Saw on Facebook where Huntsman and Romney have same, great, great grandfather. Sorry for not posting link, but, worth looking into.

Also, suspicious Beck - had Huntsman Sr, Plastics baron, on before FOX show went off the air, then did article on his newly launched 'The Blaze' introducing Jon Huntsman to the World.

So, so pissed at Beck the morning of the Iowa Caucuses - he slammed Paul ad the newsletters unmercifully. Cannot stand that tool. Friend who listened to Beck everyday (Paul supporter) will not listen to him again after hearing that show.