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Title: Karl Rove: Of 23 Likely GOP Pres. Hopefuls, the Winner Might Be ...
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URL Source: http://www.newsmax.com/politics/201 ... 11202014&s=al&dkt_nbr=k4mj8wxq
Published: Nov 20, 2014
Author: Elliot Jager
Post Date: 2014-11-20 18:09:38 by BTP Holdings
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Karl Rove: Of 23 Likely GOP Pres. Hopefuls, the Winner Might Be ...

Thursday, 20 Nov 2014 07:40 AM

By Elliot Jager

By Karl Rove's count, there are 23 Republicans who might be interested in running for president — excluding Mitt Romney.

In his latest Wall Street Journal column aimed at "political junkies," Rove sketchily takes inventory of their pluses and minuses.

He sees Arkansas' Mike Huckabee as the GOP's "most visible social conservative" while questioning the breadth of support he can muster. "Jeb Bush is a big thinker," though he wonders if another Bush can win. A "thoughtful" Sen. Marco Rubio, also of Florida, appeals to the same Bush constituency.

Rove is unenthused about the "fearless" Rand Paul of Kentucky because of his "wild claims" and sporadic "flip-flops" when his libertarian message falls flat.

He likes Bobby Jindal's healthcare expertise, while noting the Louisiana governor might skip a race that is laden with other governors. Chris Christie is able to garner broad local support, but his style might not appeal outside the Garden State.

The Republican strategist wonders whether Rick Perry's economic accomplishments makes a comeback possible given "his dismal 2012" performance.

As for Ted Cruz, Rove acknowledges his popularity yet casts doubt as to whether the Texas senator's confrontational style is "the path to the GOP nomination or the White House."

Paul Ryan is dubbed the GOP's leading theorist and will have to decide between a presidential run and focusing on tax reform. Rove sees Scott Walker, also from Wisconsin, as "courageous" though someone who needs to project more passion.

Rove also calls attention to newer faces: businesswoman Carly Fiorina of California and Maryland neurosurgeon Ben Carson.

His roster also includes perennial favorites Allen West, Herman Cain, John Bolton and Rick Santorum.

Other politicians past and present round out Rove's list: Mike Pence, Bob Ehrlich, Rick Snyder, Peter King, George Pataki, John Kasich and Rob Portman.

The veteran GOP insider lauds his party's 2016 presidential primary schedule for not kicking off until February, so that candidates can first show their mettle with the voters — not just their fundraising prowess.

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Poster Comment:

Sorry to say, but Rove is in dreamland. ;)

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#1. To: BTP Holdings (#0)

Chris Christie is able to garner broad local support, but his style might not appeal outside the Garden State.

As a handicapper, I think fat boy is a likely candidate and probably a front runner.

Fred Mertz  posted on  2014-11-21   2:59:09 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: BTP Holdings (#0)

Karl Rove: Of 23 Likely GOP Pres. Hopefuls, the Winner Might Be ...

...Israel.

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“With the exception of Whites, the rule among the peoples of the world, whether residing in their homelands or settled in Western democracies, is ethnocentrism and moral particularism: they stick together and good means what is good for their ethnic group."
-Alex Kurtagic

X-15  posted on  2014-11-21   3:11:35 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: X-15 (#2)

Karl Rove: Of 23 Likely GOP Pres. Hopefuls, the Winner Might Be ...

...Israel.

Dog and pony show...

If one votes, that means they agree with this corrupt government and its criminal process.

Cynicom  posted on  2014-11-21   3:27:17 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: BTP Holdings (#0)

Karl Rove: Of 23 Likely GOP Pres. Hopefuls, the Winner Might Be ...

The winner WON'T be someone that's really going to change things and be the next in line after JFK in terms of ending his career.

Politics in the US: A Fool's Game

Katniss  posted on  2014-11-21   12:06:28 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#5. To: Fred Mertz (#1)

As a handicapper, I think fat boy is a likely candidate and probably a front runner.

Not a chance in hell he makes it to the gate, much less he wins the race. I'll lay odds on either.

“Anti-semitism is a disease–you catch it from Jews”–Edgar J. Steele

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Hmmmmm  posted on  2014-11-21   13:05:01 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: Katniss (#4)

The winner WON'T be someone that's really going to change things and be the next in line after JFK in terms of ending his career.

You forgot Nixon and Watergate. ;)

"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke

BTP Holdings  posted on  2014-11-22   12:40:15 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#7. To: BTP Holdings (#0)

Ben Carson, the guy who believes that your right to own a certain type of firearm (like an AR-15 or SKS apparently) depends on where you live. I don't think so Ben.

Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends. Paul Craig Roberts

"When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it." Frederic Bastiat

James Deffenbach  posted on  2014-11-22   12:59:34 ET  (1 image) Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#8. To: Hmmmmm (#5)

Not a chance in hell he makes it to the gate, much less he wins the race.

I agree. Chris Christie is one of those rare individuals, like the Emperor who is currently illegally occupying the White Hut, who sucks and blows at the same time.

Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends. Paul Craig Roberts

"When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it." Frederic Bastiat

James Deffenbach  posted on  2014-11-22   13:01:56 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#9. To: James Deffenbach (#8) (Edited)

I know a number of friends and relatives in his state who think he's the cat's meow.

Fred Mertz  posted on  2014-11-22   13:16:47 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#10. To: Fred Mertz (#9)

Have they had their meds adjusted lately?

Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends. Paul Craig Roberts

"When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it." Frederic Bastiat

James Deffenbach  posted on  2014-11-22   13:39:21 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#11. To: James Deffenbach (#10)

I handicapped Obummer's first victory. Liking them isn't in my selection criteria. Seeing how they are touted by the MSM (programming) is.

Of course, right now it is too early to tell for 2016.

Next week I get to bet on my pick(s) for the 2015 Kentucky Derby winner in May. I think I'll hold my choice close to my chest this time.

Fred Mertz  posted on  2014-11-22   13:58:19 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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