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Ron Paul- The Paul locomotive got derailed just a little bit. A majority of delegates in Nebraska would have put Paul in a solid spot where Paul would be guaranteed a speaking role at the convention, but that didn't happen. Of course, the Paul bloc of voters is an interesting one. They seem fiercely loyal to Paul, but otherwise, they are hard to predict. Add to that, the fact Paul hasn't seemed interested in a 2012 third party run. Would a Paul speech (a la Buchanan in 92) get those supporters pointed in another direction? Would a snub send them over to Obama? Either way, it doesn't seem that they are interested (at least in large numbers) to defecting to Gary Johnson. Would they stay home without a Paul on the ballot? Could Romney get Paul to say a few words in his favor? None of it seems clear, but Romney is going to give it a shot. he announced this weekend that Paul will speak at the convention.
Jon Huntsman- Huntsman was the most electable candidate that no one would vote for. Huntsman wanted to see if the GOP in 2012 had roon for a moderate as a Presidential nominee. He should have asked Olympia Snowe and Arlen Specter what they knew about the role of moderates in today's Republican Party. Huntsman wants to make a point that the GOP is headed down the wrong path and so in protest, he's skipping the GOP convention.
"I will not be attending this year's convention, nor any Republican convention in the future, until the party focuses on a bigger, bolder, more confident future for the United States—a future based on problem solving, inclusiveness, and a willingness to address the trust deficit, which is every bit as corrosive as our fiscal and economic deficits,"
Well, good luck with that.
Others from Linda McMahon to George Allen are also skipping the GOP convention for various reasons, but it's hard to say anyone will miss Huntsman.
Roseanne Barr - Okay, Roseanne didn't campaign in Iowa (I don't think she actually campaigned anywhere but on tv) but you might remember her Presidential campaign announcement. She ended up losing the Green Party nomination she sought to Jill Stein, a Massachusetts doctor who beat her almost three to one. There was some thought that Barr's name recognition would get her the Veep slot, but that did not happen this week either. Interestingly, this is the first election that the Green Party will be on the ballot where it could conceivably win the Electoral College.
Barr had been busy working for the Greens, though she skipped the convention, preferring to Skype instead. It looks like she may not end up on the ballots, but Roseanne will probably be busy speaking her mind. She has spent the last few days blasting the Greens for not being diverse enough, badgering Obama over medical marijuana, and you've got the feeling she still might be toying with the idea of the Green Tea Party.
Newt Gingrich- I include Newt only for sake of completeness. Newt had a pretty gig as Sunday Morning Talk Show pundit and writer of alternate history. One would guess that he would get back to his old life right away.
Sure enough, he is back to doing what he does, which means trading stories with Snooki.
Jon Huntsman- Huntsman was the most electable candidate that no one would vote for. Huntsman wanted to see if the GOP in 2012 had roon for a moderate as a Presidential nominee. He should have asked Olympia Snowe and Arlen Specter what they knew about the role of moderates in today's Republican Party. Huntsman wants to make a point that the GOP is headed down the wrong path and so in protest, he's skipping the GOP convention.
"I will not be attending this year's convention, nor any Republican convention in the future, until the party focuses on a bigger, bolder, more confident future for the United States—a future based on problem solving, inclusiveness, and a willingness to address the trust deficit, which is every bit as corrosive as our fiscal and economic deficits,"
Well, good luck with that.
Others from Linda McMahon to George Allen are also skipping the GOP convention for various reasons, but it's hard to say anyone will miss Huntsman.
Roseanne Barr - Okay, Roseanne didn't campaign in Iowa (I don't think she actually campaigned anywhere but on tv) but you might remember her Presidential campaign announcement. She ended up losing the Green Party nomination she sought to Jill Stein, a Massachusetts doctor who beat her almost three to one. There was some thought that Barr's name recognition would get her the Veep slot, but that did not happen this week either. Interestingly, this is the first election that the Green Party will be on the ballot where it could conceivably win the Electoral College.
Barr had been busy working for the Greens, though she skipped the convention, preferring to Skype instead. It looks like she may not end up on the ballots, but Roseanne will probably be busy speaking her mind. She has spent the last few days blasting the Greens for not being diverse enough, badgering Obama over medical marijuana, and you've got the feeling she still might be toying with the idea of the Green Tea Party.
Newt Gingrich- I include Newt only for sake of completeness. Newt had a pretty gig as Sunday Morning Talk Show pundit and writer of alternate history. One would guess that he would get back to his old life right away.
Sure enough, he is back to doing what he does, which means trading stories with Snooki.
