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**markbila** · 06-15-2011, 01:36 AM

Actually, the fact that his campaign imploded is less important than when it imploaded, because he has the ability to draw attention to himself that might otherwise go to other candidates that might actually have a chance to win. Less so than Sarah Palin, but he has the same affect. So if Newt drops out early, or otherwise becomes irrelevent early, it helps candidates trying to establish themselves nationally like Pawlenty, and also opens a spot for some other candidate that might fill a similar rhetorical slot (although I am not sure what slot that might be at the moment).

I never thought Newt was much of a threat... he doesn't connect well with his audience. Believe it or not, I think Palin could win (as horrific as that may seem). Her negatives are high but not with GOP leaners and she has charisma in a George Bush sort of way. I am way more worried about her. I don't see Pawlenty gaining much traction; his people skills are lacking.

06-15-2011, 01:36 AM	#10
markbila Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 388 Senior Member	Actually, the fact that his campaign imploded is less important than when it imploaded, because he has the ability to draw attention to himself that might otherwise go to other candidates that might actually have a chance to win. Less so than Sarah Palin, but he has the same affect. So if Newt drops out early, or otherwise becomes irrelevent early, it helps candidates trying to establish themselves nationally like Pawlenty, and also opens a spot for some other candidate that might fill a similar rhetorical slot (although I am not sure what slot that might be at the moment). I never thought Newt was much of a threat... he doesn't connect well with his audience. Believe it or not, I think Palin could win (as horrific as that may seem). Her negatives are high but not with GOP leaners and she has charisma in a George Bush sort of way. I am way more worried about her. I don't see Pawlenty gaining much traction; his people skills are lacking.
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