The Economist ranks the Republican field.

[Oswald Acted Alone, You Kook]

Paul seems like a Barry Goldwater creature to me.

[tmthforu94]

If Herman Cain had the experience as a Governor or Senator, I think he could make a serious run for the Republican nomination. But his lack of experience in public office would certainly hinder him. As a primary voter, that lack of experience is why I won't support him in the primary (though I would in the general).

[Torie]

Fair comment by The Economist. What a fine mag it is. I used to read it rather religiously.

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

Paul has no weaknesses.

Seriously? Seriously?

See Taft's comment. Look at Dr. Paul's record. He has never voted for a tax increase. He has opposed the unjust war in Iraq and our foreign shenanigans. He advocates a sound monetary policy. I believe Pence has similar views regarding finances. He's a friend to gunowners and their concerns.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

How is Bachmann considered a better chance than Christie or Barbour? And what's "Palin-lite"?  - she's less moderate than Palin for sure.

[tpfkaw]

She'd be a better choice than Barbour...

I believe the "Palin-lite" is a reference to notoriety, not moderation or the lack of it.

[Mr. Taft Republican]

Paul seems like a Barry Goldwater creature to me.

Except kinda the exact opposite, at least in foreign policy. I mean, I think he's definitely likely to secure more states than Goldwater if he did win the nomination, and with the full force of the Republican machine behind him, who knows?

[Bull Moose Base]

Paul has no weaknesses.

Seriously? Seriously?

See Taft's comment. Look at Dr. Paul's record. He has never voted for a tax increase. He has opposed the unjust war in Iraq and our foreign shenanigans. He advocates a sound monetary policy. I believe Pence has similar views regarding finances. He's a friend to gunowners and their concerns.

So you prefer Iraq invasion opponent Obama over the Iraq invasion supporter GOP nominee tbd?

I take Paul's chances a bit more seriously than I used to.  A growing number of conservatives (if still a minority) may be fatigued enough with Afghanistan to tolerate Paul's foreign policy and his budget cuts are surely deeper than almost every other GOP candidate.

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

I love how they listed Mormonism as a con. Very open-minded.

Very realistic.  While ideally it wouldn't be a factor in what the voters think of them, any Mormon candidate is going to suffer because of their creed, especially in a primary race where other distinctions between the candidates will be smaller.