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« on: March 23, 2016, 05:48:48 AM »
« edited: March 23, 2016, 05:57:48 AM by #TheShadowyAbyss »
Who ran the saddest campaign of the year? Who seemed to really hate being in the race?

I'd say overall Jeb Bush, but Lincoln Chafee is a strong second.

Jeb was supposed to be the prohibitive frontrunner and the eventual nominee, he had the backing of the party elites, the money and he practically scared off Romney from running again. Trump came in and utterly humiliated Jeb instead and eventually Jeb looked tired and defeated and wanted an excuse to drop out.
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« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2016, 06:01:02 AM »
Jim Gilmore was a governor. The governor of Virginia, the same position Thomas Jefferson held. He was governor of Virginia when Virginia was attacked on 9/11. Couldn't get into the main debate. They let Fiorina and Carson, who were basically just randoms take part, but Gilmore couldn't cut it.
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« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2016, 06:13:58 AM »
Mark Everest because he couldn't even get more than my vote in this poll and most of you probably won't know who he is ;'(
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« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2016, 06:16:49 AM »
Some may say Walker, but he at least realized he had a dud and quit. Jeb! on the other hand descended into a lack of self-awareness.
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« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2016, 06:17:28 AM »
Quote from: Silent Cal on March 23, 2016, 06:13:58 AM
Mark Everest because he couldn't even get more than my vote in this poll and most of you probably won't know who he is ;'(

And you can't even spell his name
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« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2016, 06:20:04 AM »
Jeb Bush had a lot going for him, and he blew it all.

But then again, I doubt anyone else in his position in this political climate would manage to do better.
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« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2016, 06:40:20 AM »
Jeb Bush. You could have built a school with the money from his failed campaign.

Which made me very angry, and I am not even American.
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« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2016, 06:57:58 AM »
Only one man hurt himself today. Only one man has had multiple hilarious suicide things written about his campaign. That is your answer.
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« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2016, 08:37:57 AM »
UMMM is it close? LOL?! JEB BUSH had over 100 million in the bank before this even started, A HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS and didn't come close in any state and was out after three states after flushing 100 million down the toilet!
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« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2016, 12:16:28 PM »
Is there any credible argument for another candidate other than Jeb Bush?
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« Reply #10 on: March 23, 2016, 12:23:42 PM »
Jeb's was pretty sad, but I voted for Walker. I think its pretty pathetic that as loudly and quickly he entered the race to much fanfare and with so many strengths, he just as quickly bowed his head to the establishment and ducked out. At least Jeb tried to actually win.
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« Reply #11 on: March 23, 2016, 12:35:12 PM »
Chaffee

Close second to Bush, but that debate performance Chafee had was literally the worst of them all, that and him using a car to get everywhere, and being talked out of dropping out by one anchor....

I'm just not sure even Bush's campaign can compare to utter pathetic-ness that was Chaffee '16.
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« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2016, 12:43:50 PM »
Jeb Bush!
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« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2016, 01:00:41 PM »
The block of granite.
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« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2016, 01:08:56 PM »
Jebra, who spent 84 MILLION DOLLARS to get 3% in Iowa, 11% in New Hampshire, and 8% in South Carolina. Talk about a big spender.
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« Reply #15 on: March 23, 2016, 01:55:37 PM »
Why is Jeb so high? The media told me that him and Hillary were in the same position. Doesn't that mean he's inevitable?
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« Reply #16 on: March 23, 2016, 02:03:19 PM »
Yeah, it's got to be Jeb!.
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« Reply #17 on: March 23, 2016, 02:44:47 PM »
Lincoln Chafee. Bush could at least get donations and Super PAC money. Chafee was a block of cheese and couldn't get either (most of the $400,000ish was a loan from himself).
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« Reply #18 on: March 23, 2016, 02:51:58 PM »
Rubio. Despite the media and establishment constantly pushing him, followed by Bush/Cruz/Anyone But Kasich, he still only won Mondale '84.
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« Reply #19 on: March 23, 2016, 02:54:17 PM »
I forgot about Lincoln "My dad died, I just got here!" Chafee. He really revealed how out of his depth he was quickly in that first debate.

He might be the saddest because he didn't even have a chance so expectations were already low and he somehow managed to get below those expectations.
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« Reply #20 on: March 23, 2016, 02:54:18 PM »
Quote from: Kingpoleon on March 23, 2016, 02:51:58 PM
Rubio. Despite the media and establishment constantly pushing him, followed by Bush/Cruz/Anyone But Kasich, he still only won Mondale '84.

I could see a case for Rubio. The media never outright shilled for Jeb to the extent they constantly did for Little Marco. In fact, they seemed to take delight in the Jeb campaign's collapse and enjoyed twisting the knife. Jeb had a lot more money, but as Trump showed us, winning the media game likely has much more influence over the voters than spending the most money.
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« Reply #21 on: March 23, 2016, 03:06:24 PM »
Linc Chafee. I have no idea who convinced the RINO-turned Independent-turned Democrat with atrocious approval ratings as Governor that he would be a viable candidate, but he was an unmitigated disaster in the debate.

It was sad to watch Jeb's decline, but he can at least be proud that he kept to the high road.
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« Reply #22 on: March 23, 2016, 03:07:03 PM »
Mr. Low Energy. It's not even a contest.
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