Paul, Santorum, Gingrich, and Huntsman: Mitt Romney's downfall

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This was how things were supposed to go

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Its make or break for Romney in Florida, but if he is forced out, I have a hard time seeing Huntsman filling in the void as the main "establishment" candidate. God knows Paul won't be that guy, so I guess Santorum will get that slot.

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Interesting.

I've been considering recently who Santorum would have chosen as a running mate. My guess was Rand Paul, as a way to broaden his base.

So I'll definitely be interested in this version of the veepstakes.

Rand or Huntsman would of been great picks. It's funny, I too was thinking the same thing last week.

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Great update Can I suggest using the color code "gold" instead of yellow? It makes it easier to read, while not going all the way for organge.

Even with a Florida win, where else can Romney really go in the near future? He might be able to hold out until Super Tuesday, but that still is a good distance into the future.

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Hoping for a brokered convention

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I assume Huntsman is now the "establishment" candidate? Weird seeing a liberal (in my opinion, the second most conservative, but the base does not think like me on this one), conservative, and tea party candidate all heading towards the convention. This will be good

Also, is Buddy Roemer still running? He might become relevent later on as the choices narrow down.

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The Constitution Party might not nominate Santorum. They are strongly in favor of Ron Paul's foreign policy, and despite their strong conservative social views, do not state that they should be forced down the peoples throats. A Santorum run under the Tea Party banner is more likely, IMO.

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Couldn't Santorum have just not endorsed Huntsman and let the party activists nominate a "conservative"?

Huntsman really was the most conservative candidate, for whatever its worth

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The Constitution Party might not nominate Santorum. They are strongly in favor of Ron Paul's foreign policy, and despite their strong conservative social views, do not state that they should be forced down the peoples throats. A Santorum run under the Tea Party banner is more likely, IMO.

I feel like, while this is true, Santorum would cause an influx of folks to the party, and cause the same thing that happened to Pat Buchanan's nomination of the Reform Party. It would probably destroy the Constitution Party.

That makes a ton of sense. Thanks for clearing this up .

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I liked how Hannity took Santorum took Santorum down a notch. Even Hannity believes in freedom when it affects Republicans

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I think Ron Paul introducing Rand the RNC would be a great way to fire up the base. It would turn Paul supporters (who generally like Huntsman anyway) back to the fold if they are flirting with Johnson's campaign as well. I really look forward to seeing the conventions in this timeline.

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If only this were real!

Agreed!

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Its looking like a bad night for Obama...can't wait to see how this turns out Will it continue after the election and into the next Presidents term?

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Switching Pennsylvania and Ohio might be more realistic, in my opinion. Connecticut and Minnesota seem unlikely to go for Huntsman, even in this election. Otherwise, the results are fine.

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Weird seeing the new Justice Party overshadow the Green Party so quickly.

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Who is the Justice Party running this time around?