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Festivito

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5. Stepping back is good. This primary is like a FISH-EYE lens in a milling group.

Reply to Algernon Moncrieff (Original post)

Thu Feb 4, 2016, 02:45 AM

Feb 2016

As each person centers big in the lens their flaws become clear and the public moves on to someone else.

The best thing is to be the last one big in the lens when public is too tired to care about the flaws.

What else does he have to do? Wait it out. See if you get lucky.

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How long do you think that Jeb! hangs on? [View all] Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 OP

Jebs done but his family intends to coronate him anyway 2pooped2pop Feb 2016 #1

Seems so....nt 2naSalit Feb 2016 #2

I really think he may drop out this weekend Yupster Feb 2016 #3

He might Warpy Feb 2016 #6

I agree...Jeb is over...and so is his last name.. Stuart G Feb 2016 #7

The "please clap" video looks really bad Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 #9

Really? I enjoyed it immensely. nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2016 #27

I didn't say it wasn't hilarious Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 #32

If Jeb! wins, I'll petition for Westward Ho! to officially lose its !. mwooldri Feb 2016 #4

One of the nearby towns tried that trick a while back. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2016 #29

Stepping back is good. This primary is like a FISH-EYE lens in a milling group. Festivito Feb 2016 #5

right until the end Amishman Feb 2016 #8

Jeb wants to see what happens when either Cruz or Trump drops out. FLPanhandle Feb 2016 #10

He should know we're way past that Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 #33

He hates Rubio with an absolute passion. Nye Bevan Feb 2016 #11

That's certainly what "Right to Rise" was doing in Iowa Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 #12

his slogan "right to rise" just mystifies me. do you know what the hell it means? CTyankee Feb 2016 #16

It means the Political Right is going to Rise. Iggo Feb 2016 #18

um, that is not too clear... CTyankee Feb 2016 #19

It does kind of sound like a commercial for an ED medication (nt) Nye Bevan Feb 2016 #21

I'm glad I'm not the only one with a dirty mind... CTyankee Feb 2016 #22

I was thinking bread or rolls or biscuits … but I love bread … :D littlewolf Feb 2016 #34

Nothing about Jeb's campaign makes sense. Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 #25

Until mommy says is's ok to quit lame54 Feb 2016 #13

I remember way back before the primary that put GWB in. RichGirl Feb 2016 #14

When GWB became Governor, I figured he'd be the next President Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 #15

Bush will win the nomination because the rest are too crazy and unelectable. L. Coyote Feb 2016 #17

he'll be around through 2020. It's a dynastic thing. librechik Feb 2016 #20

They're grooming george pee bush to take over after 2020! yortsed snacilbuper Feb 2016 #23

I go on the record..Sat afternoon, 2/6/15..this Sat.. Jeb withdraws .. Stuart G Feb 2016 #24

Not a bad thought Algernon Moncrieff Feb 2016 #26

I didn't know he was still running. Kalidurga Feb 2016 #28

I'm not counting him out until Congress certifies the election results. n/t PoliticAverse Feb 2016 #30

No reason to fold...What else is he gonna do? metroins Feb 2016 #31

"Clap if you believe..." Donkees Feb 2016 #35

As long as the money holds out. nt truebluegreen Feb 2016 #36

If he finishes top 3 in NH, he'll hang on for a little while. Renew Deal Feb 2016 #37

I have never seen someone so in denial in my life. smirkymonkey Feb 2016 #38

He SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PULL THE PLUG... JCMach1 Feb 2016 #39

The BFEE never loses! zappaman Feb 2016 #40

George W. Bush to Appear in Ad Supporting Brother IDemo Feb 2016 #41