Well known political analyst Stuart Rothenberg says the
Republican race is come down to a choice between Perry and Romney. None of the other contenders, says
Rothenberg, have a chance of winning the nomination.
Minnesota
Rep. Michele Bachmann’s prospects vanished when Perry entered the race, and
Newt Gingrich’s victory scenario disappeared when his campaign launch flopped.
Texas Rep. Ron Paul’s message has always been out of sync with the majority of
his party, while businessman Herman Cain lacks the experience to be taken
seriously.
Former
Sen. Rick Santorum (Pa.) has the profile of a contender, but he lacks the
fundraising ability and stature needed to win the nomination. Former Utah Gov.
Jon Huntsman looks the part of president, but his main appeal seems to be to
Democrats and journalists, neither of whom will select the GOP nominee.
Three
other hopefuls — former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, former Louisiana Gov.
Buddy Roemer and Michigan Rep. Thaddeus McCotter — get no media attention,
which reflects their limited prospects and guarantees they won’t get on most
people’s radar.
That may not make a lot of Republicans very happy. Poll Watch Daily says “as in all major
national polls recently, Rick Perry is the frontrunner for the GOP presidential
nomination in aNew
York Times/CBS News survey, but half
of likely Republican primary voters have reservations about their candidate of
choice and an equal number wish there were more choices.”
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