tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post4208581924255397145..comments2023-10-16T07:13:12.123-05:00Comments on A plain blog about politics: Goofy Punditry AlertJonathan Bernsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15931039630306253241noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-61505620944944786582011-06-07T14:41:46.826-05:002011-06-07T14:41:46.826-05:00When has Mark Halperin ever been right on anything...When has Mark Halperin ever been right on anything? Why he is still considered a credible pundit is beyond me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-15162269271989975642011-06-07T10:36:39.886-05:002011-06-07T10:36:39.886-05:00You're absolutely right it's between Pawle...You're absolutely right it's between Pawlenty and Romney. But I get the feeling Pawlenty (who is younger) is running now so he is set up 2016, while it is Romney's turn. <br /><br />And yes, pundits are only taking Bachman seriously because, well they take all potential candidates seriously (ie Donald Trump).roseonpoliticshttp://roseonpolitics.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926413038778731189.post-34406401918480040162011-06-07T10:35:34.241-05:002011-06-07T10:35:34.241-05:00Agreed, to the extent that I think the media overr...Agreed, to the extent that I think the media overrate Bachmann and that Pawlenty is the only viable anti-Romney candidate. <br /><br />Another goofy thing about Halperin's analysis (and that of the media in general), is that Huckabee didnt sign Ed Rollins until he found himself as the front-runner in Iowa. The earliest reference I could find was 14 DEC 07, a mere 3 weeks before the caucuses. The point is, Huckabee won Iowa largely on his own, with wonderful debate performances and no other serious social conservatives to challenege his turf. <br /><br />Bringing in Rollins was seen, at the time, as Huckabee's last ditch attempt to become nationally viable after a suprise run to the top of the Iowa polls. Sure, Huckabee went on to finish second in terms of delegates, but only because he continued to stay in the race to boost his future earnings prospects. Once he lost South Carolina to McCain, it was clear that Rollins had not been successful in widening his appeal.<br /><br />It's odd to me that the media dont seem to remember this.<br /><br />emailstocharlie.blogspot.com<br /><br />Ref:<br />http://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/11033/huckabee-signs-ed-rollinsEmails to Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09949440271146178173noreply@blogger.com