NFT: First poll that shows Carson well ahead.

Yeah, to your earlier point, I have a ton of liberal friends who like him - which is why he can't get through the primaries.

I suspect the presidency isn't his (realistic) end game at this point.

He's a political consultant. He's actually a Dem, but for some reason Republicans keep hiring him. He was McCain's chief advisor for a long time, then worked for Huntsman in 2012 and is Kasich's guy now. For the life of me, I have no idea why he keeps getting hired. He's pure poison for GOP hopefuls. He has nothing but disdain for the people who make up the bulk of Republican voters, and his candidates' rhetoric reflects it. It's really bizarre.

and for the life of me I dont understand Sanders.

And Greg, we have Bob Shrum, of whom Wikipedia says: "Critics often point out a 'curse' associated with the presidential campaigns that Shrum has worked on, since he has yet to claim victory for any of his candidates in eight presidential elections." Including Gore and Kerry. So I dont want to hear it.

Thanks for that info.

It's always funny to see guys who repeatedly fail get gigs over and over again - we see it all the time in sports as well.

Failing upwards is a widespread thing. The linked article gives a good flavor of what Weaver is about.

Deej-true, I don't know how Shrum kept getting hired either.
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In comment 12537061 Greg from LI said:

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He's a political consultant. He's actually a Dem, but for some reason Republicans keep hiring him. He was McCain's chief advisor for a long time, then worked for Huntsman in 2012 and is Kasich's guy now. For the life of me, I have no idea why he keeps getting hired. He's pure poison for GOP hopefuls. He has nothing but disdain for the people who make up the bulk of Republican voters, and his candidates' rhetoric reflects it. It's really bizarre.

Hey- I saw Kasich on the side of a milk carton today. I guess Weaver's doing a bang up job. Hell, Christie is getting more air time.

That was an informative article - thanks for sharing.

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