Comments on: GOP presidential candidate drops out http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Brennan Morris, Dumfries, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19458 Brennan Morris, Dumfries, VA Mon, 16 Jul 2007 03:48:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19458 It was only a matter of time before he gave up, given the nature of the campaign he ran. He had limited financial resources, no name recognition beyond his wife, plus the raw talent and charisma were never present. However, I think he could have been a viable candidate if there had been adequate preparation. His decision to run seemed like a last minute "why not" thing. As for VP, I think it will depend how damaged the other top candidates are after the primaries. If they are all somewhat "clean" than the winner would be well served to pick another top line candidate representing a different GOP faction to unify the party, Rudy Giuliani picking Fred Thompson for example. It’s what Reagan did with Bush back in 1980. Gilmore has a faction but it’s not iconic. It was only a matter of time before he gave up, given the nature of the campaign he ran. He had limited financial resources, no name recognition beyond his wife, plus the raw talent and charisma were never present. However, I think he could have been a viable candidate if there had been adequate preparation. His decision to run seemed like a last minute "why not" thing.
As for VP, I think it will depend how damaged the other top candidates are after the primaries. If they are all somewhat "clean" than the winner would be well served to pick another top line candidate representing a different GOP faction to unify the party, Rudy Giuliani picking Fred Thompson for example. It’s what Reagan did with Bush back in 1980. Gilmore has a faction but it’s not iconic.

]]> By: Will - Miami, Fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19415 Will - Miami, Fl Sun, 15 Jul 2007 23:12:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19415 I would like to see Ron Paul choose Alen Keyes as VP. They are almost identical in ideology. Now that it's down to 9 candidates, McCain is dropping like a lead baloon, and Ron Paul is placing 3rd in the money race, I wonder if they are going to start calling him (Ron Paul) a 1st tier candidate. I would like to see Ron Paul choose Alen Keyes as VP. They are almost identical in ideology.

Now that it's down to 9 candidates, McCain is dropping like a lead baloon, and Ron Paul is placing 3rd in the money race, I wonder if they are going to start calling him (Ron Paul) a 1st tier candidate.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19404 Anonymous Sun, 15 Jul 2007 22:02:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19404 I too am awaiting the effect of the dropout of other candidates on Ron Paul. Who would Paul choose for a Vice President? And I wonder who else will drop out before the August 5th debate. Tommy Thompson? I too am awaiting the effect of the dropout of other candidates on Ron Paul. Who would Paul choose for a Vice President? And I wonder who else will drop out before the August 5th debate. Tommy Thompson?

]]> By: Randy Spooner, Roxbury, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19395 Randy Spooner, Roxbury, MA Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:16:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19395 As the minor candidates continue to drop out, get ready for an incredible surge by Ron Paul. He's the only sensible Republican. As the minor candidates continue to drop out, get ready for an incredible surge by Ron Paul. He's the only sensible Republican.

]]> By: Joe Cobbe, Martinsville VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19381 Joe Cobbe, Martinsville VA Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:06:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19381 Gilmore couldn't be elected for dog catcher in Virginia. Talk about EGO !!!!!! The good news for Virginia is he has created more Democrats in the state than any recruiting campagin the Democrats could have sponsored. Gilmore couldn't be elected for dog catcher in Virginia. Talk about EGO !!!!!! The good news for Virginia is he has created more Democrats in the state than any recruiting campagin the Democrats could have sponsored.

]]> By: bret, atl, ga http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19380 bret, atl, ga Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:05:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19380 Tommy Thompson and Huckabee will go next. Probably after the next debate. Tommy Thompson and Huckabee will go next. Probably after the next debate.

]]> By: jack jett, dallas, texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19376 jack jett, dallas, texas Sun, 15 Jul 2007 18:58:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19376 I guess CNN lost so much face this week with Mr. Numbnuts Sanjay Gupta trying to take on Michael Morre and boy did that Doc get served...big time. Now you are alerting us that a non entity has droped out of the race. Please post a story about me and how I too am dropping out of the race. I am just as important, if not more. Jack Jett www.jackejett.com I guess CNN lost so much face this week with Mr. Numbnuts Sanjay Gupta trying to take on Michael Morre and boy did that Doc get served...big time.

Now you are alerting us that a non entity has droped out of the race.

Please post a story about me and how I too am dropping out of the race. I am just as important, if not more.

Jack Jett
http://www.jackejett.com

]]> By: Republican Jim Gilmore Drops Out Of Race at Ian Schwartz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19370 Republican Jim Gilmore Drops Out Of Race at Ian Schwartz Sun, 15 Jul 2007 18:22:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19370 [...] Political Ticker: Citing a late start and a front-loaded primary calendar, former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore announced Saturday he is dropping his bid for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination. [...] [...] Political Ticker: Citing a late start and a front-loaded primary calendar, former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore announced Saturday he is dropping his bid for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination. [...]

]]> By: Greg , ashburn VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19352 Greg , ashburn VA Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:14:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19352 ANY GUESS on who is next to stop their 2008 bid? ANY GUESS on who is next to stop their 2008 bid?

]]> By: Jonathan, Woodbridge VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19351 Jonathan, Woodbridge VA Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:58:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19351 Jim Gilmore was the worst governor our state ever had. Wrecked our state's finances for one unaffordable tax cut. I hope this guy never returns to public office again. Jim Gilmore was the worst governor our state ever had. Wrecked our state's finances for one unaffordable tax cut. I hope this guy never returns to public office again.

]]> By: DJ, Los Angeles http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19349 DJ, Los Angeles Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:45:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19349 One thing I liked about him....is that he was only 1 of 3 Republican candidates that claimed Libby should not have been pardoned. One thing I liked about him....is that he was only 1 of 3 Republican candidates that claimed Libby should not have been pardoned.

]]> By: John St. Louis, MO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19284 John St. Louis, MO Sun, 15 Jul 2007 04:55:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19284 And so the road to Giuliani/McCain/Romney/ or Thompson begins... I could see him being a VP runner, or persue Warner's Senate seat if he announces he is retiring. And so the road to Giuliani/McCain/Romney/ or Thompson begins...

I could see him being a VP runner, or persue Warner's Senate seat if he announces he is retiring.

]]> By: Tom, SC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19268 Tom, SC Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:35:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19268 One less person standing in Ron Paul's way. One less person standing in Ron Paul's way.

]]> By: George, Greenville, Vriginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19265 George, Greenville, Vriginia Sun, 15 Jul 2007 02:52:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19265 Gilmore was a terrible Governor here in Virginia, he got into office on the pledge that he would wipe out the personal property tax, it never fully happened and all it caused was the State raised taxes else where to make up for what they lost on his pledge, he ran Virginia down while in office and it took Governor Warner 4 years to get it right again, now Governor Tim Kane is making it a bad State to live in again by passing the new driving laws!! do any of these people know what there doing? Gilmore wouldent make a good Dog Catcher! Gilmore was a terrible Governor here in Virginia, he got into office on the pledge that he would wipe out the personal property tax, it never fully happened and all it caused was the State raised taxes else where to make up for what they lost on his pledge, he ran Virginia down while in office and it took Governor Warner 4 years to get it right again, now Governor Tim Kane is making it a bad State to live in again by passing the new driving laws!! do any of these people know what there doing? Gilmore wouldent make a good Dog Catcher!

]]> By: BERNARD, SCOTCH PLAINS NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19264 BERNARD, SCOTCH PLAINS NJ Sun, 15 Jul 2007 02:46:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19264 WHO IS THIS & WHO CARES WHO IS THIS & WHO CARES

]]> By: Harry, Edenton, NC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19255 Harry, Edenton, NC Sun, 15 Jul 2007 01:49:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19255 Here is a one-issue guy who became VA governor wuth the bumper sticker slogan: <b>"NO CAR TAX."</b> This clever deal ending up costing VA taxpayers many millions of $ and caused the election of two democratic governors - Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. Mr. Gilmore is a washed up has been, who couldn't make it as VA gov, or as Repuplican national chair (where he lost many GOP seats), or as a last minute Pres candidate. Hey Jim - get a life and get a job. Your track record is not impressive. Here is a one-issue guy who became VA governor wuth the bumper sticker slogan: "NO CAR TAX." This clever deal ending up costing VA taxpayers many millions of $ and caused the election of two democratic governors – Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. Mr. Gilmore is a washed up has been, who couldn't make it as VA gov, or as Repuplican national chair (where he lost many GOP seats), or as a last minute Pres candidate.

Hey Jim – get a life and get a job. Your track record is not impressive.

]]> By: Edward Vail Colorado http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19252 Edward Vail Colorado Sun, 15 Jul 2007 01:13:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19252 Thank God. The less Republicans ruining this country, the better. After 8 plus years of Bush and his band of crooks,the US needs an Independent LEADER who'll correct all of the neglected issues facing the USA!! Thank God. The less Republicans ruining this country, the better. After 8 plus years of Bush and his band of crooks,the US needs an Independent LEADER who'll correct all of the neglected issues facing the USA!!

]]> By: Sam, Vienna, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19233 Sam, Vienna, VA Sat, 14 Jul 2007 23:19:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19233 Ha, there's a shock... Worst governor in recent history in Virginia... A Republican leaves office in a red state with an approval rating below 50% and he thinks he can become President? Or heck, that he can run for anything again here? He's got to be joking... Ha, there's a shock... Worst governor in recent history in Virginia... A Republican leaves office in a red state with an approval rating below 50% and he thinks he can become President? Or heck, that he can run for anything again here? He's got to be joking...

]]> By: JIM, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19232 JIM, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA Sat, 14 Jul 2007 23:14:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19232 Jim Who?? Never heard of this fool. VOTE FOR LOU DOBBS, PRESIDENT 2008 Jim Who??

Never heard of this fool.

VOTE FOR LOU DOBBS, PRESIDENT 2008

]]> By: Greg , ashburn VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19229 Greg , ashburn VA Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:41:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19229 will gilmore be on the list of people for VP? will gilmore be on the list of people for VP?

]]> By: Rick - Stafford, VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19227 Rick - Stafford, VA Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:36:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19227 Dropped his Presidential Campaign? Heck I didn't know he even started one he did? Was a lousy governor of VA he must of been truly deluded to think he had any chance of becoming president. If there's an ex-governor of VA that should consider running it would be Mark Warner. Jim Gilmore? Political hack. Dropped his Presidential Campaign? Heck I didn't know he even started one he did? Was a lousy governor of VA he must of been truly deluded to think he had any chance of becoming president. If there's an ex-governor of VA that should consider running it would be Mark Warner. Jim Gilmore? Political hack.

]]> By: Greg , ashburn VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19226 Greg , ashburn VA Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:24:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19226 i was wondering does jim gilmore have a chance to be on the list for choosing running mates? i was wondering does jim gilmore have a chance to be on the list for choosing running mates?

]]> By: Alex, Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/15/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19220 Alex, Atlanta, GA Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:58:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/14/gilmore-ends-white-house-bid/#comment-19220 Looks like he'll go after Warner's Senate seat instead. Looks like he'll go after Warner's Senate seat instead.

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