So remember wayyyy back where I said that Gingrich was shootin' up in the polls and is now the "flavor of the week?"
About that.
If there is one thing the voters hate more than the big banks responsible for the housin' bubble crash, it's the fact that Gringrich, a presidential candidate, made a cool $1.6-$1.8 million from Freddie Mac. Not that big of a problem? Gingrich first said he only made $300,000 as a "historian." Then the numbers kept going up and then it turned out he was givin' "strategic advice." Add in the fact the man has minimal charm and a nasty "holier than thou" personality and you can get expect a crash and burn. So with that being said, who is goin' to rise up in the polls next?
Bachmann's high water mark was the Ames Straw Poll. She has settled into insignificance since.
Perry and Cain both had boosts and then crashes.
Romney is avoidin' any spotlight, hoping to win on process of elimination.
Your choices are Paul, Santorum, and Huntsman.
Although Paul is enjoyin' a small uptick in support, what is odd is that the media isn't really reportin' on it. It looks like he may finally get a chance to shine soon though.
Santorum has been pollin' at an average of 4 points in Iowa, which is supposed to be his strongest chance. I really don't expect him to actually rise up, but then again, this IS the primary race.
Huntsman has been steady, although he is pollin' really low everywhere except New Hampshire. With the other candidates fallin', however, could we get a chance to see "Huntsmania" sometime soon?
Here is my expectation. Paul will rise up a little more when Gingrich falls. Huntsman will get some of that support. With Iowa just a month and a half away, Paul will need to keep strong that entire time without the tiniest gaffe. If he cannot hold, then I can seriously expect "Huntsmania" to catch on right before the primaries.
I mean, this thing is anyone's game.
Except for Buddy Roemer.
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