3. Cain, Bachmann & Gingrich all had their moment in the sun because they appealed to populist right more than Romney did.
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4. But what eventually killed Cain, Bachmann, Gingrich was combination of their lack of $$ and personal liabilities.
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5. I think the two factors (the personal liabilities & lack of cash) should be seen as working together. Didn't have $$ to fight attacks
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6. Gingrich came closest to overturning the odds, in part because he had, for a time, sugar daddy in Sheldon Adelson.
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7. Adelson funded Gingrich enough to make him competitive in South Carolina but held back in Florida, dooming Newt to attack barrage.
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8. So question becomes: how much money does Trump really have and how much is he willing to spend.
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9. RT
@Bencjacobs also that they stumbled under scrutiny as voters became aware of their weaknesses. Voters already know Trump's weaknesses4 replies 2 retweets 5 likes -
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10. MT @Panger2015 “Trump” is a brand. He doesn’t have to introduce himself to a larger audience. Free media means he won’t need as much $$
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@paulpakler Trump combines lessons of Palin, '12, Citizens United, & the right's persecution complex. He's the perfect candidate.4 replies 6 retweets 11 likes
@BuzzFeedBen Going by history, GOP almost always chooses the safest, most established candidate. 1964 was rare exception.
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@HeerJeet@BuzzFeedBen (also, going by money raised)0 replies 0 retweets 0 likesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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