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| | |[[Chris Christie]] | | |[[Chris Christie]] |
| − | |Blunt criticism of teacher's unions won conservatives over for about a year, [[Ann Coulter]] supports him. Has high approval ratings. | + | |Blunt criticism of teacher's unions won conservatives over for about a year, [[Ann Coulter]] supports him. Has high approval ratings in a blue state. |
| − | |Unprofessional style, severely overweight, praised Obama's Hurricane Sandy efforts only days before the 2012 election, has gotten heat for appointing Sharia judge and having pro-abortion Lieutenant Governor. | + | |Unprofessional style, abrasiveness, severely overweight, praised Obama's Hurricane Sandy efforts only days before the 2012 election, has gotten heat for appointing Sharia judge and having pro-abortion Lieutenant Governor. |
| | |Not endearing himself to conservatives with his statements on things like gun control. | | |Not endearing himself to conservatives with his statements on things like gun control. |
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| | |[[Ted Cruz]] | | |[[Ted Cruz]] |
| − | | | + | |Solid on opposition to Obamacare and gun control. |
| − | | | + | |Like Obama, some question as to eligibility. As a first-term Senator, relatively inexperienced. |
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| | |[[Sarah Palin]] | | |[[Sarah Palin]] |
| − | |Very popular with the conservative base, record of cutting the size of government, expert on energy issues. | + | |Very popular with the conservative base, record of cutting the size of government, expert on energy issues. Already experienced on national ticket. |
| | |Thanks to the media, the electorate has already made up their minds about her. May prefer the role of commentator and not run for her and her children's sakes. | | |Thanks to the media, the electorate has already made up their minds about her. May prefer the role of commentator and not run for her and her children's sakes. |
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| | |[[Bob McDonnell]] | | |[[Bob McDonnell]] |
| | |Socially conservative, pro-life Governor of Virginia. | | |Socially conservative, pro-life Governor of Virginia. |
| − | |Not exciting, signed transportation tax and Medicare waiver for Obamacare. | + | |Not exciting, signed transportation tax and Medicare waiver for Obamacare. Some ethically questionable circumstances during term as governor. |
| | |Was under attack by feminists for passing pro-life legislation, term limited in 2014. | | |Was under attack by feminists for passing pro-life legislation, term limited in 2014. |
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