Fred knew how to run a mean and lean campaign. He did it twice for the senate, right?
It wasn't particularly fair for him, either. I mean, remember all that hype about him entering the race last summer? The media was agog at the idea, and just talking about "will Fred run?" overshadowed all the candidates who were actually running! Imagine the sort of pressure he was getting behind the scenes! It built so strong and so high, I think he entered the race just to get the weight off his back.
And then the pressure subsided, everyone heaved a breath, and forgot ol' Fred, who was probably the best shot conservatives had for a straight-up party nomination. Oh well, that just leaves Ron Paul to get to the national convention and be laughed at by the others out on the floor.
Jurched