Since everyone in CR politics gets off on Power Rankings (it is pretend politics, remember?), and seeing that no other CR blog has been posting any new ones for awhile, let's give it a go!
1. H. Paul Gourley- What can I say, he is Our Dear Leader for another nine months, regardless of whether people listen or not.
2. Truth Caucus- Like it or not, everyone reads it, checks it 20 times a day, and goes off the deep end if they don't agree.
3. Amanda Hydro-Still running the show...
4. Morgan Wilkins-14:57, 14:58, 14:59...now with LI (you decide whether that is an upgrade or not.)
5. Nick Miccarelli-Who isn't tossing his name around for a Nat'l run? But is it for real?
6. Blake Harris/Justin Smith-Answering plenty of calls asking for support, but who will they back?
7. Nate Walton-Raised funds for more field reps, also according to latest press release, "Woke up and had McDonald's for breakfast today."
8. Charlie Smith-Nat'l Board is in Denver after all, but is he Opposition or Establishment? No one seems to know.
9. Tom Robins-Got a lot of attention few weeks back for rumored run, but someone cracked the whip and said no.
10. Brian Siler-Staying out the national affairs as much as possible, but is getting things done in Ohio, no doubt.
11. Dan Carlson-Has plenty of races in Michigan to work on, and that is without BAMN getting militant on his CRs. Oh, BAMN already was militant? Shocking...
12. Brent Ludeman-President of his own fan club; still could be a national candidate if the cards fall right.
13. Mason Harrison-California is always strong, and Arnold is cruising. He will be on a ticket, but how high?
14. Frank Luna-Hard work in the Garden State could just save the Senate; his support is coveted by both sides.
15. Lindsay Moffett-Volunteer CRs have a tough race with Bob Corker, but she is landing on a ticket regardless.
16. Dan Schuberth-Why is he on the list again? (Full disclosure: We here in Ohio loved his training session at our state convention. Very insightful.)
17. Derek Hall-Off working in real politics for the time being, but will he return to the scene?
18. Grover Norquist/Morton Blackwell-How involved are they these days? Putting out an APB...
19. (Insert CR blog here)-Take your pick; nothing new from them in months.
20. (Insert unlisted Caucus Chair here)-Really a pointless position; credentials are what matters. Does look good on a resume, I suppose.
21. Jess Beeson-Again, putting out an APB.
22. Ashley Rogers-Great former field rep, now knocking heads for the Speaker
23. Brian Dayton-Young WV Chair doing great work; his state fed on the rise
24. John McCain-Anyone who is tossing around money is bound to have some authority
25. Josiah Prendergast-UC Berkeley Chair is raising his profile; tough work at the uncontested most liberal school where you simply walk outdoors and get instant contact buzz.
Others receiving votes-Eric Bussis, Nat Harding, Erin McTiernan, Louie Gannon, Andrew Lamar, and Lindy Dinklage.
Top 5 Potential CRNC Chairmen (in no particular order):
-Charlie Smith
-Brent Ludeman
-Brian Siler
-Mason Harrison
-Nick Miccarelli
Top 5 to watch in coming months:
1. Morgan Wilkins-Can she get the other CRNC field reps to talk? And will she run in Kentucky?
2. Blake Harris/Justin Smith-Opposition fighting for them to manage campaigns; will they agree on someone or go their separate ways?
3. Paul Gourley-Will he decide to make another go at it? And how bad will it get this time? (I sit by my phone for a threatening call from my Congressman.)
4. Frank Luna-Which side will he take? And who will make the sweeter deal?
5. Brian Siler-Will he run? And, if so, can he translate state success into a national plan?
Top 5 State Feds. this year:
1. Ohio (I am biased here, but they have done a hell of a job.)
2. California (No surprises here.)
3. Michigan (That is a big compliment, coming from Ohio.)
4. Maine (Their state party has much faith in them.)
5. New Jersey (Getting Kean this close is quite an accomplishment.)
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