Power Rankings

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CRNC Power Rankings

1. Truth Caucus : We all read it - Paul even learned how to read just so Hydro didn't have to keep reading it to him.
2. Charlie Smith : Wishes a sport coat and jeans were in style; but until someone else runs, he can wear what he pleases.
3. Brent Ludeman: Will Reformers hail another savior come from the West?
   
4. Blake Harris: What has red hair, a Blackberry, and a third hand to stroke his own ego?
5. Brian Siler: Will he make the sac fly to bring Ludeman into home?
   
6. Jess Beeson: "They tried to make me go to rehab. I say no, no, no."
   
7. Nick Miccarelli: "They tried to make me go to rehab and I won't go, go, go."
   
8. Ethan Eilon: If being a prick makes trains run on time, plan on being five minutes early.
   
9. Dan Carlson: A ticket spot and the most delegates at convention make Danny a happy boy.
   
10. Michael Davidson: Doesn't have a horse in this race...yet.
    
11. National Officers: Forming up a new band. Word is it'll be a cross between Destiny's Child and the Village People.
    
12. Esther Clark: The hottest state chair since, well, ever. Oh and did I mention she's got brains, too?
    
13. Paul Gourley: Paul is hoping 13 is his lucky number and next Friday's agenda doesn't mention impeachment.
    
14. Ryan Clumpner: California lacks the delegate power it once had, but can anyone say: king maker.
    
15. John Burris: Gives Real Reform a Southern twang.
    
16. Keith Gates: Old enough to be my father - oh wait, he is.
    
17. Justin Smith: Silent but deadly.
    
18. Nate Walton: Hasn't told any Southerners to go f*** themselves in over a year - another month and he gets a peach cobbler.
    
19. Erin McTiernan: Who's a NY blond, has an ambitious husband, and will stop at nothing for national recognition? Hint: not Hillary.
    
20. Ryan Bilodeau: It's a good thing Romney has money, because somebody's gotta pay for the hair gel.
    
21. John T. Plecnik: May I esquire as to why he's still involved?
    
22. Michael Miltenberger: For once, Miltenberger didn't like getting screwed while at Harvard.
    
23. Zach Howell: Not worried about winning because he can also go back to selling Bibles.
    
24. Jessica Westbrook: Best QB out of Mississippi since Bret Favre.
    
25. Brian Gwozdz: Saying his last name is half the battle; piss him off and you won't be a delegate, either.
    
26. Bobby Kaufmann: Midwest race has been pretty quiet, even for Iowa.
    
27. Mike Keough: How the hell is he running?
    
28. Craig McCoy: Will he give the Wild West a new meaning and throw down with Charlie?
    
29. Eric Amidon: Wears the pants in the relationship...whenever Erin lets him.
    
30. Grant Hewitt: Little known but with a long reach.
    
31. George Gunning: I wouldn't piss on him if he were on fire.
    
32. Derek Hall: Anyone ready for a Kentucky Derby style election?
    
33. Frank Luna: No one's seen him since the final episode of the Sopranos.
    
34. Taylor Burks: Impeached (?) and still causing waves...Nixon would be proud.
    
35. Beth Dorobiala: Hoplin, Grassel, MacGregor...Dorobiala?
    
36. Kristy Cottrell: That dog just don't hunt.
    
37. Soren Dayton: Living proof you don't need hair to go swimming in the kiddie pool.
    
38. Dan Centinello: Not the first CR to get f***ed by Eric Amidon and certainly not the last.
    
39. David Stevens: He's no Wacholtz and certainly no Jardon, so who knows, maybe FL stands a chance this time.
    
40. Lindsay Moffett: Oh, yeah, she was pretty hot, too.
    
41. Samantha Hill: Learned politics from running for Class President...of her homeschool.
    
42. Jonathan Bryant: Awfully quiet since squeaking by at convention.
    
43. Mary Ellen Burke: Interning at LI - did she get lost or something?
    
44. Justin Jordan: Will he be thrown from the bull or learn to ride?
    
45. Dave Copley: The only thing keeping Miccarelli and Gunning out of prison.
    
46. Will Selph: Long time Ludeman ally saddles up.
    
47. Tommy Jardon: Courting Log Cabin Republicans the only way he knows how.
    
48. Seth Wimer: High School called, they want you back.
    
49. Patrick Binning: Planning on spoiling Obama's chances - could he play spoiler somewhere else?
    
50. Amanda Hydro: The only power she needs to worry about is the power to subpoena.