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16.01.2008
A Symbolic Representation of the Republican Primary

I've been wrong so many times about how the GOP primary will shake out I've given up trying to guess. The only thing I can think of that captures the dynamic is this video:

 

 

--Jonathan Chait

Posted: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 1:23 PM with 6 comment(s)

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The Ignorant Populist said:

Great clip that. The Buffalo is Romney, right?

January 16, 2008 2:17 PM

The Ignorant Populist said:

Great clip that. The Buffalo is Romney, right?

January 16, 2008 2:17 PM

Rhubarbs said:

Or are the lions the Republican candidates, the buffalo are the voters, and the baby buff is the presidency? And Rudolph W. Giuliani is represented by the hyena lurking just off screen? I'm confused, though I'm pretty sure Freddie Thompson actually is part water buffalo.

January 16, 2008 2:49 PM

marcellusw101 said:

Ye gods. Please add a comment: Do not watch during lunch...

January 16, 2008 2:57 PM

blackton said:

the only thing that was missing was if the crocodiles, lions, and water buffalo attacked the people. pretty amazing stuff. well, the lions don't eat tonight.

January 16, 2008 5:52 PM

Ivanova said:

I was waiting for a T-Rex to come in, or Leeroy Jenkins...

January 17, 2008 2:16 AM