So, When Does 9iu11ani Drop Out?

Posted by Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone at 12:03 PM on January 24, 2008.

The non-viable GOP nomination campaign of Rudy 9iu11ani appears headed for the rocks. He's polling a distant third in Florida, his cash is running out, and only divine intervention could save his quest for the White House.

Rudy 9iu11ani's strange campaign strategy has been centered on Florida since the very beginning. He's practically taken up residence in the Sunshine State - and was counting on a lot of retired Noo Yawkers to come to the polls and resuscitate his moribund (and morbid) quest for the GOP nomination.

Apparently, the tenacious clinging to the 9/11 theme of his campaign hasn't helped Rudy a bit, in fact, it could be argued that this one-trick pony is (thankfully) about to be put out to pasture.

From the Miami Herald:

Among Republicans, Romney holds a 30%-26% lead over McCain, with Rudy Giuliani fading to third place at 18%, Mike Huckabee getting 13%, Ron Paul 3% and 10% remain undecided.

Prediction: 9iu11ani doesn't make it to Super Tuesday. His money is running out, his backers have backed off, and he's consistently demonstrated less campaign viability than Ron Paul in previous primaries. If he finishes third or worse in Florida (as now appears likely), his campaign is done.

Richard Blair is the blogmaster of All Spin Zone.