Some RNC dweeb had the task of looking up some Bible thing to say when anybody pointed out that these potential Republican presidential candidates are not popular in their home states.
http://www.rawstory.com/rawreplay/2011/06/texas-gov-rick-perry-describes-himself-as-a-prophet/Republican Governor Rick Perry of Texas responded “a prophet is generally not loved in their hometown” when Fox News’ Neil Cavuto questioned why he was more popular outside of his state than within it.http://www.rollcall.com/issues/56_140/GOP-Presidential-Contenders-Home-State-Struggles-206534-1.html?pos=hlnFrom Minnesota to Massachusetts, the governors and Members of Congress who make up the evolving Republican field acknowledge that a path to general election victory might not include their home states.
Even the GOP's rising stars who continue to be part of the presidential chatter, such as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, draw poor marks back home.
"I'm not a biblical scholar, but didn't Christ say a prophet is not beloved in his hometown?" asked Tony Sutton, chairman of the Republican Party in Minnesota, the launching pad for two Republican candidates this cycle. "But I don't think that makes any difference in a national election."