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but first. On this Thursday, with Mike Pence waving goodbye to the presidential sweepstakes,

only five Republicans remain credible in challenging Donald Trump for the Republican nomination.

Let's analyze one by one. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has the resume,

but lacks personal charisma and media awareness. He's running Florida pretty well as evidenced

by the multitudes of people moving there. At first, DeSantis seemed viable, but that has faded.

He lacks the ability to engage folks on television, a vital campaign necessity.

Former South Carolina governor and ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley does have a whiff of momentum

because she's articulate and knowledgeable. No question. But she's also a bit impurious,

word of the day, and not an avid culture warrior imperative for the Republican nominee.

Ambassador Haley would make a good VP selection.

Live at Grandma Swamy, fading, smart, maybe someday. Senator Tim Scott has not

advanced at all. Chris Christie running on the nobody hates Trump more than me platform.

Not his time never will be his time. So Donald Trump really has no competition at this point,

but Trump being Trump anything could happen on Friday or Saturday or any day. It's who he is.

The primaries begin in two months. Can you believe it? Back after this.