re: #96 Charles Johnson

4. It’s hard to go after Ben Carson. The neurosurgeon is on the cusp of becoming the national frontrunner for the GOP nomination. And his favorability numbers are through the roof — often topping 85 percent nationally and in Iowa.
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And to a question from the moderators about Carson’s involvement on the Costco’s board, the audience gave the moderators a chorus of boos. Indeed, polls show that voters opt for Carson because of his honesty and empathy — and trust other candidates more on policy.

Because Republican voters don’t care that he’s an inexperienced economic ninny, or a lying shill for a snake oil remedy. And media organizations are so afraid of losing ad dollars that they don’t want to burst that bubble.