Craig James Is Polling at Just Four Percent in Texas
If Craig James kicks any skunks out of bushes, it undoubtedly will be in his own backyard. Voters have not embraced a James campaign based largely on him having no relevant experience. He is polling at just four percent in Texas, which inspired the following gem from the Houston Chronicle.
The former SMU Mustang and New England Patriot running back is struggling to overcome two liabilities: he’s largely unknown and he’s unpopular among those who know him.
Just 30 percent of the population knows who James is. Just 11 percent of those individuals have a positive opinion. He has a 23 percent positive rating amongst SMU fans and just a 14 percent positive rating amongst Texas Tech fans.
“America is great, because Americans are good.” This is the brand on piercing insight Craig James would bring to the political realm. Prediction: ESPN keeps his seat next to Jesse Palmer warm, embraces the epic troll potential and puts him in the First Take rotation.
Previously: Craig James Took Money at SMU, Pledged to “Kick Skunks Out of the Bushes.”
Previously: Craig James Now Has a Senate Campaign Commercial
Previously: Craig James is Not a Boise State Broncos Fan
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January 18th, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Craig James. Duffy’s obsession.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:09 AM
If you look at the poll’s full results, you’ll find that the margin of error is +/- 4.2%. So James is polling within the margin of error. Heck, his support might be 0%.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:10 AM
is struggling to overcome two liabilities
I think it’s actually over 3000 liabilties
January 18th, 2012 at 11:10 AM
and just a 14 percent positive rating amongst Texas Tech fans.
Frankly I’m surprised it’s that high. James got in the race late after more established party candidates were already in (notably the Lt. Governor David Dewhurst). And he didn’t exactly make a splashy entrance. The primary is in March, unless the Supreme Court throws out the new district maps, so he doesn’t have much time to do this. If James was really serious about being in the Senate, he should have started his campaign last summer instead of continuing to draw a paycheck from ESPN and assault everyone with smugness.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Here’s the new Stephen Colbert Super PAC ad.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Ted Cruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
January 18th, 2012 at 11:13 AM
/breaks out calculator
It actually could be -0.2%.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:14 AM
Craig James. The Tim Tebow of politics.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:14 AM
It’s actually in April now because of the court case.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:16 AM
I love how in the South you have to still label yourself as the “Conservative” even though you are still a Republican.
Basically you’re saying “I’m not one of those regular Republicans. I’m one of those craaaaaaazzzzzyyyyyyy Republicans.” Becuase most elections down here come down to who wins beteween the regular Republican and the crazy Republican.
Of course, his target audience doesn’t think he’s crazy.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:16 AM
I thought that was Sarah Palin.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:17 AM
Only person I can think of that James trounces with both those percentages is BBoB.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:17 AM
Any indication how the people polled feel about killing hookers?
January 18th, 2012 at 11:18 AM
*gasp* I had no idea. I am so ashamed.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:19 AM
Not in my backyard!
January 18th, 2012 at 11:19 AM
god damnit texas, you’re better than this and rick perry and dubya.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:19 AM
+ a lot of commenters without a social life
January 18th, 2012 at 11:19 AM
Last white RB to rush for over 1,000 yards.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:20 AM
It did happen before 2001.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:20 AM
peyton hillis bro.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:20 AM
Ironically, he’s also the Tim Tebow of New England Patriot running backs.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Any indication how the people polled feel about killing hookers?
Doesn’t Texas have an established hunting season for hookers. To thin the population? Hookerland is a popular gun range.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:21 AM
this should be a case study in phenomenal commenting.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:21 AM
Craig James > Danny Woodhead > Merril Hodge
January 18th, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Most of it really isn’t.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Or when I was 2-6 years old. Fuck head.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:22 AM
It’s actually in April now because of the court case.
Thanks for catching that, I didn’t know they had actually moved it. I thought it was contingent on the Supreme Court decision.
Still though, he’s not going to go from 4% to 25% in two months.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:23 AM
god damnit texas, you’re better than this and rick perry and dubya.
Most of it really isn’t.
Austin’s cool. Dallas has a few cool neighborhoods. But dammit, you’re right.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:23 AM
I’ve no idea how old you are, but you are aware the Patriots got manhandled by the Bears in a Superbowl in the 80′s, aren’t you?
January 18th, 2012 at 11:24 AM
+ a lot of commenters without a social life
Big talk considering at least 200 of those are yours.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:24 AM
*gasp* I had no idea. I am so ashamed. Did you think the combination of Tony Eason and Steve Grogan’s neck roll got the Patriots to the Super Bowl by themselves?
January 18th, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Hmmmm. Looks like I’m going to have to update my trivia vault.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Or when I was 2-6 years old. Fuck head.
/COVERING FIRE!!!
Without looking it up, can you tell us who the QB was before Drew Bledsoe?
I’m guessing 80% of Patriots fans couldn’t.
//TOSSES GRENADE
January 18th, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Would be better if it’s true. What the fuck is Peyton Hillis?
January 18th, 2012 at 11:25 AM
please…texas is heaven for white people who love guns and eatin’ heavy.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:25 AM
We’re comparing a Superbowl appearance to knowing a 7th round nobody running back? You are all fucking dipshit assholes, and are probably so ugly your moms dont even tell you youre good looking.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:26 AM
ZOLAK!
/guessing
January 18th, 2012 at 11:26 AM
Now I know you guys are just joking around with me right? You couldnt all be this stupid and dickish.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:26 AM
Is ESPN gonna let this clown crawl back once he realizes he isn’t getting elected?
January 18th, 2012 at 11:26 AM
please…texas is heaven for white people who love guns and eatin’ heavy.
/looks up from plate of chicken fried steak shaped like a Glock.
He’s right.
/resumes eating.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:27 AM
And you wear your Don Majkowski jersey to bed every night?
I’m a Pats fan, my parents weren’t big into football, and I had to get interested in it at school, and my first season as a fan was Drew Bledsoe’s rookie year. I don’t really remember who the RB was before Marion Butts, and who the QBs were (they had like four in two years) before Bledsoe, who really gives a shit? Is that a problem with anyone here?
January 18th, 2012 at 11:29 AM
And you wear your Don Majkowski jersey to bed every night?
The Magic Man! One of my first football memories was watching older family members become furious over one of his interceptions and wondering what everyone was so upset about. Then I watched Brett Favre his first two years and understood why.
/tosses another interception in the silverdome
//pours one out
January 18th, 2012 at 11:29 AM
na…his gear’s too weak.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Scott Zolak, Hugh Millen, Tom Dodson, Jeff Carlson all started 2+ games for the Patriots in 1992.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:29 AM
manhandled, bulldozed, torched, annihilated, emphatically embarrassed… I could go on and on.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Yeah its really hard to blame kids for not knowing everything about sports from birth if their parents weren’t into it. My dad was a NASCAR man. The Pats game was usually on, but I really dont remember any season before 96. The first Superbowl I was allowed to stay up and watch the whole thing was 49ers/Chargers. I really dont think I should have to apologze for being young.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:29 AM
and are probably so ugly your moms dont even tell you youre good looking.
only my momma loves me and she could be jiving too!
/cheech, chong
January 18th, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Is ESPN gonna let this clown crawl back once he realizes he isn’t getting elected?
Probably.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:30 AM
And before Peyton Hillis? Touchdown Tommy Vardell. And before him? Travis Prentice.
/might not be accurate in any way.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:30 AM
manhandled, bulldozed, torched, annihilated, emphatically embarrassed… I could go on and on.
Oh we know. Bears fans love to remind everyone what happened more than a quarter century ago all the time. I had one guy tell me what the weather was like that day.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Well I can’t speak for everyone but yes.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:30 AM
If you are over 40 and you claim to be a lifelong diehard Pats fan–probably. Saints fans have the same problem. If you’re 40 and you can’t fill in the answer to Billy Joe _______ when you have two choices, you’re a bandwagon fan.
/snob
//no respect, blah, blah
January 18th, 2012 at 11:31 AM
I saw some of 1993, and by 1994 I was hooked, and got my first taste of painful defeat (playoff loss to the Browns with Testaverde and Pepper Johnson, IIRC).. really enjoyed the payback to start the 1995 season.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:31 AM
you don’t have to apologize at all. that’s what these douche bags do. They have teeny tiny penises so they mock others on the most ridiculous of subjects so they don’t have to think about how they could never please a woman with their cocktail-sized weiners.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Well, seeing as how that RB was a big part of that Superbowl team, I’d expect a real fan, not a bandwagon fan, to know that. And James wasn’t a 7th round pick, was he? That can’t be right, can it (question for non-bandwagon-Pats fans)?
January 18th, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Breesus, youre like the 2nd oldest dude here now. I doubt there are that many here who are over 40.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:32 AM
We’re comparing a Superbowl appearance to knowing a 7th round nobody running back? You are all fucking dipshit assholes, and are probably so ugly your moms dont even tell you youre good looking.
This made my day
January 18th, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Craig James and Mark May will be back to jerking each other off on ESPN the first day of the college football season. Book it.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Bet you can name the 1989 Red Sox with little problem.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Perhaps Duffy can keep with the Michigan theme today with the Desmond Howard tribute post
January 18th, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Well, considered the 85 Bears are known as the greatest football team in the history of the NFL, it’s pretty easy to remember them. Just like Michael Jordan will always be known as the greatest basketball player in the history of the NBA.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Who the fuck is this tiny dicked shit head?
January 18th, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Sportsgal cood be right…
January 18th, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Love Boston fans getting all huffy at the slightest accusation of bandwagon jumping. I expected the small penis jokes to come from SG, but take it easy. Questioning one’s “fandom” is probably the stupidest thing ever.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:33 AM
/pees in martini glass
here’s your cocktail, princess.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:34 AM
I’m 28. I started liking the Patriots when I was 10. Late, but not criminal by any means. I suffered through plenty of Marion Butts and Scott Cooper before the victories and bandwagon fans started rolling in.
/seeing an uptick in Packers bandwagoners, also… it’s disgusting
January 18th, 2012 at 11:34 AM
Thats the fucking point
January 18th, 2012 at 11:34 AM
they could never please a woman with their cocktail-sized weiners.
but you should see my forked vibrating tongue
January 18th, 2012 at 11:34 AM
you don’t have to apologize at all. that’s what these douche bags do. They have teeny tiny penises so they mock others on the most ridiculous of subjects so they don’t have to think about how they could never please a woman with their cocktail-sized weiners.
coctail sized weiners!!
/lol’d!!
January 18th, 2012 at 11:35 AM
are you questioning my fanhood?
does your fanhood need questioning?
(brawl)
January 18th, 2012 at 11:35 AM
this post, and comments, being blacked out to oppose SOPA would do everyone here a favor
January 18th, 2012 at 11:35 AM
A Duffy/J-Mac joint about Chad Henne going to the Jets to compete with Sanchize would be even better.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:35 AM
This whole thread.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:36 AM
I might have only been 1 year old when Lynn Dickey was leading the NFL in passing yards but that hasn’t stopped me from sending the same email to Peter King every year before the HOF voting expressing why he should be in Canton
January 18th, 2012 at 11:36 AM
this post, and comments, being blacked out to oppose SOPA would do everyone here a favor
I hear the Ole Miss/KKK post was blacked out by TBL in anticipation of today’s protest.
/solidarity
January 18th, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Joke’s on you. I’ve got a very long, flexible neck, so I can suck my own dick.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Oh go shit and piss at the same time, a-hole.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:37 AM
I skipped my “Patriots History” class in high school. Unless you are wearing a jacket with 27 rings on it like some sort of imbecile, the past doesn’t really matter that much. Just like I don’t hate the Mets for 1986… I wish it didn’t happen, but shit, I wasn’t around for it, and it didn’t really hurt my feelings any.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:37 AM
Anybody who makes bandwagon jokes is jealous because it means their team hasn’t had any recent success. Bandwagon fans is just a byproduct of success, and that’s always been true in every city and sport.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:37 AM
I think we should just all move on to the next one
January 18th, 2012 at 11:37 AM
/seeing an uptick in Packers bandwagoners, also… it’s disgusting
lol.
/walks into a mall in atlanta with pink boston redsox hats
January 18th, 2012 at 11:38 AM
45, cj
and improving
January 18th, 2012 at 11:38 AM
Ive never met a woman that doesn’t enjoy pigs in a blanket.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:39 AM
go eat a hot dog full of veins
January 18th, 2012 at 11:39 AM
/looks at title
//sees “Tebow” and “Patriots”
///toggles over to ZooBorns
January 18th, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Aging like a fine wine with a tiny cork.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:40 AM
I think we should just all move on to the next one
but you were winning!
January 18th, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Aging like a fine wine with a tiny cork.
it might be thin but is sure is short
January 18th, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Raises hand.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:42 AM
Hookers vote you entitled murderous hick cunt.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Just give Texans time to sink to James’s level. These are the voters who returned Rick Perry to office.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Lot more people over 40 here than you think, CJ.
That said, I would never blast someone for not remembering something that happened when they were 2
January 18th, 2012 at 11:45 AM
A lot? Of regular commenters? Doubt it. Probably could count you all on one hand. Maybe 2.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:45 AM
/closes doors to thread
//locks doors from outside
///sets thread on fire
////pees on ashes
January 18th, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Thus depriving us of more amusing Edwin Edwards/David Duke scenarios.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:46 AM
But I can blast you for being old, right? You’re soooooo old! Happy belated birthday, by the way.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:46 AM
I would never blast someone for not remembering something that happened when they were 2
with Uncle marvin?
January 18th, 2012 at 11:46 AM
Hi!
/old guy
January 18th, 2012 at 11:47 AM
That’s why I clarified. It was disgusting to me down here how there were so many people in Louisiana who were Cowboys fans growing up during the Tom Landry/Roger Staubach era who laughed their asses off at me for being a Saints fan, who now call themselves Saints fans. Get that weak ass shit out of here.
It’s like being a Yankees fan all your life and then becoming a Red Sox fan in 2004.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:47 AM
what does regular mean cj?
me, srord, jayv….someone else and another couple guys. where’s V4L been? she’s an oldie and goodie
January 18th, 2012 at 11:48 AM
I didn’t mean “a lot”…just a lot more than you think. Without naming names, I thought of 8 right off the bat, which leads me to believe there’s probably double that. But who knows.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:49 AM
If he is polling at 4% then that is 5% too high
January 18th, 2012 at 11:49 AM
I was expecting a picture of a dumpster fire
January 18th, 2012 at 11:50 AM
There are baby sea otters on Zoo Borns.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Better yet, fill this one in, excluding Hebert: Bobby _____.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Yes, blast away! And happy belated birthday to you as well…although I also offered a timely greeting.
January 18th, 2012 at 11:56 AM
I am old too.
/few weeks until 45
January 18th, 2012 at 11:56 AM
If you did it on Facebook then I probably didn’t see it as I’m never on there. But thank you!
January 18th, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Billy JoeL. Right?
January 18th, 2012 at 12:00 PM
You did start the fire.
January 18th, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Scott or Douglass?
/just showing off now
January 18th, 2012 at 2:51 PM
Breesus wins.
Next question: Who was the worst QB for whom the Saints gave up a first-round pick? Gary ____ or Steve ____?
January 18th, 2012 at 2:52 PM
Answer: It was a trick question. The correct answer is Richard ____.