There are several reasons someone like Carson would stay in the race despite abysmal poll numbers, and the blatant lack of a path to the nomination. Ego–Maybe Carson was so deluded that he actually believed he had a chance. Spite–Perhaps Carson knew that many of his voters would have shifted to Ted Cruz, whom he allegedly dislikes intensely. Stupidity and/or ignorance–I don't buy that one. Publicity–staying in the race means a continued presence in the spotlight, and all the rewards that come with that.

Carson likely took precious votes from Cruz, and to a lesser extent, Rubio.

In addition, Carson continued to perpetuate the myth of "dirty tricks" on the part of Ted Cruz, and subsequently the Cruz "campaign."

I refuse to accept that Ben Carson truly believed Ted Cruz had anything at all to do with the incident in Iowa in which a Cruz staffer misinterpreted a misleading CNN report, causing voter confusion. Yet, he persisted in pushing the "dirty tricks" meme, causing long-term damage to the Cruz campaign. This also allowed other candidate's accusations of trickery to stick to Cruz like glue, regardless of their integrity.


Ted Cruz even apologized multiple times for the incident, even though it was clear he wasn't at fault.


http://constitution.com/is-ben-carson-an-obnoxious-narcissist/

Ive read that a private meeting between Cruz and Carson took place just as Cruz was asking for. Cruz again apologized and tried mending the fence but Carson still has not fully let the Iowa thing go.

Quote from: Cruzman on March 03, 2016, 08:04:42 AM
There are several reasons someone like Carson would stay in the race despite abysmal poll numbers, and the blatant lack of a path to the nomination. Ego–Maybe Carson was so deluded that he actually believed he had a chance. Spite–Perhaps Carson knew that many of his voters would have shifted to Ted Cruz, whom he allegedly dislikes intensely. Stupidity and/or ignorance–I don't buy that one. Publicity–staying in the race means a continued presence in the spotlight, and all the rewards that come with that.

Carson likely took precious votes from Cruz, and to a lesser extent, Rubio.[/size]

In addition, Carson continued to perpetuate the myth of "dirty tricks" on the part of Ted Cruz, and subsequently the Cruz "campaign."

I refuse to accept that Ben Carson truly believed Ted Cruz had anything at all to do with the incident in Iowa in which a Cruz staffer misinterpreted a misleading CNN report, causing voter confusion. Yet, he persisted in pushing the "dirty tricks" meme, causing long-term damage to the Cruz campaign. This also allowed other candidate's accusations of trickery to stick to Cruz like glue, regardless of their integrity.

Ted Cruz even apologized multiple times for the incident, even though it was clear he wasn't at fault.

http://constitution.com/is-ben-carson-an-obnoxious-narcissist/

There is one thing not being talked about, but it did show up in the polling, the "outsider status" that Trump and Carson enjoy.  When that question was raised, "Who would you vote for as a second or third choice?"  "Cruz" was the majority, but Trump also picked up a fair number.  These are voters who don't CARE about policy, political parties, they just want an anti-establishment type.  "Burn the joint down!"

Carson has nothing politically to offer in this race - he failed miserably as a spoiler, voters saw right through him.

There is a part of me that says stay in until all states vote. Sorry if I repeat myself, but the influence of Iowa and New Hampshire in the selection process PISSES ME OFF.