<< "This is the post-2008, politics-as-an-industry phenomenon," she added. "People used to run, lose and disappear. Today, with all these platforms ... a lot of this is about turning themselves into a brand, and them being able to market that brand."

<< So while the also-rans in Thursday's debate have plenty of reasons for staying in the race, only a few of them involve a realistic bid for president. >>

Source:
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2011/09/23/125115/also-rans-in-gop-race-have-plenty.html

Do you agree with the above quote?

I believe the reason Sarah Palin continues suggest that she may decide to run is so that she can sell books. I believe that's why Newt Gingrich is still running.

Ron Paul and Rick Santorum are running with the hope of pushing other candidates to adopt their policies.

I don't know why Michelle Bachmann and John Huntsman are still running.